Past Events - Indiaspora

Indiaspora Global Forum 2022, Gurugram (Delhi-NCR), India

Indiaspora Global Forum (IGF) is an exclusive, invitation only event August 10th to 12th, 2022 to bring Diaspora and Indian leaders together to celebrate India at 75 and Indiaspora @10. Diaspora from the USA, Canada, UK, UAE and Singapore along with their Indian counterparts will discuss a wide ranging set of topics - from entrepreneurship to philanthropy, spirituality to sustainability,… Read more

Empowerment and Inclusion: A Conversation About Disability

Indiaspora hosted the virtual event "Empowerment and Inclusion: A Conversation About Disability" around the themes of inclusive education, employability, health and innovation, representation, awareness, and more. Speakers included: - Sarika Agrawal, Co-founder and Board Member, BRAIN Foundation - VR Ferose, Senior Vice President, HEAD of SAP Engineering Academy, SAP SE - Dan Habib, American documentary filmmaker and parent advocate -… Read more

Indiaspora Climate Summit 2022

Indiaspora's second annual Climate Summit brought together a variety of experts in policy, advocacy, academia and business, among others, to share their perspectives regarding how we can collectively combat the climate crisis. Our Climate Summit included panel discussions, fireside chats, and talks with opportunities for audience questions and participation. Featured speakers: Manish Bapna, President & CEO, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) Raashina Humayun, Environmental… Read more

Women at the Table: Investing in Equity

In celebration of Women's History Month, Indiaspora hosted the virtual event "Women at the Table: Investing in Equity" where speakers had a candid discussion about their experiences and insights. Event Title: Women at the Table: Investing in Equity Date: Thursday, March 31 The conversation focused on women, money, investing, equity, and more. How can we build on the compelling economic arguments… Read more

DiasporaNEXT – Payal Kadakia & LifePass: Drop Your Limits, Rise to Your Potential

We hosted an interesting DiasporaNEXT event with Payal Kadakia, the Founder of ClassPass and author of, LifePass: Drop Your Limits, Rise to Your Potential on March 17 at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET. In this fireside chat conversation, Payal discussed her new book, and the lessons learned from her journey founding ClassPass at the age of 30, which, prior to… Read more

Indra Nooyi | Indiaspora Virtual Salon

January 29, former Chairman and CEO of Pepsico Indra Nooyi joined our members for a Virtual Salon to discuss her new book My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future. The event was live-streamed to our Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube channels on Saturday, January 29th. Read more

Global Connect Delegation to the United Arab Emirates

Indiaspora was excited to take a private delegation to Dubai and Abu Dhabi as part of our Global Connect program to convene with leaders of the diaspora residing in the UAE from December 13th until the 18th. The delegation gave participants the opportunity to connect and collaborate with leaders on the themes of entrepreneurship, innovation, and philanthropy. As a… Read more

Diwali Celebration Honoring Indian Americans in Public Service

This Diwali season, we recognized the trailblazing contributions of public servants who have dedicated themselves to government service and the greater good. In the spirit of the holiday, we hosted a Diwali Celebration Honoring Indian Americans in Public Service in Washington, DC, on October 26th from 5 pm on Capitol Hill in Rayburn House Office Building, Reception Rooms 2043 - 2045. Host: Indiaspora,… Read more

DiasporaNEXT Author’s Roundtable

Indiaspora hosted a DiasporaNEXT Authors Roundtable featuring authors and playwrights to showcase stories written about and rooted in the Diaspora community. Incredible and talented women shared about their works and their impetus for writing, and offered inspiration and advice for aspiring writers. This event was a kickoff event for Indiaspora's new DiasporaNEXT initiative. One of Indiaspora’s primary goals is… Read more

Indiaspora Philanthropy Leaders List Launch

We are excited to announce our our 2021 Indiaspora Philanthropy Leaders Leaders List, celebrating 100 leaders who have made a significant impact with their philanthropic vision and contributions. The Indiaspora Philanthropy Leaders List is part of an effort to recognize the top leaders of Indian origin in philanthropy from countries around the globe. During these unprecedented times, where COVID-19 has… Read more

