The India Center and the Indian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) hosted a joint forum on November 12, 2025, bringing industry leaders, students, academics and community members together for a conversation on The Transformative Role of AI in Today’s Business Landscape. The event highlighted how artificial intelligence continues to reshape business practices and create new opportunities across sectors.
Amanda Main, Ph.D., Chief Innovation Officer and Assurance of Learning Coordinator in UCF’s College of Business, moderated the discussion. Panelists included Rahul Razdan, Ph.D., CEO of the Razdan Research Institute, and Raj Shah, M.S., Vice President of Marketing at X-Rite Pantone, who shared insights on the rapid evolution of AI tools and their implications for innovation, workforce development and organizational strategy.
The program opened with a video message from the Consulate General of India in Atlanta, underscoring India’s growing leadership in the field and spotlighting the upcoming India-AI Summit in New Delhi. Following the panel, attendees participated in an interactive Q&A session, posing questions about real-world AI applications and how emerging technologies may influence the future of business.
Guests also connected with Central Florida business leaders over dinner, creating opportunities for collaboration and continued conversation.
“This event underscored the value of partnerships in advancing understanding and collaboration,” said Leila Chacko, Assistant Director of The India Center. “Partnering with the Indian American Chamber of Commerce allowed us to bring together the academic and business communities, which led to meaningful dialogue.”