Presented by the Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA)
In collaboration with ICC
📅 Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
📍 Venue: India Community Center, 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas, CA
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Theme: Unity in Diversity: Emerging Technology and its Role in Uniting Community
Since its inception in 1993, the Indo-American Community Federation (IACF) has been a beacon of unity, hosting the Annual Unity Dinner since January 2002, post-9/11, with robust support from the community, businesses, and elected officials. Recognized by the California State Senate in May 2023 for the third time, IACF continues to foster understanding and harmony among diverse communities.
This year’s event will be focusing on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, with experts from the field participating in a panel discussion, exploring their transformative roles in governance, public services, and community cohesion, with over 28 public officials and industry experts in attendance.
Master of Ceremonies: Lily Mei – Mayor Emeritus, City of Fremont
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Registration & Sumptuous Indian Dinner
Network over a delicious Indian dinner.
Throughout the Evening | The Kashmir Experience
Step into Kashmir: Cultural Booth Experience – Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Kashmir with an interactive cultural booth available during the event.
AI is transforming how we govern, move, and work. From smart cities and public transit to cybersecurity and enterprise automation, this panel explores how public officials and industry leaders are navigating the AI era—balancing innovation with ethics, equity, and impact.
Moderator: Tasawar Jalali – Chief Information Security Officer, AC Transit & Chair, AI Committee, APTA
Panelists:
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Unity Gala
7:30 PM – 7:35 PM | National Anthem
Performed by Tanya Gupta
7:35 PM – 7:42 PM | Cultural Program
Ao Dai Fashion Catwalk and a Chinese Dance
7:42 PM – 7:47 PM | Address
Jeevan Zutshi, Founder IACF
Recognition of Sponsors
7:47 PM – 7:50 PM | Address
Raj Salwan – Mayor, City of Fremont
7:50 PM – 7:55 PM | Keynote Address
Rob Bonta – Attorney General, State of California
7:55 PM – 8:00 PM | Presentation
Launching San Francisco Unicorn by IACF
8:00 PM – 8:05 PM | Honored Guest Speaker
Garrett Yee – Major General (Retired)
8:05 PM – 8:10 PM | Honored Guest Speaker
Mr. Rakesh Adlakha – Deputy Consul General of India, San Francisco
Attorney General, State of California
Major General (Retired)
8:10 PM – 8:15 PM | Presentation
Meadows Behavioral Health
8:15 PM – 8:22 PM | Introduction of Honored Guests
8:22 PM – 8:28 PM | Recognition of IACF Board and Volunteers
8:28 PM – 10:00 PM | Live Performance
Melodious songs and Dancing with Bollywood Singer Irfan Ali (www.aliirfan.com)
Bollywood Dance Melodies from the Last Decade
Performed by Jaya Sharma, Akshata Bhuskat, Avaani Thakur, Nimisha Sharma, and Srishti Tewari
Vocal Artist
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Questions? Contact us:
📩 Jeevan Zutshi – JeevanZutshi@aol.com | 📞 (510) 589-3702
📩 Neeshil Shah – neeshilshah1@gmail.com | 📞 (408) 315-2798
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