AIP Wire Report, Washington DC.
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg will travel to India from February 20–21 to join the U.S. delegation at the India AI Impact Summit, the U.S. State Department announced.
Helberg will be part of the delegation led by White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, underscoring Washington’s focus on deepening technology cooperation with New Delhi. During the visit, the Under Secretary is expected to hold bilateral meetings with Indian counterparts and deliver remarks at the summit aimed at advancing the United States’ economic partnership with India, particularly in emerging technologies.
According to the State Department, the trip will also help launch the next phase of the American AI Exports Program, a component of the broader U.S. AI Action Plan. The initiative is designed to expand collaboration with trusted partners and promote responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies.
The India AI Impact Summit is expected to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts to discuss the economic and strategic implications of artificial intelligence. U.S. participation reflects growing cooperation between Washington and New Delhi in areas such as digital infrastructure, advanced computing, and innovation-driven growth.
The visit comes amid expanding U.S.-India engagement across technology, trade, and strategic sectors, with both countries increasingly viewing AI as a central pillar of future economic competitiveness and national security.
The State Department said media inquiries regarding the visit can be submitted through its official channels, and updates will be shared via the Under Secretary’s official social media account.
The trip signals continued U.S. efforts to strengthen partnerships in critical and emerging technologies, reinforcing India’s role as a key partner in shaping the future of the global digital economy.
