Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Seattle University campus (map)
901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
After registering you will receive a confirmation email including parking and arrival information. We recommend parking in the Murphy Garage. Please check in at the Student Center upon arrival.
See the Schedule for location and session details.
Setu, derived from Sanskrit, means bridge.
The strategic partnership between India and the United States to promote global security, trade and investment has never been stronger. Seattle-Setu showcases Seattle’s pivotal role in building economic and political bridges with India.
The conference will highlight the benefits Indian companies bring to Washington state’s economy and investments flowing from the state to India. Distinguished legal experts from both India and the United States will share valuable insights on facilitating cross-border business partnerships. Seattle has also become a center for philanthropic activities and leading social entrepreneurs from the region will discuss the social impact of their initiatives. Seattle University will also launch the RoundGlass India Center at the conference that will be dedicated to further strengthening business, education, and philanthropy, and other collaborative efforts between Washington state and India.
Seattle-Setu and the new Roundglass India Center builds on the deep connections Seattle University has with India, including faculty research and student and faculty engagement with India. Above are pictures from a recent visit to India by President Peñalver of Seattle University and deans of the law school, business school and science and engineering, and an immersion program for law school students in India.
45th Legislative District (Redmond), Deputy Majority Leader of the Washington State Senate
City of Seattle
President, Seattle University
Deputy Assistant Secretary For India Bureau Of South And Central Asian Affairs
US House of Representatives, Washington's 7th Congressional District
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
Founder, Edifecs and RoundGlass Foundation
Watch Narayana Murthy's speech.
Professor, Department of Economics, Seattle University
King County Superior Court
President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Seattle Partners
Director, Global Strategy and Market Development, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
General Counsel and Head of Strategy, Everstone Group
Professor of Law and Associate Dean and Executive Director of the Roundglass India Center, Seattle University
Vice President, International Consumer, Amazon
Chairman & Managing Director, Vishvaraj Group
Co-U.S. and Seattle Managing Partner, K&L Gates
Global Head, Mental Health and Wellbeing, RoundGlass Foundation
Founder, Shah Safari
Managing Partner, National Practice Head, Dispute Resolution, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
Executive Vice President and Global Industry leader, Infosys Communications, Media and Technology
Senior VP, Head of Public Affairs, Adani North America
Chief Strategy Officer, Gates Foundation
Senior Partner Emeritus, McKinsey & Company; social entrepreneur and philanthropist
All day-time conference activities will take place in Student Center Room 160.
Global Collaborations: Embracing Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges
Over the past several decades, Washington state has emerged as a pioneer in fostering economic engagements with India. This panel showcases the strong connections between Indian and U.S. businesses, emphasizing the bilateral nature of their relationship. While Indian businesses significantly contribute to the economic prosperity of the Emerald City, Seattle continues to provide opportunities for growth and success for Indian enterprises. Speakers will explore their global collaborations, discussing both obstacles and promising prospects as they envision the future.
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Panelists
Navigating the Legal Landscape: Empowering Businesses for Transnational Success
Leading U.S. and Indian-trained lawyers will share their expertise on the intricacies of Indian law, providing essential guidance to businesses venturing into transnational activities between the two countries. We will explore the legal hurdles that Indian corporations may encounter while establishing corporate entities in the United States. Topics will include the evolving legal education in India to satisfy the demand for globally trained lawyers, the remarkable growth of corporate law firms within India, recent regulatory changes concerning foreign law firms operating in India, the shift toward arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, and the challenges posed by U.S. immigration laws.
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Boxed lunch available in Student Center Lobby
Opportunities for Seattle’s Engagement with India
Empowering Change: Impact on Social & Economic Development in India
As the Indian diaspora in the Puget Sound flourishes, focus has shifted towards driving social and economic progress in India. A plethora of Seattle-based organizations actively lead initiatives in the subcontinent supporting health, education, sustainable businesses, property law reform, and more. In addition, social entrepreneurs in India, collaborating through public-private partnerships, are dedicated to fostering economic and social development. Join esteemed leaders in the field as they discuss their transformative work, philanthropic approaches, and how they assess social impact and create ripple effects of positive change.
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Panelists
U.S.-India Relations: Past, Present, and Future
During the dinner program, we will inaugurate the RoundGlass India Center at Seattle University whose mission is to serve as a bridge between India and the United States. The Center will convene important and timely political, economic, and scholarly dialogue about India in the Pacific Northwest and contribute to the rule of law and economic development in both countries.
Philanthropy and the Indian-American Community
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Seattle University campus
901 12th Avenue,
Seattle, WA 98122
After registering you will receive a confirmation email including parking and arrival information. We recommend parking in the Murphy Garage. Please check in at the Student Center upon arrival.
Julie Brady
Assistant Vice President, University Events and Advancement Marketing
206-296-2321
bradyj2@seattleu.edu
Emily Feicht
Senior Director, University Events
206-220-8620
feichte@seattleu.edu
Pallavi Mehta Wahi & Ashish Wahi
Mala & Suri Raman
We are grateful to the Steering Committee Members for their advice and work in developing the vision for this conference.
