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SUMMARY:IACF Unity Dinner and Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:24th Annual Unity Dinner & Conference\nPresented by the Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA) \n\nIn collaboration with ICC \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\nAbout\nSchedule\nGuests\nBoard\nSponsors\nContact\n\n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n📅 Date: Friday\, April 18\, 2025 \n📍 Venue: India Community Center\, 525 Los Coches Street\, Milpitas\, CA \n🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM \nTheme: Unity in Diversity: Emerging Technology and its Role in Uniting Community \n \n\n\nAbout the Conference\nSince 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. \nThis 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. \n\n\nSchedule\n\nMaster of Ceremonies: Lily Mei – Mayor Emeritus\, City of Fremont \n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Registration & Sumptuous Indian Dinner \nNetwork over a delicious Indian dinner. \nThroughout the Evening | The Kashmir Experience \nStep into Kashmir: Cultural Booth Experience – Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Kashmir with an interactive cultural booth available during the event. \n\nAI in Public Services and the Future of Work (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM) – Click here for details\nAI 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. \nModerator: Tasawar Jalali – Chief Information Security Officer\, AC Transit & Chair\, AI Committee\, APTA \nPanelists: \n\nDr. Liang Chao – Mayor\, City of Cupertino\nLily Mei – Mayor Emeritus\, City of Fremont\nHuseni Saboowala – CEO\, Daxa.ai\nKarthik Krishnan – CEO\, Concentric.ai\nYervant Zorian – Chief Architect\, Synopsys\n\n\n7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Unity Gala \n7:30 PM – 7:35 PM | National Anthem \nPerformed by Tanya Gupta \n7:35 PM – 7:42 PM | Cultural Program \nAo Dai Fashion Catwalk and a Chinese Dance \n7:42 PM – 7:47 PM | Address \nJeevan Zutshi\, Founder IACF \nRecognition of Sponsors \n7:47 PM – 7:50 PM | Address \nRaj Salwan – Mayor\, City of Fremont \n7:50 PM – 7:55 PM | Keynote Address \nRob Bonta – Attorney General\, State of California \n7:55 PM – 8:00 PM | Presentation \nLaunching San Francisco Unicorn by IACF \n8:00 PM – 8:05 PM | Honored Guest Speaker \nGarrett Yee – Major General (Retired) \n8:05 PM – 8:10 PM | Honored Guest Speaker \nMr. Rakesh Adlakha – Deputy Consul General of India\, San Francisco \n\n\n                         \nRob Bonta\nAttorney General\, State of California \n \n\n                         \nGarrett Yee\nMajor General (Retired) \n \n8:10 PM – 8:15 PM | Presentation \nMeadows Behavioral Health \n8:15 PM – 8:22 PM | Introduction of Honored Guests \n8:22 PM – 8:28 PM | Recognition of IACF Board and Volunteers \n8:28 PM – 10:00 PM | Live Performance \nMelodious songs and Dancing with Bollywood Singer Irfan Ali (www.aliirfan.com) \n Bollywood Dance Melodies from the Last Decade \nPerformed by Jaya Sharma\, Akshata Bhuskat\, Avaani Thakur\, Nimisha Sharma\, and Srishti Tewari \n\n\n                         \nAli Irfan\nVocal Artist \n \n\n\nDistinguished Guests (Partial List)\n\n\nMr. Rakesh Adlakha\, Deputy Consul General of India\, San Francisco\nAbhishek Sharma\, Consul\, Consulate General of India\, San Francisco\nCongressman Ro Khanna (represented by Tom Pyke)\nCongressman Sam Liccardo\nAttorney General\, Rob Bonta\nCalifornia State Treasurer Emeritus\, Betty Yee\nCalifornia State Assemblymember\, Alex Lee (represented by Anurag Pal)\nCalifornia State Assemblymember\, Ash Kalra\nCalifornia State Assemblymember\, Liz Ortega\, AD 20\nSanta Clara County Supervisor & Board President\, Otto Lee\nSanta Clara County Supervisor\, Betty Duong\nAlameda County Supervisor\, Dave Haubert (represented by Kathy Kimberlin)\nAlameda County Supervisor\, Elisa Marquez\nAlameda County District Attorney\, Ursula Jones-Dixon\nNancy E. O’Malley\, Retired District Attorney\, Alameda County\nMayor\, City of Milpitas\, Carmen Montano\nMayor\, City of Fremont\, Raj Salwan\nMayor Emeritus\, City of Fremont\, Lily Mei\nVice-Mayor\, City of Fremont\, Teresa Keng\nCouncilmember\, City of Fremont\, Yajing Zhang\nCouncilmember\, City of Fremont\, Raymond Liu\nCouncilmember\, City of Fremont\, Kathy Kimberlin\nCouncilmember\, City of Fremont\, Desrie Campbell\nCouncilmember\, City of Fremont\, Yang Shao\nTeresa Cox\, City of Fremont Councilmember (retired)\nMayor\, City of Newark\, Mike Hannon\nMayor Emeritus\, City of Newark\, Alan Nagy\nVice-Mayor\, City of Hayward\, Zermeno Francisco\nMayor\, City of Dublin\, Sherry Hu\nMayor\, City of Cupertino\, Dr. Liang Chao\nMayor\, City of Campbell\, Sergio Lopez\nMayor\, City of Santa Clara\, Lisa Gillmor\nCouncilmember\, City of Santa Clara\, Raj Chahal\nNewark School District Retired Board Member\, Raj J. Rodriguez\nFremont School District Board Member\, Rinu Nair\n\n\n\nBoard of Directors\n\n\nMr. Shashi Sharma\nDr. Deepak Sachdev\nDr. Harmesh Kumar\nDr. Naresh Sharma\nDr. Subhash Garg\nDr. Ramesh Konda\nMr. Amit Goel\nMr. Sujoy Sarkar\nMr. Akhil Rana\nDr. Misha Sharma\nMr. Neeshil Shah\nMr. Rahul Zutshi\nMr. Jeevan Zutshi\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\nDiamond: \n\nSan Francisco UNICORN\n\nPlatinum: \n\nDeepak Ganju\, Managing Director\, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management\nDave Haubert\, Alameda County Supervisor\nHindu American Foundation\n\nGold: \n\nConcentric.ai \nMeadows Behavioral Health\nComcast\n\nSilver: \n\nKevin Carter (INQQ)\nDr. Raj Salwan\, Fremont Mayor\nKishore Pal\nPannu Dental Group (Dr. Dalvir Pannu)\nWashington Hospital Healthcare System\nBay Area Community Health\nTasawar Jalali (Ibaadatkhana)\nShashi Sharma\nSanjiv Gupta\, C.P.A\n\nTable Sponsors: \n\nHongkonger Community Center\nAvanzando\, Newark\, CA\nSewa International\nAPAPA\nAssociation of Indo-Americans (AIA)\nDr. Harmesh Kumar\, Therapeutic Residential Care Services\, Inc.