HTCG Dialogue on Defense Technology, Data Privacy, and Export Licensing
A Public-Private Forum Under the Auspices of the
U.S. - India High Technology Cooperation Group
Co-Sponsored by:
U.S.-India Business Council
Confederation of Indian Industry
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
National Association of Software and Service Companies
November 18, 2004
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington , DC 20230
TENTATIVE AGENDA
| 8:30 – 9:00
(Main Lobby) |
- Registration
- Coffee/tea and refreshments
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| 9:00 - 9:30 |
- Introductory Remarks by Under Secretary Kenneth I. Juster
- Introductory Remarks by Under Secretary Phillip Bond
- Introductory Remarks by Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran
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| 9:30 – 9:45 |
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| 9:45– 12:15 |
- Roundtables by Sector: Defense Technology and Data Privacy
- See below for details
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| 12:15-12:30 |
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| 12:30– 1:30 |
- Working Lunch
- Report of Recommendations for U.S. and Indian Governments by Sector: Defense Technology and Data Privacy
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| 1:30-1:45 |
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| 1:45– 3:00 |
- Discussion on Export Licensing
- See below for details
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DETAILED AGENDA
Defense Technology Roundtable
Topics
- How can we foster greater defense industrial cooperation?
- What actions are necessary to ease the flow of defense technology and information from and between the two governments?
- What is U.S. Government policy on sourcing defense components from foreign countries and what are the opportunities and hurdles in this context for India ? What are the capabilities of the Indian private sector to respond to such opportunities?
- What are Indian government policies on defense procurement?
Moderator and Co-Chairs
- Moderator: Claudio Lilienfeld, Director for South Asian Affairs, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Department of Defense
- U.S. Industry Co-Chair: Allan Tarkenton, Senior Vice President, Government and Defense Relations, General Electric
- Indian Industry Co-Chair: N. Srinivasan, Director General, CII
Agenda
9:45-9:50 |
- Introductions by Claudio Lilienfeld
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9:50-10:05 |
- GOI Defense Presentation: Technology Flows and Public-Private Partnerships in Defense
- Dr. S. Jaishankar, Joint Secretary ( Americas ), Ministry of External Affairs
- Anup K. Chatterjee, Director of International Cooperation, Defense Research & Development Organization
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10:05-10:30 |
- U.S. Department of Defense Presentation: Developing U.S.-Indian Cooperation in Defense Technology and Acquisitions
- Edward Ross, Director for Middle East/Asia/North Africa , Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense
- Marty Ischinger, International Program Manager, Directorate for International Cooperation, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
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10:30-11:05 |
- U.S. and Indian Industry Presentations: Issues Confronting the U.S. and Indian Defense Industries
- Allan Tarkenton, Senior Vice President, Government and Defense Relations, General Electric
- Serge Buchakjian, Vice President, International, Honeywel
- Lt. Gen. (retired) S. S. Mehta, Principal Adviser, CII
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11:05-11:40 |
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11:40-12:15 |
- Development of recommendations for USG and GOI by industry - Moderated by Industry Co-Chairs
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Data Privacy Roundtable
Topics
- What is India 's current privacy regulatory environment?
- What are the possible approaches under consideration for data protection in India
- What initiatives have the OECD and APEC undertaken to develop privacy regimes?
- Why is a balanced approach to privacy protection important to commercial interests?
Moderator and Co-Chairs
- Moderator: Benjamin Wu, Deputy Under Secretary for Technology, Department of Commerce
- U.S. Industry Co-Chair: Rick Rossow, Director of Operations, USIBC
- Indian Industry Co-Chair: TBD
Agenda
9:45-9:55 |
- Introductions by Benjamin Wu
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9:55-10:20 |
- U.S. Industry Presentation: The Importance of a Flexible Approach to Data Privacy, Industry-Specific Requirements, and Ensuring Trans-Border Data Flows
- Joseph Alhadeff, Vice President for Global Public Policy and Chief Privacy Officer, Oracle
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10:20-10:50 |
- Roundtable discussion of the topic presented
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10:50-11:15 |
- Indian Industry or GOI Presentation: Current Privacy Provisions in Indian Law
- Dr. A. K. Chakravarti, Advisor, Department of Information Technology
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11:15-11:45 |
- Roundtable discussion of the topic presented
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11:45-12:15 |
- Development of recommendations for USG and GOI by industry - Moderated by Industry Co-Chairs
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Discussion on Export Licensing
Topics
- Overview of export licensing of dual-use and munitions items
- Policies and practices related to the export licensing of dual-use and munitions items to India
- Impact of the U.S.- India Next Steps in Strategic Partnership on export licensing to India
Co-Chairs
- U.S. Industry Co-Chair: Pete Martinez, Vice President, International Programs, Raytheon
- Indian Industry Co-Chair: Dr. Amit Mitra, Secretary General, FICCI
Agenda
1:40-1:55 |
- Introductions by Co-Chairs
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1:55-2:10 |
- Presentation on dual-use licensing issues by Department of Commerce official
- Steven Goldman, Director of the Office of Nonproliferation and Treaty Compliance, Department of Commerce
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2:10-2:25 |
- Presentation on munitions licensing issues by Department of State official
- Ann Ganzer, Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, Department of State
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2:25-3:00 |
- Discussion, Questions, and Answers
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