The inaugural NRIVA West Coast Conference, held December 3rd at Oasis Palace in Newark, CA, proved a resounding success and generating enthusiastic feedback. This landmark event offered a unique platform for the WestCoast members of NRIVA to connect, learn, and celebrate.
The conference kicked off with an informal meet-and-greet on December 2nd. The official opening ceremony on December 3rd featured a lamp lighting by NRIVA President Srinivasa Rao Pandiri and distinguished guests.
The matrimony track catered to over 150 prospective brides, grooms, and their families, providing interactive sessions, engaging activities, and personalized matchmaking opportunities. NRIVA Matrimonial committee chair Prasanna Sontha and her team co-ordinated this session. The business and technology track featured insightful presentations, including a financial outlook for 2024 by Jav Devaki and a session on Generative AI by Raghu Banda from SAP.
Empowering women in leadership took center stage with a panel discussion led by accomplished professionals like Rashmi C. (Salesforce), Sonya Pelia (Startup Advisor), Shruthi Goli, and Ena Sarkar (Women Now TV) who explored topics like building confidence, mentorship, and networking.
Amruth Pabba’s captivating presentation on conservative cryptocurrency, and the day culminated in a stimulating discussion on startups and funding moderated by Sonya Pelia. The panel included industry experts like Radhesh Kanumury (Venture Capitalist), Apoorva Dornadula, and Uday Chaka (Sentry Security).
The evening’s Gala Night with Gaana and Glamor was a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage featuring traditional dances, performances, the event showcased the rich culture and talent within the Vasavite community. Melodious renditions by back singer Anjana Soumya and Sai Guduguntla rounded off a remarkable day. NRIVA recognized the services by Dr. Raj Bandaru and Dr. Satyakant Chitturi for their services during the COVID and also recognized Upgrade Myclassroom found
NRIVA President Srinivasa Rao Pandiri expressed his gratitude to the collaboration and leadership of VSF and thanked all speakers, performers, and volunteers for their dedication. He also lauded the efforts of NRIVA leadership and West Coast volunteers, including NRIVA President-Elect Ramesh Bapanapalli, General Secretary Praveen Thadakamalla, BOTs LM Rao Chilakala, Sunita Rachapalli, Dr. Venu Kondle, Dr. Ravi Makam, Hari Yakkali, Lakshmi Kamboji, Raja Pampati who traveled from across the USA, and other leaders and volunteers.VSF leadership team that includes its President Prasanth Kedarsetty, Founder Rao Panuganti, other board, EC members, and Bay Area leads Vish Jakka, Naresh Ambati, and Venkat Chunduru who played a critical role towards the success of the event.
NRIVA President Pandiri and 7th Global Convention Convener LN Rao Chilakala extended a warm invitation to all members to join the upcoming 7th Global Convention in St. Louis, July 4th-6th, 2024.
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