“Kamala Harris and the Rise of Indian Americans” Book Launch

Conceptualized and edited by media veteran Tarun Basu and published by award-winning Wisdom Tree, Indiaspora is privileged to serve in an advisory role in this project, which chronicles the journey of the Indian diaspora in an array of fields, from activism to academia, from business to entrepreneurship, from philanthropy to hospitality. Launch I Thank you for joining us for the virtual… Read more

Indiaspora Climate Summit 2021

Join us for our upcoming Indiaspora Climate Summit on April 20th that will address topics around climate and environmental justice, and bring together policy experts, advocates, and leaders in the environmental, climate change, sustainability, and energy space, with talks, as well as breakout discussions. Session I: The India Perspective How do you prosper in a net-zero economy? Featuring: Satya Tripathi,… Read more

Indiaspora Holiday Culinary Show with Two-star Michelin Chef Srijith Gopinathan

We held an Indiaspora Holiday Culinary Show with dear friend and world renowned Chef Srijith Gopinathan of Taj Campton Place San Francisco, the Executive Chef of one of the only Indian restaurants to be awarded two Michelin stars. He offered a fabulous virtual culinary demonstration for our members, several of whom cooked alongside him in their kitchens. Chef Srijith demonstrated… Read more

Madhuri Dixit Nene & Dr. Shriram Nene | Indiaspora Salon

Indiaspora was delighted and honored to host eminent actress, producer, and entrepreneur Madhuri Dixit Nene, and healthcare innovator and cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Dr. Shriram Nene for our Virtual Salon October 11, 2020. Read more

Unpacking India-China Tensions | Indiaspora Salon

Indiaspora hosted a timely discussion on India-China ties. In addition to the geopolitical and strategic dimensions of the conflict between the two countries, this call will cover the domestic Indian political impact of the current India - China tensions, as well as an analysis of the confrontation from a US lens. We were delighted to host noted scholars Tanvi Madan, Dhruva… Read more

Asha Rangappa | Indiaspora Salon

In our continuing effort to bring relevant information to our community, Indiaspora was delighted to host our Virtual Salon, "Disinformation and its Effects on Democracy," with Asha Rangappa. Asha is a global affairs expert. She is currently a Senior Lecturer at Yale and also a legal and national security analyst for CNN. Asha served as a Special Agent in the New York Division… Read more

Vinod Kholsa: Technology Benefitting Society | Indiaspora Salon

At Indiaspora's Virtual Salon with legendary investor Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and founder of Khosla Ventures, Vinod shares his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement, how he delves into a new topic of research, how technology can play a key role in areas such as police accountability and COVID-19, and more. Read more

Indiaspora Post-Election Analysis 2020

Nov. 4th: 7-11 pm EST, 4-8 pm PST | Nov. 5th: 5:30-9:30 am IST We were thrilled to bring you a blockbuster U.S. post-election analysis show the day after the presidential election with LIVE commentary from elected Indian American political leaders on the federal, state and local levels; political and policy experts; Indian-Americans from the presidential campaigns; and community advocates… Read more

Indiaspora Philanthropy Summit 2020

The Philanthropy Summit is organized in two sessions to accommodate the India and U.S. topics, audiences, and time zones. Please click on the link(s) below and confirm your participation for the Summit. We encourage you to attend both sessions.

Indian Americans Vote 2020

In advance of the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, Indiaspora partnered with AAPI Data on a nonpartisan report that focuses on the Indian American electorate. The launch began with an overview of the demographics of our growing Indian American community and recently concluded 2020 presidential election voter survey results, presented by Dr. Karthick Ramakrishnan, founder of AAPI Data. A thoughtful panel… Read more

Diaspora Women Redefining Digital

In partnership with Sree's Daily Global Covid19 Show and Scroll.in, Indiaspora hosts monthly conversations with our members to highlight topics of interest. Four women who are leaders in the digital and cloud space shared their work and experiences: Somdutta Singh is the founder and CEO of Assiduus Global, an e-commerce management company. She is also the former Vice-Chairperson of the… Read more

