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Join us TODAY for our virtual event 'Canada and India: The Road Ahead'. After a period of heightened tensions, relations between India and Canada appear to be entering a more constructive phase. Both countries have taken thoughtful steps toward rebuilding trust and advancing cooperation across public and private sectors, and the progress so far is encouraging. Indiaspora invites you to join us for this virtual conversation via Zoom on Wednesday, April 1 from 8:00–9:00 PM EST with three distinguished voices: Nadir Patel — Former High Commissioner of Canada to India Vina Nadjibulla— VP Research and Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Goldy Hyder — President & CEO, Business Council of Canada Sanjeev Joshipura Joshipura - Executive Director, Indiaspora (Session Chair) Together they will examine what this crucial moment means for trade, investment, and the Indo-Pacific, and for those who call both home. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g4re3r3H

Indiaspora’s 6th Annual Virtual Climate Summit scheduled for April 16th/17th, 2026 will bring together global leaders from technology, policy, academia, business, and civil society to explore one of the most pressing questions of our time: Can artificial intelligence be truly net positive for the planet? As AI systems expand rapidly, they are creating both unprecedented opportunities for climate solutions and new environmental pressures through increased energy demand, infrastructure growth, and resource use. This year’s summit will examine both sides of this equation — highlighting how AI can accelerate decarbonization and resilience while also addressing the climate costs and governance challenges associated with its deployment. This year our line-up of speakers includes impressive leaders like Dr. Arun Majumdar, Ashish Khanna, Varun Sivaram, Jigar Shah, Auroop Ganguly, Miniya Chatterji, Sachin Kumar, Arushi Sharma Frank (Arushi S. )and Suriya Jayanti among others. To ensure a truly global conversation, the Summit will be held in two convenings — Eastern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere. We hope you can join us in either one or both sessions. Eastern Hemisphere: Thursday April 16th, 9:00 -11:00 pm PT/ Friday April 17th, 9:30 - 11:30 am IST. Register here for Eastern Hemisphere Summit https://lnkd.in/gnXFz_2n Western Hemisphere: Thursday April 16th, 8:00 - 10:00 am PT/ Thursday Register Here for Western Hemisphere https://lnkd.in/gbfFwuhR

Indiaspora has released two new reports in partnership with Zinnov, a global management and strategy consulting firm, on Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) impact across India’s Startup and GCC Ecosystem. Our report on the Top 100 AI Startups in India examines where innovation is thriving, where opportunities remain untapped, and what it will take to build an ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs to create products and services with lasting impact. Read Here: https://lnkd.in/gAQFaDHm

We are proud to release 'India and its Diaspora: Partners in Progress', a major new report examining the expanding role of the global Indian diaspora in shaping India’s future across business, culture, philanthropy, innovation, and the arts. With more than 35 million people of Indian heritage living in over 200 countries with an estimated annual income of $USD 730 billion, the Indian diaspora is the largest in the world and one of the most influential. The report highlights how this community is evolving from a traditional source of remittances into a powerful force of capital, capability, and credibility helping accelerate India’s rise as it pursues its India@100 vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047. The report features quotes from distinguished leaders, including Indra Nooyi, Former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo; Romesh Wadhwani, Chairman of the Wadhwani Foundation; Vinod Khosla, Founder of Khosla Ventures; and many other notable figures." Indra Nooyi Vinod Khosla Romesh Wadhwani Gita Gopinath Shanthini Naidoo FFIA CFRE Yamini Rangan Lord Karan Bilimoria Lisa Sthalekar Victor T. Thomas MR Rangaswami Manu Rekhi Varun Sivaram Manu Chopra Rajan Navani Alex Counts Sanjeev Joshipura Amita Gupta Nishith Desai Dhruva Jaishankar Mohanbir Sawhney Mallika Janakiraman Nina Amin, ACA, MBE See the Full Report and Infographics Here: https://lnkd.in/gsaJAUGj

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Advocates “Absolute Intelligence” to Address Loneliness and Boost Creativity at Indiaspora Forum 2026 https://lnkd.in/epwu532r

After a period of heightened tensions, relations between India and Canada appear to be entering a more constructive phase. Both countries have taken thoughtful steps toward rebuilding trust and advancing cooperation across public and private sectors, and the progress so far is encouraging. Indiaspora invites you to join us for 'Canada and India: The Road Ahead', a virtual conversation via Zoom on Wednesday, April 1 from 8:00–9:00 PM EST with three distinguished voices: Nadir Patel — Former High Commissioner of Canada to India Vina Nadjibulla— VP Research and Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Goldy Hyder — President & CEO, Business Council of Canada Sanjeev Joshipura - Executive Director, Indiaspora (Session Chair) Together they will examine what this crucial moment means for trade, investment, and the Indo-Pacific, and for those who call both home. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g4re3r3H

Indiaspora is delighted to welcome Pari Natarajan as a speaker for the Indiaspora Global AI Summit. Pari is Co-Founder of Zinnov and serves as its the Chief Executive Officer. He has successfully led engagements for Fortune 1000 companies and helped them effectively globalize their R & D initiatives and expand their business footprint in India as well as other emerging markets. He continues to provide thought leadership in the areas of R&D globalization, emerging market entry and technology adoption at SMBs and consumers. To learn more about the Global AI Summit, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gf3-Y_2G Nitika Goel (She/Her) Namita Adavi Sa'ad Shaikh Adnan Furniturewalla Soumya Shankar

Indiaspora Report Recommends Stronger OCI Card in new report on Indian Diaspora https://lnkd.in/gm9c3XJz

35 million people. 200+ countries. India and its Diaspora: Partners in Progress The Indian diaspora is one of the most powerful communities in the world—driving innovation, leading global enterprises, shaping policy, and contributing billions back to India. Indiaspora’s latest report captures this scale of impact—and points to an even bigger opportunity. As India looks toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, the diaspora can play a catalytic role: Channeling capital into India’s growth Accelerating innovation and AI leadership Scaling philanthropy and social impact Strengthening India’s global voice The shift is clear: from individual success to collective nation-building. India’s future will be built not just in India—but with Indians around the world. Read the Indiaspora report at: https://lnkd.in/gQQBYhgg

Indiaspora is delighted to welcome Dilip Gopinath as a speaker for the Indiaspora Global AI Summit.   Dilip serves as the head of HSBC Innovation Banking. He is at the forefront of HSBC's Tech and Startup coverage. His leadership extends to shaping strategic propositions and managing a robust lending program that empowers startups across India's commercial banking landscape. With over 19 years at HSBC, his expertise in financial services and B2B enterprise sales has been instrumental in driving scalable revenue growth and developing tailored financial solutions. Dilip’s current role capitalizes on a symbiotic relationship with VCs and investors, enhancing support for their portfolio companies. For more information on the Global AI Summit, please visit https://Indiaspora.org