Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlighted India’s technology workforce as a prospective foundation for establishing the world’s largest developer community by 2030, speaking during discussions in Seattle where Indian-American tech executives deliberated on strengthening India-U.S. collaboration in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. The event, organized by the Indian government and attended by more than 40 Indian-origin executives and technological leaders, was titled “IDEAS4INDIA: Indian American Tech CEOs Forum | Unlocking the Tech Dividend” and convened by the Consulate General of India in Seattle as a continuation of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Nadella commended the “ingenuity of India’s human capital” and expressed Microsoft’s commitment to fostering infrastructure, skill development, and sovereign technological capabilities for an AI-centric economy. The discussion follows Microsoft’s announcement of a $17.5 billion investment in India between 2026 and 2029, described as its largest financial commitment in Asia, aimed at bolstering cloud and AI infrastructure and skills development. Attendees included figures from Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, OpenAI, Anthropic, Intel, and Veeam Software. India’s Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Kwatra, noted enthusiasm for enhancing technological alliances, underscoring India’s AI Mission principles of inclusivity, openness, sovereignty, extensive access, safety, and trust. Amazon has declared a $48 billion investment in India from 2026 to