Felicitation to Aziz Haniffa

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our felicitation of Aziz! It was a memorable night with an outpouring of kind words, funny stories, and gratitude for Aziz's work in the Indian-American community. Executive Editor of India Abroad, Aziz Haniffa has had a 35-year long career at America’s first, oldest, and most widely read newspaper for the… Read more

2020 Indiaspora Business Leaders List Press Conference

For the past several months, Indiaspora has been working hard to unveil a list of more than 50 Indian diaspora leaders who are at the helm of the largest global companies today. Indiaspora held a virtual press conference with global Diaspora leaders to announce the launch of the Indiaspora Business Leaders list. Speakers addressed leadership amidst racial injustice and Black… Read more

Together: Town Hall with Vivek Murthy, 19th U.S. Surgeon General

Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discussed his new book, Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World, in conversation with Indiaspora Board member Sejal Hathi, M.D., M.B.A. followed by a Q&A with the audience July 30th. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel and share your thoughts in the comments! From the publisher: Together:… Read more

Indiaspora Civil Rights Town Hall

In light of the recent death of George Floyd, acts of police brutality, ensuing protests and civil unrest, Indiaspora held a Civil Rights Town Hall to discuss what this means for race relations in the U.S., how the Indian-American community can show intra-racial solidarity during this time, and how we can become agents to end systemic racism. We heard from an… Read more

ChaloGive Facebook LIVE

Indiaspora's ChaloGive initiative has helped get more than 6 million meals to the U.S. and India. Now we are going for the next million! On May 4th, we went live for ChaloGive. Indiaspora friend, Hari Sreenivasan, Anchor of PBS Newshour Weekend, interviewed our special guests and there was special musical performances by Grammy Winner and Environmentalist, Ricky Key. Some of the speakers included: Claire Babineaux-Fontenot,… Read more

Indiaspora Global Forum 2020

Our Indiaspora Global Forum has been postponed at this time. Our annual flagship retreat brings together leaders and change agents and affords them the opportunity to engage in intellectually stimulating discussions and powerful networking on issues that affect the Indian diaspora. Indiaspora's members and prominent friends – a group of Indian diaspora leaders from various professions, including academia, finance, technology,… Read more

Indiaspora Philanthropy Summit

Join us for our annual Indiaspora Philanthropy Summit at Georgetown University October 2. We will be announcing two exciting initiatives in philanthropy, including ChaloGive, a week-long giving initiative for the diaspora from Oct. 2-8, and a philanthropy alliance of India-focused NGOs

Indiaspora Global Forum 2019

The Indiaspora Global Forum is our annual flagship event which attracts leaders and change agents and affords them the opportunity to engage in intellectually stimulating discussions and powerful networking on issues that affect the Indian diaspora. Building on last year's Forum, Indiaspora was on its way to convening a truly global event with participants from all over the world. The… Read more

HeritageINDIA 2019

Claim your birthright and discover your heritage. INDIA's Riches: History, Culture, Diversity & Democracy. Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kerala. July 21-August 10, 2019.

Global Connect: London Calling

Indiaspora recently completed our “Global Connect: London Calling” Delegation, from July 11th to the 14th. During our delegation to England, we hosted a number of different invitation-only events for our members and select friends. We were joined by 45 members and met over 100 leaders in the Indo-British Community and the UK at large! The purposes of our delegation included connecting… Read more

Careers in Congress

The Congressional South Asian American Staff Association, in collaboration with the Washington Leadership Program, the South Asian Bar Association of DC, and Indiaspora, hosted a panel on starting a career in Congress on Thursday, June 13, at Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC. Our bi-partisan panel shared their experiences and tips for how an intern in DC can transform a summer experience… Read more

Celebrating 150 Years of Mahatma Gandhi

Indiaspora co-hosted 150 Years of Mahatma Gandhi, a celebration on Capitol Hill spearheaded by the Embassy of India in partnership with several community organizations. It is the first of several events planned throughout the next year honoring Gandhi's legacy.

