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A Joint Initiative by World Trade Center Utah & Indus International Research Foundation (IIRF)

Following the success of the inaugural Utah Business Delegation to India in 2024, World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) and the Indus International Research Foundation (IIRF) are once again joining hands to advance Indo-US collaboration through the Utah Business Delegation Visit to India 2025.

Scheduled from November 3-15, 2025, this strategic mission will bring together prominent Utah leaders, including Senator J. Stuart Adams and Jonathan Freedman, CEO & President, WTC Utah, alongside business delegates, innovators, and policymakers. The itinerary spans Mumbai, Goa, Hyderabad, New Delhi, and Bangalore.

Building on the strong foundation laid during the 2024 pilot initiative, this year’s visit aims to deepen trade and investment linkages between Utah and India across key sectors such as Trade, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Education, Life Sciences, and Technology. The delegation will engage with Indian corporates, government representatives, and innovation ecosystems to explore avenues for bilateral cooperation, joint ventures, and sustainable growth.

The visit will culminate in the Indo-US Technology, Trade, Life Sciences, Education & Business Conclave in Bangalore on November 14, 2025, jointly anchored by IIRF India and WTC Utah, providing a platform for peer-to-peer dialogue between Indian and US industry leaders.

Introducing the Delegation

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Stuart Adams

Senate President,
Utah Senate

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Aundrea Petersen

Deputy Chief of Staff,
Utah Senate

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Jason Thompson

Representative,
Utah House of Representatives

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Dana Thompson

Wife of Representative,
Utah House of Representatives

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Matt MacPherson

Representative,
Utah House of Representatives

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Nicole MacPherson

Wife of Representative,
Utah House of Representatives

Jonathan Freedman, CEO & President, WTC Utah

Jonathan Freedman

CEO & President,
World Trade Center, Utah

David Carlebach, COO, WTC Utah

David Carlebach

COO & Managing Director,
World Trade Center, Utah

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Jared Anderson

Sr. Director, Business Advisory,
World Trade Center, Utah

Guru Sowle, International Advisory Board, WTC Utah

Guru Sowle

Co-founder & President,
IIRF (Americas)

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Nate Freidman

Associated Dean, University Connected Learning,
University of Utah

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Steve Wood

Advisor,
Bharat Valley

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Sunhash Lode

Advisor,
Bharat Valley

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Bharat Valley

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Lisa Valencia

Supply Chain Manager,
Beddy’s

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Ang White

Sr. Direct Brand Management,
Beddy’s

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Dr. Mayuranki Almaula

Sr VP Partnerships and Alliances,
CoDiagnostics

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Mou Nandi

CEO & Co-Founder,
Monere AI

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BJ Haacke

President & CEO,
Lifetime

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Wendy Haacke

BJ Haacke’s Wife,
Lifetime

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Gitanjai Poonia

Reporter,
Desert Mgmt. Co.

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Kelly Flint

Associate Area Legal Counsel,
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Julie

Associate Area Legal Counsel,
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Angela Smith

Deputy Director,
Nucleus Institute (Utah System of Higher Education)

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Aaron Reed

President,
Neumont University

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Daniel Finnerty

Supply Chain Analyst,
Integrated Engineering

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Kyle Somer

Industrial Designer,
Integrated Engineering

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Mike Nelson

President,
JKD

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Russ Van Dyke

Operations Director,
JKD

Themes

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Exports

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Sourcing/Supply Chain Resiliency

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FDI into Utah

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Government Relations

Industries

Life Sciences

Consumer Goods

Manufacturing

Education

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Flashback to 2024

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About WTC Utah

World Trade Center Utah is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate growth for Utah companies through our global network, programs, and services. Utah was the fastest-growing state in the U.S. from 2010 to 2020 and ranked the nation’s best economy by U.S. News and World Report in April 2023. Officially joining the World Trade Centers Association in 2007, the organization has helped companies throughout the state actualize their global potential and was recognized by the U.S. President with the 2021 President’s “E” Award for Export Service, the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.

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About IIRF

Indus International Research Foundation is a global Indian think tank based in New Delhi, Bangalore & the US. It is part of a global network of scholars, professionals and veterans based in India and abroad. The Foundation focuses primarily on international relations, Indian heritage, political economy and security studies. Led by experts with decades of international and domestic policy experience, IIRF India engages with governments, policymakers, academics, students, industries, practitioners, and civil society to provide insightful and fresh analysis of global trends and India’s challenging role as an emerging world leader. The foundation also runs special programs for veterans.

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