\nDroisys\nFIIDS\n\nEvent Decorations: \n\nCC Decors (Krishna Priya)\n\nMedia Sponsors: \n\nDIYA TV\nAmerican Time TV\nIndia West\nIndia Currents\nTri-City Voice\nMilpitas Post\nRadio Zindagi\nYo India TV\nTheraWin Health\n\n\n\nContact & Registration\n📢 Join us! Reserve your spot: \nhttps://IACF-UnityDinner-2025.eventbrite.com \nQuestions? Contact us: \n📩 Jeevan Zutshi – JeevanZutshi@aol.com | 📞 (510) 589-3702 \n📩 Neeshil Shah – neeshilshah1@gmail.com | 📞 (408) 315-2798 \n🔗 Learn more at: www.indocommunity.us \nTax ID Number: 94-3304171
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CATEGORIES:24th Annual Unity Dinner
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SUMMARY:IACF Unity Dinner and Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:25th Annual Unity Dinner & Conference\nPresented by the Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA) \n\n\n\n\nOverview\nAbout\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n📅 Date: Friday\, April 3\, 2026 \n📍 Venue: India Community Center\, 525 Los Coches Street\, Milpitas\, CA \n🕠 Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM \n\n\n\nAbout the Conference\nThe Indo-American Community Federation (IACF) cordially invites you to join us in celebrating our 25th Anniversary Unity Dinner and Awards Night on Friday\, April 3\, 2026\, at the India Community Center\, located at 525 Los Coches St\, Milpitas\, CA 95035. This is also the 32nd year of the organization’s inception\, founded by Jeevan Zutshi. \nThis milestone event marks 25 years of fostering unity\, cultural exchange\, and community empowerment within the Indo-American community and beyond after the events following 9/11. We would be honored to have your presence as we commemorate this special occasion. \n\n\nProgram Highlights\n\nConference on Artificial Intelligence: Engaging discussions on the future of AI and its impact on our communities. \nCultural Performances: Vibrant Mexican\, Chinese\, and Indian dance performances showcasing our diverse heritage. A vibrant Fashion Show will also include the program. \nAwards Ceremony: Recognizing outstanding contributions to our community. \nSumptuous Dinner: A delightful culinary experience featuring a variety of cuisines. \nSinging and Dancing with Bay Area’s Best! \n\n\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://indocommunity.us/event/iacf-unity-dinner-and-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:25th Annual Unity Dinner
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SUMMARY:America at 250: A Civic Roundtable on Our Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:America at 250: A Civic Roundtable on Our Past\, Present\, and Future\nHost: Indo-American Community Federation (IACF) and Paradise Ballrooms \n\n\n\n\nOverview\nAbout\nHighlights\nContact\n\n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n📅 Date: Sunday July 12\, 2026 \n📍 Venue: Paradise ballrooms\, 4100 Peralta Blvd.\, Fremont\, CA \n🕠 Time: 4 PM to 8:30 PM \n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nOn behalf of the Indo American Community Federation (IACF)\, we are honored to invite you to join us for a special civic celebration on July 12\, 2026\, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. \nThe event\, “America at 250: A Civic Roundtable on Our Past\, Present\, and Future\,” will bring together public officials\, community leaders\, educators\, business leaders\, youth\, and civic organizations to reflect on America’s journey over the past 250 years and discuss the future we must build together. \nMany like minded organizations are joining us in this celebration. \nAs our nation approaches this historic milestone\, IACF believes this is an important moment to celebrate democracy\, honor public service\, recognize the contributions of immigrant communities\, and renew our shared commitment to civic responsibility. \n\n\nProgram Highlights\nGet ready for an unforgettable evening featuring a lively roundtable conference\, mouth-watering finger-licking delicacies from Raja Sweets\, and energetic dancing!\n\n\nContact & Registration\nThank you for your leadership and service to our community. We hope you will join us for this meaningful celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. \nHere’s the registration link. Please go ahead and count yourself in! It’s going to be a memorable celebration that our country truly deserves. \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/america-at-250-a-civic-roundtable-on-our-past-present-and-future \nContact us: \nJeevan Zutshi\nJeevanZutshi@aol.com\n(510) 589-3702
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