Diwali on Capitol Hill 2018

Indiaspora co-hosted Diwali on Capitol Hill at Dirksen Senate Office Building November 14 with BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Hindu American Foundation, and several other community and faith-based organizations.

More than 25 Members of Congress in the House and Senate took turns lighting the ceremonial diya throughout the evening. Special guest Honorable Navtej Sarna, India's Ambassador to the U.S, commended the Indian diaspora on the progress they have achieved.

Global Connect: Canada 2018

Indiaspora took a high-level delegation of our members and prominent friends to Canada from October 14 - 16. We connected with Indian diaspora in Canada across different professions; explored common philanthropic interests for giving to India and within North America; and met Indo-Canadian entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and other industry leaders, and sought to strengthen global diaspora ties with senior Indo-Canadian politicians and policymakers. Read about our trip, participants, the agenda, photos, and special thanks to certain individuals who helped make this trip possible.

Indiaspora Leadership Forum 2018

This year's Leadership Forum brought together about 150 Indian diaspora leaders from various backgrounds and professions, including business, finance, technology, law, healthcare, public policy and the arts, to discuss issues that impact our Indian diaspora community on a variety of topics, ranging from philanthropy, politics and US-India relations to health, education and the arts. To see a list of our Board and members, please visit here.

Indiaspora Philanthropy Summit July 17

Indiaspora’s Philanthropy Summit, “For Givers, Doers, and Thinkers,” was an action-oriented gathering Tuesday, July 17, at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Initial results of our Indian American Community Engagement Survey, conducted with Dalberg Advisors and other survey partners, were presented, and provided context to engage in thought-provoking conversations on various aspects of philanthropy.

Global Connect: New Delhi for US-India-Israel Tech Triangle

Indiaspora led a delegation of Indian-American, Indian, Jewish-American and Jewish leaders in the tech startup and business space on the sidelines of Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to New Delhi for a Tech Triangle Summit that Indiaspora organized in partnership with NASSCOM.

Leveraging Collective Impact to Promote India’s Development: The Role of the Indian Diaspora in the Fight Against Tuberculosis

Indiaspora partnered with USAID, American India Foundation, Dasra, and Intellecap to bring together leading Indian-Americans and organizations committed to India’s sustainable development at Georgetown University India Initiative. Experts offered their thoughts on how the collective impact of the Indian diaspora can work together to advance the Government of India’s stated goal of ending TB in India by 2025. Speakers shared their experiences and lessons learned working on India’s most pressing health issues, and emphasized how innovation, entrepreneurship, financing, and public-private approaches that have been successful in meeting other health challenges can be brought to bear in the fight against TB.

Indiaspora partners with MET Community to Celebrate Women Entrepreneurs in the Nation’s Capital

Indiaspora recently had the privilege of partnering with MET Community, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting innovative, sustainable and responsible women entrepreneurship, as it hosted their Third Annual ForoMET DC to celebrate International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, a day designated by the United Nations to celebrate, empower and support women entrepreneurs and alleviate poverty. The event on November 13th, which took place in downtown Washington DC, attracted more than 100 attendees, including entrepreneurs, local business leaders and longtime MET supporter

U.S.-Israel-India Business Forum in Silicon Valley

Indiaspora co-hosted a US-India-Israel Business Forum on November 13, Monday, in the San Francisco Bay Area at GSVlabs, 585 Broadway, Redwood City, California. The day-long, invitation-only summit was held in conjunction with the Indian and Israeli Consulates, the US-India Business Council (USIBC), and the American Jewish Committee (AJC), among other supporting organizations. Indiaspora member Raju Reddy served as one of the panel judges for the pitch competition where startups proposed their business ideas.

Diwali on Capitol Hill 2017

Indiaspora co-hosted a Diwali on Capitol Hill Celebration on November 7th from 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm in the Kennedy Caucus Room in Russell Senate Office Building, 2 Constitution Ave, NE. We joined fellow community organizations, including BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Hindu American Foundation (HAF), Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), The Art of Living Foundation, the Association of United Hindu & Jain Temples (UHJT), and the Global Indian Jewish Relations Institute (GIJRI) to host an auspicious evening to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, Co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, performed the ceremonial duties of lighting the diya. Several Members of Congress and Ambassadors offered remarks.

