Consulate General of India
Seattle
PRESS RELEASE
The 1st Invest in India Business Forum hosted in Seattle: invites investments in AI, Agri Tech, Higher Education, Tourism and Health Care; also showcases One District One Product from each State of India
In partnership with Greater Seattle Partners and The Northwest Seaport Alliance, Consulate General of India in Seattle organized the First Invest India Business Forum at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center on 27th January 2025.
2. Several dignitaries and leading CEOs from companies of the Puget Sound region joined the event. These included Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson, Mayor of the city of Bellevue Lynne Robinson, Commissioner of the Port of Seattle Sam Cho, and President of Greater Seattle Partners Brian Surratt.
3. Experts from various sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Agri-Tech, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Tourism presented detailed project specific opportunities available for investment in these sectors in India, and also highlighted India's potential for growth and innovation across these industries.
4. The event also showcased FIVE unique exhibits on display, which included:
- ODOP(One District, One Product ) – featuring one unique cultural heritage product from each state and union territory of India;
- Exhibition on India as the Next Destination for Hi-Tech Investments,
- Photo Exhibit:India through Tim’s eyes, which put on display some of India’s most iconic tourism sites, that were photographed by ace photographer Tim Durkan, during his recent visit to India in September last year.
- Indian wines and distilleries: showcasing some of India’s finest wines and distilleries; and B2B meetings between Washington winery producers and Indian distillery representatives
- Araku Coffee:samples of one of India’s finest coffees from Araku valley was available on display and for tasting by the participating company representatives
5. This event aligns with India's strategy to attract foreign investment and position itself as a leader in emerging technologies. AI, in particular, could contribute $500 billion to India's economy by 2025. The forum showcased India's commitment to developing key sectors, highlighting its skilled workforce, digital infrastructure, and favorable policies. It also provided a platform to showcase items of possible exports from India into the Greater Seattle area.
Seattle (Washington)
27 January 2025
Invest in India Business Forum commences with lighting of the traditional Indian lamp (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Consul General delivering the inaugural remarks (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Mayor of Bellevue Lynne Robinson addressing the Invest India Business Forum (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho addressing the Invest India Business Forum (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Presentation on the Agri-Tech potential in India (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Presentation on India's growing AI potential (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Presentation on India's Tourism & Hospitality Industry (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Presentation on the healthcare sector Investment opportunity (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Presentation on opportunities for US Universities in Indian Higher Education (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Presentation on Indian distilleries (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Panelists at the Invest in India Business Forum (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Participants at the Invest India Business Forum (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Participants at the Invest India Business Forum (27 January 2025, Seattle)
ODOP (One District One Product) exhibit showcasing one unique product from each of the States and Union Territories of India (27 January 2025)
ODOP (One District One Product) exhibit showcasing one unique product from each of the States and Union Territories of India (27 January 2025)
Indian distilleries on display at the Invest India Business Forum in Seattle (27 January 2025, Seattle)
Samples of one of India's finest coffees from Araku valley was available on display and for tasting at the forum (27 January 2025, Seattle)
