Washington DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/28/2011 -- The third annual Future of Financial Markets (FOFM) Leadership Summit will be held from Thursday, January 20 to Saturday, January 22 at the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Center, Powai, Mumbai, India. The Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB) has partnered with FOFM for the event and brings U.S. Congressman Curt Weldon as a keynote speaker during the three day Summit.

The theme for this year's event is "Empowering Lives. Transforming Economies" and will discuss the growth drivers for emerging economies in redefining the international financial landscape. The Summit will include keynote addresses, panel discussions and presentations by renowned experts who will discuss financial market reforms, commodity market reforms, role of new generation markets in achieving financial inclusion among other topics. The 2010 FOFM Summit saw 200 thought leaders including 65 eminent speakers participate and discuss about 'Driving Financial Inclusion and Equitable Growth.'

Some of the prominent speakers at FOFM 2011 include Ang Swee Tian (Chairman, Singapore Mercantile Exchange), Arshad Khan (MD, CEO, Bahrain Financial Exchange), Rundheersing Bheenick (Governor, Bank of Mauritius), and Kiran Karnik (Former President & Chairman, NASSCOM).

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Pune, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/03/2010 -- The Alliance for U.S. India Business (AUSIB) and Exhibitions India Group have agreed to work together for the upcoming Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference (DIREC) 2010. DIREC 2010 will be held in Delhi, India from 27-29 October, 2010 at the India Expo Center.

DIREC 2010 will be hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India. DIREC 2010 is a part of the series of the International Renewable Energy Conferences previously held in Washington in 2008 (WIREC), Beijing in 2005 and Bonn in 2004. With over 7000-9000 participants, 250 speakers and 600 exhibitors from 40 countries, DIREC 2010 would be an international platform for government, private sector, and civil society leaders to jointly address the goal of advancing renewable energy.

For more information about DIREC 2010 please visit http://www.direc2010.gov.in/

About AUSIB
The Alliance for U.S. India Business (AUSIB) is a leading non-profit trade association that offers a pathway to help your business succeed in the United States and India.

AUSIB seeks to augment investment flows and trade between the U.S. and India and open new channels of communication between business and government leaders.

For more information please visit http://www.ausib.org/

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Pune, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/29/2010 -- The Alliance for U.S. India Business (AUSIB) and American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on August 31, 2010.

The two will initially partner for the upcoming Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference (DIREC) 2010 to be held in October in Delhi, India.

ACORE is non-profit organization that works to bring renewable energy, in all its forms, into the mainstream of American economy and lifestyle. With a focus on trade, finance and policy, ACORE is dedicated to building a sustainable and independent energy future for the U.S.

Sanjay Puri, AUSIB Chairman said, "We look forward to working with ACORE to build outreach to Indian companies in the renewable energy market, particularly during DIREC 2010. We are sure this will be the start of a rewarding partnership for both organizations."

For more information about ACORE visit http://www.acore.org/front

About AUSIB
The Alliance for U.S. India Business (AUSIB) is a leading non-profit trade association that offers a pathway to help your business succeed in the United States and India.

AUSIB seeks to augment investment flows and trade between the U.S. and India and open new channels of communication between business and government leaders.

For more information please visit http://www.ausib.org/

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Pune, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/29/2010 -- A high-level delegation consisting of government and corporate leaders shall visit the East Coast on Sept. 10-18, 2010 as part of the preparation for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2011. The Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB) shall assist the delegation in establishing contacts with representatives from various industry sectors during their visit to the U.S.

The Gujarat Delegation shall meet with industry experts, businesses and trade associations in the East Coast to explore opportunities of collaboration between them and the industries in Gujarat. They shall also invite such representatives to the 2011 Summit. For more information about the delegation please visit http://www.ausib.org

The Vibrant Gujarat Summit shall be held on January 12-13, 2011 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The Summit is a platform for industry leaders and policy makers from across the globe to interact and explore growth opportunities in various sectors such as Biotechnology, IT, Energy, Pharma etc. For more information about the 2011 Summit please visit http://www.vibrantgujarat.com

About AUSIB
The Alliance for U.S.-India Business (AUSIB) is a leading non-profit trade association that offers a pathway to help your business succeed in the United States and India.

AUSIB seeks to augment investment flows and trade between the U.S. and India and open new channels of communication between business and government leaders.

For more information please visit http://ausib.org/

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Pune, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/25/2010 -- The Alliance for U.S.-India Business (AUSIB) and Ireland Chamber of Commerce–USA (ICCUSA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on August 18, 2010.

