US-India AI Summit 2026: USISPF Joins as Partner, Launches Task Force

The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has been announced as an official partner for the India AI Impact Summit 2026. It will lead a delegation of over 100 American companies to the event in New Delhi. Concurrently, USISPF launched a Board AI Task Force, to be led by its Chairman John T Chambers, focusing on ecosystem strength and responsible deployment. The summit underscores the shared commitment between US and Indian leaders to advance bilateral collaboration on AI infrastructure and governance.

Key Points: USISPF Partners on India AI Summit 2026, Launches AI Task Force

  • USISPF official partner for summit
  • Leads largest-ever US industry delegation
  • Launches new Board AI Task Force
  • Focus on responsible AI deployment
  • Strengthening US-India tech collaboration
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USISPF joins India AI impact summit 2026 as official partner, launches AI task force

USISPF to lead major US delegation to India AI Impact Summit 2026 and launches a new AI Task Force chaired by John Chambers.

"USISPF is proud to be an Official Partner for the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 - USISPF Statement"

Washington DC, February 16

The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum has announced that it will serve as an official partner for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in collaboration with India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

President and CEO, USISP Forum, Mukesh Aghi posted on X about this development.

The move signals a significant step forward in deepening US-India cooperation on artificial intelligence and trusted technology ecosystems.

In a statement released ahead of the summit, USISPF said, "USISPF is proud to be an Official Partner for the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026, in collaboration with the @GoI_MeitY." The organization added that it is leading the largest-ever US industry delegation to New Delhi for the event.

According to the statement, the delegation will represent more than 100 American companies, including USISPF board members, chief executive officers, and senior industry leaders. The summit is being framed as a defining moment in advancing bilateral collaboration on AI infrastructure, applications, and governance frameworks.

The announcement also included the launch of a new USISPF Board AI Task Force, to be led by USISPF Chairman John T Chambers. "I am also delighted to announce the launch of the USISPF Board AI Task Force, which will be led by USISPF Chairman, @JohnTChambers," the statement read. "The Task Force will focus on strengthening AI ecosystems, accelerating responsible deployment, and supporting population-scale impact."

USISPF emphasized that the US-India partnership will play a central role in shaping what it described as a trusted global AI ecosystem. The organization referenced the shared commitment of leaders from both countries to responsible and inclusive technological advancement.

"As President @realDonaldTrump and Prime Minister @narendramodi have underscored, artificial intelligence must be developed responsibly, at scale, and in service of people," the statement said, referring to Donald Trump and Narendra Modi.

USISPF said it is "honored to convene leaders from government and industry to translate this shared vision into action," adding that discussions at the summit will focus on advancing a joint roadmap. Key priorities include accelerating AI infrastructure development, building applications that address real societal challenges, and ensuring the safeguards necessary for responsible AI deployment.

The IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026 is expected to bring together policymakers, technology companies, and research institutions from both nations, highlighting the growing strategic importance of AI cooperation in the broader US-India relationship.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great initiative, but I hope the benefits trickle down to Indian startups and SMEs, not just the big American corporations in the delegation. We need to build our own IP and not just become a market or a back office. The task force must have strong Indian representation.
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Rohit P
"Population-scale impact" – this is the key phrase. AI developed in India must solve Indian problems first: agriculture, healthcare access, language tech for our diversity, and education. If this summit delivers on that, it will be a true success. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, this level of collaboration is promising. The governance frameworks part is crucial. Both countries have different data privacy approaches; finding common ground will set a global standard. Hope it leads to more opportunities for Indian engineers on global projects.
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Vikram M
 While the partnership is good, mentioning both Trump and Modi feels unnecessarily political. AI development should be bipartisan and long-term, beyond any single administration. Let's keep the focus on technology and its ethical application for public good.
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Kavya N
Exciting! But alongside infrastructure, we need massive investment in AI education at the grassroots. IITs are great, but we need courses in regional languages and vocational training to prepare our youth for the jobs of tomorrow. That's true "population-scale impact".

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