VPA NATIONAL CONVENTIONS

A Legacy of Gathering

Every two years the Vokkaliga community across America comes together to celebrate culture, heritage, and community. Explore our convention legacy below.

19th Convention · Texas 2027 →

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19th National Convention — 2027

Coming Soon · Texas

Planning for the 19th National Convention in Texas is underway. Dates, venue, programs, and registration details will be announced here. Stay tuned for more information.

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Convention Legacy

Past VPA Conventions

Ten national gatherings since 2005. Select any emblem to visit that convention's original website.

19th Convention2027TexasComing Soon 18th Convention2025San Jose, CAVisit Site → 17th Convention2023Detroit, MIVisit Site → 16th Convention2019New JerseyVisit Site → 15th Convention2017Dallas, TXVisit Site → 14th Convention2015Sacramento, CAVisit Site → 13th Convention2013Chicago, ILVisit Site → 12th Convention2011Baltimore, MDVisit Site → 11th Convention2009Houston, TXVisit Site → 10th Convention2007CaliforniaVisit Site → 9th Convention2005Detroit, MIVisit Site →

Convention emblems link to each event's original website (opens in a new tab).

MOST RECENT · 18TH NATIONAL CONVENTION · HOSTED BY VPA WEST

Vishwa Vokkaligara
Sammelana 2025

Four days of culture, community, and celebration in San Jose, California. Hosted by VPA West.

Convention Concluded · Thank you!

Committees → Programs → Special Events →

Convention18th · VPA Convention (Vishwa Vokkaligara Sammelana)

DatesJuly 3 – July 6, 2025

VenueMcEnery Convention Center

LocationSan Jose, California

Host RegionVPA West

18th Convention · Programs & Forums

Inaugural Ceremony & Lamp Lighting

Cultural Performances — Dance, Music, Drama

CME & Health Forum

Women's Forum

Business Forum

Youth Forum

GOAT 2025 Game Show

Hackathon

Young Adult & Singles Meet (Meravanige)

Sports

Awards & Recognition

VPA General Body Meeting

Kids Daycare

Souvenir / Vishwamanava

Dress Code Guidance

Business Sponsorship

Program Guidelines (VVS 2025)

Performance Rules

Presentations must be in Kannada or related to Karnataka

Max 2 programs per participant · Minimum age 6 years

Props approved by committee — no flammable objects or weapons

Min 10 participants for Drama/Dance · 6 for Musical

Video submission (YouTube/Vimeo) required for selection

Selection notifications by March 15, 2025 · Up to 3 dramas selected

Max group stage time: Drama 40 min · Dance 15 min

All decisions by VVS 2025 Core Committee are final

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