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Home<\/a>\/<\/span>Programs<\/p>\r\n

Three Days, Many Stages<\/p>\r\n

Programs & Forums<\/em><\/h1>\r\n

From the Meravanige to the forums and the evening stage \u2014 something for every generation.<\/p>\r\n

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Program schedule to be announced<\/strong>Programs below are planned. Timings, speakers, artists and venues within the hotel will be published here once confirmed by the committees.<\/p><\/div>

Programs<\/span>

Signature<\/h2><\/div>
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Meravanige \u2014 Grand Parade<\/h3>

Traditional grand procession with cultural floats & folk dances, with chapters in themed attire.<\/p><\/article>

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Inaugural Ceremony<\/h3>

Traditional invocation and lighting of the lamp by dignitaries.<\/p><\/article>

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Awards & Recognition<\/h3>

Recognising community leaders and the sponsors who make the convention possible.<\/p><\/article><\/div>

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Programs<\/span>

Culture & Stage<\/h2><\/div>
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Entertainment<\/h3>

Celebrity artists, drama, music concerts & dance troupes, plus programs by VPA chapters and youth.<\/p><\/article>

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Main Stage & MC<\/h3>

A full run-of-show with LED screens, sound and our MC anchor team.<\/p><\/article>

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Souvenir Magazine<\/h3>

The commemorative convention souvenir \u2014 articles, messages and family & business ads.<\/p><\/article><\/div>

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Programs<\/span>

Forums<\/h2><\/div>
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Business Forum<\/h3>

Entrepreneurial keynotes, startup pitches and networking for VPA entrepreneurs.<\/p><\/article>

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Women's Forum<\/h3>

Finance, estate planning, wellness and lifestyle sessions for the community.<\/p><\/article>

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CME & Health Forum<\/h3>

Accredited health talks and awareness sessions led by community physicians.<\/p><\/article><\/div>

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Programs<\/span>

Youth & Innovation<\/h2><\/div>
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Youth Forum<\/h3>

Leadership workshops, mentoring and sessions for students and young adults.<\/p><\/article>

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Hackathon<\/h3>

A global virtual open-innovation hackathon \u2014 youth solving real-world problems around the UN Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p><\/article>

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Young Adults & Singles Meet<\/h3>

A relaxed mixer for young adults and singles to connect and network.<\/p><\/article><\/div>

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Programs<\/span>

Family & Community<\/h2><\/div>
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Sports<\/h3>

Pre-convention Cricket, Volleyball, Badminton and a 5K Run.<\/p><\/article>

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Kids Daycare<\/h3>

Supervised, VPA-managed daycare so parents can enjoy the programs.<\/p><\/article>

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VPA General Body Meeting<\/h3>

The National EC report, constitution updates, and the welcome of the next EC & Board of Trustees.<\/p><\/article><\/div>

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Programs<\/span>

Good to know<\/h2><\/div>
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Program Guidelines<\/h3>

How to submit an entry \u2014 presentations in Kannada or about Karnataka, via the entry form. Up to two programs per participant.<\/p><\/article>

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Dress Code<\/h3>

Five day-wise colour themes across the three days. See the dress code →<\/a><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>

At a glance<\/span>

Three-day schedule<\/h2>

Day-by-day timings will be published closer to the convention.<\/p><\/div>

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Day 1 \u00b7 July 2, 2027<\/span>