The ICCUSA is a non-profit organization working towards stronger trans-Atlantic ties. It promotes the development of economic, commercial, financial and educational relationships between the U.S. and Ireland. It was founded in 1989 and has since worked to promote greater U.S.-Ireland relations through a large membership base and six chapters in the U.S.

Sanjay Puri, AUSIB Chairman said, "We look forward to a very productive and enriching partnership with ICCUSA in the years to come. Both AUSIB and ICCUSA are dedicated to fostering international U.S. trade, and we hope that our collaboration will further facilitate the process."

For more information about ICCUSA visit http://www.iccusa.org/

About AUSIB
The Alliance for U.S.-India Business (AUSIB) is a leading non-profit trade association that offers a pathway to help your business succeed in the United States and India.

AUSIB seeks to augment investment flows and trade between the U.S. and India and open new channels of communication between business and government leaders.

For more information please visit http://ausib.org/

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Pune, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/22/2010 -- Bijou Kurien, President & Chief Executive – Lifestyle, Reliance Retail, has been unanimously elected by retail industry leaders to chair the India Retail Forum (IRF 2010) to be held on September 28 - 29, 2010 at the Renaissance Hotel, Mumbai, India.

Nominated by Sanjiv Goenka of RPG Group, and seconded jointly by Kishore Biyani of Future Group and Thomas Varghese of Aditya Birla Retail, Bijou Kurien received support of over 200 industry leaders besides prominent global and Indian trade bodies to lead the 7th edition of IRF and make this the biggest ever retail show in India. Aptly themed 'Get the Power', IRF 2010 promises a sharing and empowering experience with great retail minds from across the globe.

The Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB) has partnered with India Retail Forum and will be a part of IRF 2010. AUSIB President, Sanjay Puri congratulated Mr Kurien on his election and said, "The Chairmanship of Bijou Kurien, with his vast experience and contribution to the Indian retail industry will help take IRF 2010 to newer heights."

Bijou Kurien has been associated with marquee brands in fast moving consumer products and consumer durables industry for over 29 years. A prolific speaker on behavioral insights and retail, Bijou has been associated with the IRF since its inception and has significantly contributed to its development. In addition, he has also been associated with the World Retail Congress since its inception as a speaker member of its advisory board as well as the grand jury for selection of the world retail award winners. In addition to retail industry, he is also a member of the National Retail committees of CII, FICCI, State Council of CII and governing boards of various academic institutions.

Accepting the chair, Bijou said that with its Conferences, Exhibitons and Awards, IRF continues to provide a great platform for the retail industry to learn from the masters, share experiences, strengthen relationships, forge new alliances, collaborate and also celebrate outstanding performances.

For more information about IRF 2010 please visit http://www.indiaretailforum.in. If you would like to know more about AUSIB's partnership contact us at info@ausib.org

About AUSIB
The Alliance for U.S. India Business (AUSIB) is a leading non-profit trade association that offers a pathway to help your business succeed in the United States and India.

AUSIB seeks to augment investment flows and trade between the U.S. and India and open new channels of communication between business and government leaders.

For more information please visit http://ausib.org/

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Pune, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/19/2010 -- The Alliance for U.S. India Business (AUSIB) will partner with the India Retail Forum (IRF) and be a part of India Retail Forum 2010 to be held from September 28 to 29, 2010 in Mumbai, India. AUSIB President, Sanjay Puri said, "AUSIB is pleased to associate with the Images Group to help in connecting potential partners from the U.S. market with those in the Indian market to explore opportunities in retail, investment in retail and encourage businesses like shopping centre development, supply chain management, logistics, shop fitting, etc., through India Retail Forum. The AUSIB Conclave at IRF will be the first step of our combined efforts in the hope that interested parties from both sides profit from this association."

IRF 2010 will see market visionaries; retail captains and policy makers converge to discuss India's consumption potential. They will discuss how modern retail can further escalate and channelize this consumption towards a multifaceted growth of the market, delivering maximum value and profits to every stakeholder.

For more information about IRF 2010 please visit http://www.indiaretailforum.in. If you would like to know more about AUSIB's partnership contact us at info@ausib.org

About AUSIB
The Alliance for U.S. India Business (AUSIB) is a leading non-profit trade association that offers a pathway to help your business succeed in the United States and India. AUSIB seeks to augment investment flows and trade between the U.S. and India and open new channels of communication between business and government leaders. For more information please visit http://www.ausib.org

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