Please join WITA International and the WITA Academy for a three-day Intensive Trade Seminar exploring key aspects of U.S. trade policy and U.S.-India economic relations.
Over three days, speakers will help attendees increase their professional knowledge by learning the nuts and bolts of trade policy directly from career trade policy professionals from across government, industry, and law.
Each part will highlight a different aspect of U.S. and India relations in international trade law and policy.
Tuesday, May 19, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (US Eastern Time)/6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (India Standard Time)
Wednesday, May 20, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (US Eastern Time)/6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (India Standard Time)
Thursday, May 21, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (US Eastern Time)/6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (India Standard Time)
Tickets and Registration: Early Bird Registration!
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WITA Member: Free for Embassy, Ministry, and Government Officials from All Countries *Must register with an official government email |
Non-Member: Full Time University/Student: Free *Students must use their university email to register (.edu) |
For group rates (3 or more ticket purchases), email Maya Ghazi (mghazi@wita.org) to receive a special rate.
To get WITA member pricing, click here.
Featured Speakers
Hera Abbasi, Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy, Mastercard
Siddharth Aryan, Senior Director, Energy & Infrastructure, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)
Dr. Brajesh Barse, Senior Director, Lifesciences, U.S. India Business Council
Ignacio García Bercero, Senior Fellow, Bruegel; former Director for Strategy, Multilateral Affairs and Economic Analysis, DG Trade
Philip Chen, Deputy Vice President, International, PhRMA; former Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property
Jacob Gullish, Executive Director, Policy & Digital Economy, Media & Entertainment, US-India Business Council
Sudarshan Jain, Secretary General, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA); Chairman, Indian Institute of Health Management and Research (IIHMR), Jaipur
Pradeep Karuturi, Director, Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure, U.S. India Business Council
Mahnaz Khan, Vice President of Policy, Critical Supply Chains, Silverado Policy Accelerator; former Director for South Asia, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Mark Linscott, former Assistant USTR for South and Central Asia and before that WTO and Multilateral Affairs and currently a Senior Advisor at the Asia Group and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum
Brendan Lynch, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Jonathan McHale, Vice President, Digital Trade, Computer & Communications Industry Association; former Deputy Assistant USTR for ICT Services and Digital Trade, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Dipakshi Mehandru, Director, India Government Affairs, Intel Corporation,=
Dr. Aparna Pande, Senior Fellow, India & South Asia, Hudson Institute
Ambassador Geoff Pyatt, Senior Managing Director, Critical Minerals and Energy, McLarty Associates; former Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources
Rachel Rizzo, Senior Fellow, Strategic Studies Programme, Observer Research Foundation
Richard M. Rossow, Senior Adviser and Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics, Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS); Managing Director, India & South Asia, McLarty Associates
Dawn Shackleford, President at Looking Glass Trade, LLC; former Executive Director for Trade Agreements Policy & Negotiations, Department of Commerce; former Assistant USTR for WTO & Multilateral Affairs
Arun Venkataraman, Partner, Covington & Burling; former Assistant Secretary of Commerce & Director General of the US & Foreign Commercial Service; former Director for India, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Additional Speakers to be Announced…
Topics
Day 1 – Strategic Context & Trade Relations
Session 1: India – Political Economy & Strategic Orientation
India’s governance structure and policymaking process
Non-alignment and strategic autonomy in a multipolar world
Institutional and political drivers shaping economic policy
Session 2: U.S.–India Trade & Economic Relations
Current state of U.S.–India trade and investment
Key issues in the bilateral relationship (market access, tariffs, digital, etc.)
Outlook for a potential U.S.–India trade agreement
Key themes from the USTR NTE Report
Priorities for governments and industry
Session 3: India & the Global Trading System
India’s role in the WTO and multilateral system
Engagement in bilateral and plurilateral initiatives
Trade relationships with the EU, Indo-Pacific, and Global South
Positioning in global supply chains and economic alliances
Day 2: Competitiveness, Market Access & Digital Trade
Session 1: Competitiveness & Economic Strategy
India vs. Southeast Asia in supply chain diversification
Growth of domestic market vs. export model
Manufacturing and industrial policy
Geopolitics and economic security
Session 2: Digital Trade and Market Access
Data governance and localization
Financial services regulatory landscape
Non-tariff barriers and regulatory frictions
Industry perspectives
Day 3: Challenges and Opportunities – Sectoral Deep Dives
Session 1: Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biopharma
Session 2: Critical Minerals Partnership
Session 3: AI, Semiconductors & Emerging Technologies
Who Should Attend?
Indian and U.S. government officials, business leaders, and trade professionals, along with all WITA members or non-members.
Thank you to our WITA Academy Sponsors
Thank you to our WITA International Sponsors
