Dear ATA Members, Supporters, and Friends,

Welcome to the American Telugu Association Conference. It is my honor to serve as President of ATA and to invite you to join us for an inspiring gathering that celebrates our Telugu heritage, strengthens our community bonds, and advances our collective goals in education, culture, business, and service.

This year we are placing special emphasis on youth participation, featuring programs designed to engage and empower the next generation. Highlights include a Business Startup Competition to encourage entrepreneurism, business matchmaking sessions, discussions on mergers & acquisitions, and focused programs supporting women entrepreneurs.

Our cultural lineup will showcase the talent of Telugu Americans across diverse formats—classical, Bollywood, and Tollywood—culminating in a musical extravaganza featuring artists from the US and India. We will also recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in arts, culture, literature, business, science, and technology.

Whether you are returning or attending for the first time, you will find meaningful ways to connect, learn, and contribute. Please participate in sessions, meet our speakers and exhibitors, support student initiatives, and join conversations that shape ATA’s future.

Thank you to everyone who has worked tirelessly to make this conference possible. I look forward to meeting you, hearing your perspectives, and celebrating our shared heritage together.

Warm regards,

Jayanth Challa

President, American Telugu Association