U.S.-India-Japan Reception with Global Partnership Foundation

Indiaspora co-hosted a U.S.-India-Japan Trilateral Congressional Reception with the Global Partnership Summit (2017), an initiative of the nonprofit India Center Foundation (ICF) to advance inclusive, sustainable, and empowering models of development.

Indiaspora’s 5th Anniversary Leadership Forum

This year our annual invitation-only flagship event took place in an idyllic, resort-like environment about 35 miles from Washington, DC, at Lansdowne Resort and Spa in the suburbs of Virginia. Indian-American leaders from various industries and backgrounds convened for a weekend filled with intellectually stimulating content, enjoyable camaraderie and exclusive networking.

Global Connect: Israel

July 2017 was a historic month in India-Israel relations. It was the first time that an Indian Prime Minister visited Israel, 25 years after the two countries established full diplomatic relations. To mark the occasion, Indiaspora took a high-level delegation of our members from the US and India to Israel, during Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit there.

Indiaspora’s 5th U.S.-India Bilateral Dialogue

Politics, policy, and philosophy: these were the topics discussed at Indiaspora’s 5th U.S.-India Bilateral Dialogue, at The Hay-Adams Hotel overlooking the White House. The sidelines dialogue coincided with PM Modi’s first visit to Washington, DC, since the change in the Administration. Indiaspora also hosted a reception: Celebrating U.S.-India Relations the evening prior.

FICCI-IIFA 2017 Global Business Forum

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA), in partnership with the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI), are organizing the 2017 FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum on the sidelines of the IIFA Weekend and Awards. This annual forum has been convened in cities across the world since 2005 and is focused on strengthening business ties between India and its significant trade and investment partners. The panel discussion, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, will be moderated by Indiaspora founder M.R. Rangaswami, and feature Indiaspora Founders Circle members Sunil Wadhwani, of WISH Foundation, and Bharat Desai, Co-Founder of Syntel, among others.

From India With Love

Indiaspora hosted special screenings of From India with Love, a documentary film from first-time director Mandar Apte, about six Americans who were all victims of violence and who embarked on an epic journey to India to deepen their understanding of nonviolence.

Star-Studded Indiaspora Gala 2017 Replete with Significance

Leaders from the 3-million-strong Indian-American community joined with representatives from the U.S. and India to celebrate the "Fab Five" Indian-Americans elected to serve in the U.S. Congress, as well as the two Indian-Americans nominated to senior positions in the Trump administration.

Indiaspora Forum 2016

The 3rd annual forum, hosted by Indiaspora, will once again bring together the leadership of the Indian American and Indian community for a three-day summit during Forum 2016 which is set to happen over the May 20-22, 2016 weekend in Philadelphia, PA. Venue: Chubb Hotel and Conference Center | Philadelphia, PA https://aceconferencecenter.com Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is not only home to many national… Read more

Indiaspora Congressional Diwali in D.C. 2015 | Video

Capitol Hill brought the Diwali season to Washington D.C. in glamour, glitz and style at Congressional Diwali in D.C. 2015. Inspired by Indian American Congressman, Ami Bera (D-CA), Co-Chair of the House Caucus on India and Indian Americans, the evening started with the lighting of the Diya by Leader Pelosi, Over 1200 people and 50 dignitaries, Congressmen and Congresswomen, were in attendance at the majestic Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress on the evening of November 4, 2015.

Congressional Diwali in DC 2015: Light up the Capitol with Diwali D.C.

Capitol Hill brought the Diwali season to Washington D.C. in glamour, glitz and style at Congressional Diwali in D.C. 2015. This was the third Diwali celebration of its type, and had the inspiration of our only Indian American Congressman, Ami Bera (D-CA), being the Co-Chair of the House Caucus on India and Indian Americans. His wish was that the… Read more

DIALOGUE Breaks New Ground with Mission 2022