Consulate General of India 
Houston
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PRESS RELEASE

            The Consulate General of India in Houston supported TiECon Texas 2026, a flagship two-day conference that convened entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the transformative impact of intelligent automation across sectors including energy, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, healthcare, and logistics.

2.        Organized under the theme "Smart Solutions. Limitless Possibilities.", the conference served as an important platform for advancing conversations on emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and cross-border innovation partnerships. 

3.        The Consulate's participation formed part of its ongoing efforts to promote market access, technology collaboration, and business linkages between India and the United States.

4.     Addressing the inaugural session, the Consul General of India in Houston Mr. D C Manjunath, underscored the growing significance of technological innovation in shaping the future of economies and societies. Highlighting the remarkable contributions of the Indian-origin professional community to global innovation ecosystems, the Consul General emphasized that the Indian diaspora occupies a unique position in strengthening India-U.S. technology and investment partnerships.

5.    Subsequently, during a panel discussion titled "Governing the Automated Age," the Consul General outlined India's approach to the governance of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies. He highlighted the “MANAV” vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi that technological progress must remain firmly anchored in human welfare and societal benefit.

6.       Emphasizing that India views Artificial Intelligence as an instrument for empowerment rather than exclusion, the Consul General elaborated on India's human-centric approach to AI, anchored in accessibility, inclusivity, trust, and broad-based participation.He observed that India's objective is not merely to lead in technological innovation, but to democratize its benefits.

7.     TiECon Texas 2026 provided a valuable platform for fostering dialogue among policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders on the opportunities and challenges presented by rapid technological change. The event also reinforced the growing importance of India-U.S. collaboration in shaping the future of innovation and emerging technologies.

8.       The Consulate General of India in Houston remains committed to engaging with industry, academia, investors, startups, and the Indian diaspora to deepen bilateral partnerships and contribute to a future defined by innovation, inclusivity, and shared prosperity.

October 29, 2026
Houston