Indo-American Community Federation

Indo-American Community Federation, (IACF-USA)
2024-03-29 17:30 - 22:00 UTC
Board of Directors:
Jeevan Zutshi, Dr. Ramesh Konda, Mr. Amit Goel, Mr. Shashi Sharma, Dr. Subhash Garg, Dr. Naresh Sharma, Dr. Harmesh Kumar, Mr. Rahul Zutshi, Mr. Sujoy Sarkar, Dr. Deepak Sachdev
IACF-USA was once again recognized and honored by the California State Senate in May, 2023 for promoting understanding and harmony amongst diverse communities for decades!
Friday, March 29, 2024 (5:30 PM to 10:00 PM)
30th Anniversary and Unity Dinner
Unity through Diversity: Breathing Life into Education
India Community Center, 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas, CA.
Master of Ceremonies: Kathy Stahl Kimberlin
Honored Chief Guest: Ambassador of Peace Acharya Dr. Lokesh (visiting from India)
Keynote Speaker: Hon. Assemblymember Ash Kalra
Program:
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Social Hour
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM: National Anthem by Tanya Gupta
6:40 PM – 6:50 PM: 30 years of IACF-USA- presented by Dr. Subhash
Garg, IACF Director
6:50 PM – 7:00 PM: Brief presentation on Yoga by Shyla Zutshi
7:00 PM – 7:05 PM: IACF supports Sudha Society– YouTube message
7:05 PM – 8:00 PM: Panel Discussion
“Breathing Life into Education” Co-Convened by Art of Living
Introduction by Shyla Zutshi
Moderator: Anjali Shaykher Zutshi, National Security/ Intelligence Lawyer/Chief of Staff, National Nuclear Security Administration
Panelists:
Eileen McDonald, Alameda Board of Education Trustee
Vivek Prasad, Fremont School Board Member
Dr. Nilima Sabharwal, Founder, Home of Hope
Bill Herman, Founder and International Director, SKY Schools and Senior Faculty, Art of Living
Kasturi Basu, Principal at Lyndale Elementary School, Alum Rock Union School District.
8:00 PM – 8:05 PM: Honored Guest Speaker Alam Khydeeja
Executive Director, California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (APIA)
California is proud to be home to over six million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIA), the fastest growing ethnic population in the state.
The California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA) was established in 2002 and is charged with elevating the political, economic, and social issues of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIA), in the state.
The Commission advises the Governor and the Legislature on how to best respond to views, needs, and concerns of the state’s diverse and complex APIA communities. Additionally, the commission provides assistance to policymakers, state agencies, departments, and commissions to develop appropriate responses and programs that meet the needs of APIA communities, including focus on cultural language sensitivity, and hate incident and hate crime prevention measures.
8:05 PM – 8:45 PM: Dinner
8:15 PM – 8:20 PM: Hispanic Cultural Program – ballet Folklorico
8:20 PM – 8:30 PM: Presentation by Art of Living Foundation
8:30 PM – 8:40 PM: Indian dances by the Students of Aero Dance Academy by Ranjani Manda, Artistic Director
8:45 PM – 8:55 PM: Honored Chief Guest speaker Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni
(Introduction by Ajay Sehgal, IACF-USA India Liaison)
H.H. Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni Ji, Founder President “Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti” is a versatile thinker, writer, poet, and social reformer has been continuously making efforts for National character building, development of human values, and establishment of non-violence, peace, and cooperation in society for the last 39 years. He has, To, give practical shape to these values he founded “Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti” and thus made his field of activities spread throughout the world. With the establishment of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, he started a strong movement against social evils like the abortion of female children, drug addiction, Environmental Pollution, etc.
H.H. Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni is the recipient of many awards: including ‘The National Communal Harmony Award 2010’ by the Government of India ‘Ambassador of Peace’ at London Parliament. He has been honored by the United Peace Federation with the ‘Ambassador of Peace Award’ in 2014 at the United Nations Centre for his remarkable contributions towards World Peace & Communal Harmony. Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni has been honored with the Bharat Gaurav Award at U.N. Headquarters, U.S.A.
8:55 PM – 9:05 PM: Keynote Speaker Hon. Assemblymember Ash Kalra
Assemblymember Ash Kalra represents California’s 25th Assembly District, which encompasses the majority of San José, including downtown and open space areas in southeast Santa Clara County. He was first elected in 2016, becoming the first Indian American to serve in the California Legislature in state history, and was re-elected to his fourth term in 2022.
Assemblymember Kalra is the Chair of the Committee on Judiciary and also serves as a member on the Housing & Community Development, Local Government, and Natural Resources committees. He is Chair Emeritus of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus and works to ensure that key legislative priorities are successfully passed on civil rights, criminal justice, economic and worker justice, environmental justice, and housing justice, Previously, he served as Chair to the Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment.
9:05 PM – 9:15 PM: Address by Jeevan Zutshi, IACF Founder United we Stand – Community builders
Living the dream For All People ……Hon. Teresa Cox, Fremont City Councilmember
Introductions
Community Organizations:
Kashmiri Overseas Association (KOA)
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Jose, CA, USA
Hindu American Foundation (HAF)
Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS)
Satish Chandra, A4H and Chief Advisory Committee for Santa Clara Police Department
South Asian Behavioral health and training foundation (Dr. Harmesh Kumar)
Home of Hope, Inc. (Dr. Nilima Sabharwal)
IbadatKhana Foundation (Tasawar Jalali)
Public Officials:
Congressman Ro Khanna represented by Tom Pyke
Attorney General of California represented by Tong Thao
State Senator (CA-15), Dave Cortese
Assemblymember (CA-25), Ash Kalra
Assemblymember Evan Low, District 26
Assemblymember (CA-24), Alex Lee
Mayor, City of Milpitas, Carmen Montano
Mayor, City of Newark, Michael K. Hannon
Newark Former Mayor Al Nagy
Fremont City Mayor Lily Mei
Mayor, City of Santa Clara, Lisa Gillmor
Councilmembers, City of Fremont, Dr. Raj Salwan, Teresa Keng, Teresa Cox
Alameda County Supervisor (CA-1), David Haubert
Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam
Santa Clara County Supervisor (District 2) – Cindy Chavez
Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee (Area 2) Tara Sreekrishnan
San Jose Councilmember Arjun Batra
Patrick Ahrens, Governing body member of Foothill DeAnza Community College District
BART Director Liz Ames
9:15 PM – 9:25 PM: IACF Board Recognition including the Registration and Hospitality Committee
By Dr. Naresh Sharma, Member, Board of Directors
Closing Remarks by Amit Goel, President
9:25 PM – 11:30 PM: DJ Kish/Sing and Dance
Media Partners

