Kasturi Narayanan is Trade Commissioner for Energy and Life Sciences at the Consulate General of Canada in Houston. Kasturi promotes Canadian innovation and cultivates international partnerships to accelerate cleantech advancements throughout North America and beyond. Before this, Kasturi served as an Industrial Technology Advisor with the National Research Council of Canada, where he spearheaded global initiatives in areas such as net-zero value chains, quantum sensing, and vehicle electrification. Drawing on extensive experience across energy systems, medtech, and digital innovation, Kasturi works closely with industry leaders, investors, and government stakeholders to strengthen trade ties, attract investment, and scale Canadian solutions to meet global demands.