2010 National IALI Conference Agenda
Supporting Our Political Pioneers
Saturday, July 24, 2010
George Washington University, Marvin Center, Grand Ballroom
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Registration and Breakfast
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8:00 a.m.
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Introductory Address and Opening Keynote Speaker
- Rajeev Sharma, Chair, IALI Advisory Committee
- Opening Keynote Speaker: Celinda Lake, President, Lake Research
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9:00 a.m.
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Panel One: "Finding the Next Great Indian American Candidate"
- Sandhya Somashekhar, The Washington Post (Panel Moderator)
- Hon. Kumar Barve, Majority Leader, Maryland House of Delegates
- Peter Brodnitz, Principal, Benenson Strategy Group
- Karin Johanson, Dewey Square Group
- Shekar Narasimhan, Co-Chair, Democratic National Committee,
Indo-American Council
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9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
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Networking Coffee Break
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11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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Luncheon Featuring IALI Endorsed Congressional Candidates
- Kathy Kulkarni, IALI President’s Address
- Ashwin Madia, Former Congressional Candidate, IALI Board (Emcee)
- Hon. Raj Goyle, Candidate for U.S. Congress (KS-04)
- Ravi Sangisetty, Candidate for U.S. Congress (LA-03)
- Manan Trivedi, Candidate for U.S. Congress (PA-06)
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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Panel Two: "Election and Re-Election of Indian American's in Today's Economy"
- Frank Sesno, Former Washington Bureau Chief, CNN (Panel Moderator)
- Hon. Jay Goyal, Majority Whip, Ohio State Legislature
- Krishna Kolluri, The Kolluri Group, Former Cabinet Secretary,
State of New Jersey
- Neera Tanden, Chief Operating Officer, Center for American Progress,
Former Senior Obama Administration Official
- Margie Omero, President, Momentum Analysis
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1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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Networking Coffee Break
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3:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Panel Three: "Supporting Our Candidates: Stretching the Indian American Dollar"
- Maria T. Kumar, Executive Director Voto Latino, MSNBC Political Analyst
(Panel Moderator)
- Irene Bueno, Partner, Nueva Vista Group, AAA Fund Treasurer and
Former Executive Director
- Raghu Devaguptapu, Director, Adelstein Liston
- Rajeev Sharma, Chair, IALI Advisory Committee
- Manan Trivedi, Candidate for U.S. Congress (PA-06)
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3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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Conference Summary and Closing
- Anil Mammen, Mammen Group Inc.
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5:00 p.m.
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Young Professionals' Wine and Cheese Reception:
"Behind the Mic: Jay Sean and the New Era of Indian Americans in Politics"
- Jay Sean, Multi Platinum Artist
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- Vinoda Basnayake, Night Life Agency
- Jay Goyal, Ohio Legislature Majority Whip
- Raj Goyle, Kansas Legislature and Candidate for Congress (Kansas)
- Manan Trivedi, Candidate for Congress (Pennyslvania)
- Ravi Sangisetty, Candidate for Congress (Louisiana)
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7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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