Indica News
New India Abroad
India West
Radio Zindagi
FIJI Sun-USA
Sakshi TV / Ruchika Sharma
TV9
TV Asia

Thanks to all the Event Sponsors
Grand Sponsors:
Alameda County Supervisor Dave Haubert
Deepak Ganju, Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management
V.I P Table Sponsors:
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
Kishore Pallapothu, Entrepreneur
Dr. Raj Salwan, Fremont City Councilmember
Vin Kruttiventi, Congressional candidate
Pannu Dental Group
Dr. Harmesh Kumar, Psychologist
Ashok Bhat, Hotelier
Droisys, Inc., A Software Solutions Company
Ajay Sehgal, IACF- India Liaison
Gaurav Patwardhan, Community Leader
Deepak Sachdev dental offices
Videography & Photography Directed by Sujoy Sarkar
Event Decorations by CC DECORS (Krishna Priya)

IACF Unity Dinner and Conference 2025
2025-04-18 17:30 - 22:00
24th Annual Unity Dinner & Conference
Presented by the Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA)

In collaboration with ICC

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Guests
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Contact

Event Overview

📅 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

About the Conference
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.

Schedule

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 in Public Services and the Future of Work (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM) – Click here for details
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:

Dr. Liang Chao – Mayor, City of Cupertino
Lily Mei – Mayor Emeritus, City of Fremont
Huseni Saboowala – CEO, Daxa.ai
Karthik Krishnan – CEO, Concentric.ai
Yervant Zorian – Chief Architect, Synopsys

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

Rob Bonta
Attorney General, State of California

Garrett Yee
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

Ali Irfan
Vocal Artist

Distinguished Guests (Partial List)

Mr. Rakesh Adlakha, Deputy Consul General of India, San Francisco
Abhishek Sharma, Consul, Consulate General of India, San Francisco
Congressman Ro Khanna (represented by Tom Pyke)
Congressman Sam Liccardo
Attorney General, Rob Bonta
California State Treasurer Emeritus, Betty Yee
California State Assemblymember, Alex Lee (represented by Anurag Pal)
California State Assemblymember, Ash Kalra
California State Assemblymember, Liz Ortega, AD 20
Santa Clara County Supervisor & Board President, Otto Lee
Santa Clara County Supervisor, Betty Duong
Alameda County Supervisor, Dave Haubert (represented by Kathy Kimberlin)
Alameda County Supervisor, Elisa Marquez
Alameda County District Attorney, Ursula Jones-Dixon
Nancy E. O’Malley, Retired District Attorney, Alameda County
Mayor, City of Milpitas, Carmen Montano
Mayor, City of Fremont, Raj Salwan
Mayor Emeritus, City of Fremont, Lily Mei
Vice-Mayor, City of Fremont, Teresa Keng
Councilmember, City of Fremont, Yajing Zhang
Councilmember, City of Fremont, Raymond Liu
Councilmember, City of Fremont, Kathy Kimberlin
Councilmember, City of Fremont, Desrie Campbell
Councilmember, City of Fremont, Yang Shao
Teresa Cox, City of Fremont Councilmember (retired)
Mayor, City of Newark, Mike Hannon
Mayor Emeritus, City of Newark, Alan Nagy
Vice-Mayor, City of Hayward, Zermeno Francisco
Mayor, City of Dublin, Sherry Hu
Mayor, City of Cupertino, Dr. Liang Chao
Mayor, City of Campbell, Sergio Lopez
Mayor, City of Santa Clara, Lisa Gillmor
Councilmember, City of Santa Clara, Raj Chahal
Newark School District Retired Board Member, Raj J. Rodriguez
Fremont School District Board Member, Rinu Nair

