Consul General Dr. K. Srikar Reddy was pleased to participate in the event. He gave an overview of the India-US economic and commercial partnership, including the collaboration in AI, quantum, semiconductors, biotech & space under the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology [iCET]. He underscored the importance of strengthening economic ties between the states of Karnataka and California. Bengaluru and San Francisco are sister cities with direct flight connectivity and hold significant potential for enhancing business, innovation, entrepreneurship, and people to people connections.