Business Seminar

Schedule at a Glance
Date Time Session
Fri, Jul 31 2:00 – 4:00 PM Business Matchmaking - Large & Small Enterprise
Sat, Aug 1 1:00 – 2:30 PM Inaugural Business Session & Keynote Address
Sat, Aug 1 2:30 – 3:30 PM Mergers & Acquisitions: Opportunities & Strategy
Sat, Aug 1 3:30 – 3:45 PM Networking Break
Sat, Aug 1 3:45 – 4:45 PM Real Estate Investment Forum
Sat, Aug 1 5:00 – 6:30 PM Networking Reception - Sponsor Opportunity
Sun, Aug 2 12:00 – 1:20 PM Networking Lunch: Fireside Chat, Lunch and Learn
Sun, Aug 2 1:20 – 2:30 PM Venture Capital's introduction and direct, high-value interaction with multiple funds, investor interest registration
Sun, Aug 2 2:30 – 5:00 PM Startup Pitch Competitions: 15 down-selected startups to pitch
Sun, Aug 2 5:00 – 6:00 PM Closing Networking Reception - Sponsor Opportunity

DAY 1 - FRIDAY

July 31, 2026
Session I
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Business Matchmaking — Large & Small Enterprise
Description An exclusive, facilitated matchmaking event connecting established large Telugu-American businesses with emerging small and mid-size enterprises. Structured one-on-one and small group meetings are arranged in advance to maximize relevance and efficiency. Topics include partnerships, vendor/supplier relationships, mentorship, investment opportunities, and joint ventures.

Format : Pre-scheduled 15-minute one-on-one sessions + open floor networking.
Location Baltimore Convention Center | Room TBD | Baltimore, MD 21202
Contact / POC ATA Business Committee Chair | email | www.ataworld.org
Notes Participants are encouraged to register interest in advance so matches can be pre-arranged.

Bring business cards and company one-pagers.

DAY 2 - SATURDAY

August 1, 2026
Session II
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Inaugural Business Session & Keynote Address
Description Official opening of the ATA 19th Conference Business Track. The session will feature welcome remarks from ATA leadership, followed by a keynote address from a distinguished speaker in business, entrepreneurship, or innovation — to be announced. The keynote will set the tone for the conference's business programming and celebrate Telugu excellence in American commerce and industry.

Format : Welcome Remarks (15 min) | Keynote Address (45 min) | Moderated Q&A (30 min)
Location Baltimore Convention Center | Main Business Hall | Room TBD
Contact / POC ATA Business Committee | email | www.ataworld.org
Notes 🎤 KEYNOTE SPEAKER — TO BE CONFIRMED.
Nominations and recommendations welcome.
Contact the Business Committee.
Session III
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Mergers & Acquisitions: Opportunities & Strategy for Telugu Businesses
Description An expert-led session exploring the landscape of mergers, acquisitions, and business exits for Telugu-American-owned businesses. Topics include identifying acquisition targets, due diligence essentials, deal structuring, post-merger integration, and navigating the legal and financial complexities of M&A transactions. Real-world examples and case studies will be discussed.

Format : Dual-presenter format with audience Q&A.
Location Baltimore Convention Center | Business Hall | Room TBD
Contact / POC Presenters: Rana & Gautam | ATA Business Committee | email
Notes Attendees with M&A questions are encouraged to submit them in advance to the Business Committee.
Session IV
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Real Estate Investment Forum
Description A panel discussion on building and growing wealth through real estate — one of the most powerful asset-building strategies for the Telugu-American community. Expert panelists will cover residential and commercial real estate investment, market trends in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, REITs, passive income strategies, 1031 exchanges, and how to get started with your first investment property.

Format : Panel of 3–4 experts | Moderated Discussion | Open Q&A
Location Baltimore Convention Center | Business Hall | Room TBD
Contact / POC ATA Business Committee | email | www.ataworld.org
Notes 🎤 PANELIST NAMES — TO BE CONFIRMED.
Session NET-1
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Friday Evening Business Networking Reception
Description A hosted evening reception exclusively for ATA Business Session attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. This is the premier networking opportunity of the conference—an informal setting for meaningful business conversations, relationship building, and celebrating Telugu entrepreneurship.

Format : Cocktail / Mocktail Reception with Light Appetizers | Open Networking | Sponsor Recognition
Location Baltimore Convention Center | Reception Hall / Foyer | Room TBD
Contact / POC ATA Business Committee | email | www.ataworld.org
Notes Dress Code: Business Casual.
Name badges required for entry.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY : This networking session is available for sponsorship. Contact Business Committee Chair to reserve.

DAY 3 – SUNDAY

August 2, 2026
Session VC
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
VC Lunch & Capital Roundtables
Overview

A curated 2.5-hour lunch experience for business leaders, HNIs, founders, and venture investors — designed to spark learning, access, and capital formation before the Startup Competition Grand Finale.

Time Session Purpose / Highlights
12:00 – 12:15 PM Premium Networking Lunch Arrival Guests arrive and are seated at curated tables. Premium lunch service begins with informal networking and introductions.
12:15 – 12:25 PM ATA Welcome Address Welcome remarks by ATA President and leadership highlighting ATA as a platform for business growth, entrepreneurship, and next-generation community leaders.
12:25 – 12:55 PM Fireside Chat: Kanwal Rekhi From Groundbreaker to Global Builder — moderated by Raju Reddy. A conversation on breaking barriers, building globally, and creating multigenerational impact.
12:55 – 1:20 PM Lunch & Learn: Capital in the AI Era Moderated investor insights with 3–4 leading investors. Themes: where capital is flowing, wealth creation in private markets, opportunities across AI, healthcare, SaaS, and India.
1:20 – 1:35 PM VC Lightning Introductions 10 funds × 90 seconds each — who they are, what they invest in, typical check size, and why attendees should meet them.
1:35 – 2:20 PM Structured Capital Roundtables Three 15-minute rotations (1:35 | 1:50 | 2:05 PM) across ten investor tables for direct, high-value interaction with multiple funds.
2:20 – 2:30 PM Closing Remarks & Transition ATA Capital Circle launch, investor interest registration, and formal transition to the Startup Competition Grand Finale.
Speakers Keynote Fireside: Kanwal Rekhi
Moderator: Raju Reddy | Investor Panelists: 3–4 Leading VCs (to be confirmed)
Location Baltimore Convention Center | Private Dining Hall | Ballroom | Room TBD
Contact / POC ATA Business Committee | email | www.ataworld.org
Notes Seating is limited — by invitation/advance registration only to ensure high-quality roundtable interactions. Session transitions directly into the Startup Competition Grand Finale at 2:30 PM.

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