Board of Directors

Mr. Shashi Sharma
Dr. Deepak Sachdev
Dr. Harmesh Kumar
Dr. Naresh Sharma
Dr. Subhash Garg
Dr. Ramesh Konda
Mr. Amit Goel
Mr. Sujoy Sarkar
Mr. Akhil Rana
Dr. Misha Sharma
Mr. Neeshil Shah
Mr. Rahul Zutshi
Mr. Jeevan Zutshi

Sponsors

Diamond:

San Francisco UNICORN

Platinum:

Deepak Ganju, Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management
Dave Haubert, Alameda County Supervisor
Hindu American Foundation

Gold:

Concentric.ai
Meadows Behavioral Health
Comcast

Silver:

Kevin Carter (INQQ)
Dr. Raj Salwan, Fremont Mayor
Kishore Pal
Pannu Dental Group (Dr. Dalvir Pannu)
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
Bay Area Community Health
Tasawar Jalali (Ibaadatkhana)
Shashi Sharma
Sanjiv Gupta, C.P.A

Table Sponsors:

Hongkonger Community Center
Avanzando, Newark, CA
Sewa International
APAPA
Association of Indo-Americans (AIA)
Dr. Harmesh Kumar, Therapeutic Residential Care Services, Inc.
Droisys
FIIDS

Event Decorations:

CC Decors (Krishna Priya)

Media Sponsors:

DIYA TV
American Time TV
India West
India Currents
Tri-City Voice
Milpitas Post
Radio Zindagi
Yo India TV
TheraWin Health

Contact & Registration
📢 Join us! Reserve your spot:
https://IACF-UnityDinner-2025.eventbrite.com
Questions? Contact us:
📩 Jeevan Zutshi – JeevanZutshi@aol.com | 📞 (510) 589-3702
📩 Neeshil Shah – neeshilshah1@gmail.com | 📞 (408) 315-2798
🔗 Learn more at: www.indocommunity.us
Tax ID Number: 94-3304171

IACF Unity Dinner and Conference 2026
2026-04-03 17:00 - 22:00
25th Annual Unity Dinner & Conference
Presented by the Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA)

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Event Overview

📅 Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
📍 Venue: India Community Center, 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas, CA
🕠 Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

About the Conference
The 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.
This 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.

Program Highlights

Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Engaging discussions on the future of AI and its impact on our communities.
Cultural Performances: Vibrant Mexican, Chinese, and Indian dance performances showcasing our diverse heritage. A vibrant Fashion Show will also include the program.
Awards Ceremony: Recognizing outstanding contributions to our community.
Sumptuous Dinner: A delightful culinary experience featuring a variety of cuisines.
Singing and Dancing with Bay Area’s Best!

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America at 250: A Civic Roundtable on Our Past, Present, and Future
2026-07-12 16:00 - 20:30
America at 250: A Civic Roundtable on Our Past, Present, and Future
Host: Indo-American Community Federation (IACF) and Paradise Ballrooms

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📅 Date: Sunday July 12, 2026
📍 Venue: Paradise ballrooms, 4100 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA
🕠 Time: 4 PM to 8:30 PM

About the Event
On 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.
The 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.
Many like minded organizations are joining us in this celebration.
As 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.

Program Highlights
Get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring a lively roundtable conference, mouth-watering finger-licking delicacies from Raja Sweets, and energetic dancing!

Contact & Registration
Thank you for your leadership and service to our community. We hope you will join us for this meaningful celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Here’s the registration link. Please go ahead and count yourself in! It’s going to be a memorable celebration that our country truly deserves.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/america-at-250-a-civic-roundtable-on-our-past-present-and-future
Contact us:
Jeevan Zutshi
JeevanZutshi@aol.com
(510) 589-3702
