Gov. Holcomb elevates Indiana to the world’s stage at Global Economic Summit
May 23 2024 - 8:54AM
Governor Eric J. Holcomb kicked off the second Indiana Global
Economic Summit today, welcoming international delegations from
more than 30 countries and territories, business executives,
academic and government leaders. The summit, hosted today through
May 26, will convene thought leaders from around the globe to
discuss the future of AI, national security, integrated health,
global sports and more.
Gov. Holcomb delivered this morning’s opening address at the
Indianapolis Convention Center. At the conclusion of the Summit,
Gov. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg will
host dignitaries and business leaders at the Indianapolis 500,
which will shine a global spotlight on Indiana and its innovation
in motorsports.
“This week, we’ve brought the world to Indiana, and I couldn’t
be more excited for these next few days of important discussions,”
said Gov. Holcomb. “The work we do this week at the second Indiana
Global Economic Summit tees up years of productivity ahead.
Together, with our home and away partners, we’re building the
future economy and creating a better, more prosperous life for
Hoosiers and all that we do business with.”
Roughly 800 people including 41 diplomatic delegations from 31
countries and territories are expected to participate.
Global leaders gathering at the Summit will discuss topics such
as sustaining a creative economy in an AI future, navigating global
trade winds, building supply chain resiliency in critical
industries, and harnessing defense strategy and innovation in the
face of global conflict. They will also conduct
business-to-business matchmaking and discuss ways to address global
challenges such as economic security and workforce.
Speakers include:
- Dave Ricks, Chair
and CEO, Eli Lilly & Company
- Micael Johansson,
President and CEO, Saab AB
- Ben Townsend, Global
Head of Infrastructure & Sustainability, Google
- Kiva Allgood, Head
of Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain, World
Economic Forum
- Oksana Markarova,
Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S., Embassy of Ukraine in the
U.S.
- Mel Raines,
President and COO, Pacers Sports and Entertainment
- Brad Crabtree,
Assistant Secretary, Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, U.S.
Department of Energy
Additional featured speakers are listed here.
International delegations participating in the Summit include
national and subnational delegations from the following countries
and territories:
- Australia
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Croatia
- Denmark
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- India
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Lithuania
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Mongolia
- Netherlands
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- South Korea
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
“Building meaningful partnerships is what Indiana does best, and
we are thrilled to welcome global leaders to Indiana this week as
we celebrate our historic economic momentum and explore new ways to
build our economy with like-minded partners,” said Sec. Rosenberg.
“The Summit provides an opportunity for us to reach across borders
and truly curate an intentional economy that will create lasting
change for Indiana.”
This year’s summit comes on the heels of the first-ever Indiana
Global Economic Summit hosted in May 2022, which convened more than
900 registrants from 30 countries and territories. 98% of 2022
survey respondents said they were more inclined after attending the
summit to view Indiana as a leader in developing future innovations
and in driving the economy of the future. More information on the
Summit is available here.
About the Indiana Global Economic Summit Hosted
by Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Economic Development
Corporation, the 2024 Indiana Global Economic Summit is convening
Indiana, U.S. and international decision makers to advance critical
conversations, catalyze innovation and create opportunities for
deeper economic and international cooperation. This event is
strategically designed to connect leading voices and share global
perspectives to shape next-generation innovation, industry and
talent.
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Erin Murphy
Office of Governor Eric J. Holcomb
317-618-7635
emurphy2@gov.in.gov