American Telugu Association is all set for its upcoming mega event 12th Annual ATA convention and the youth conference to be held from July 6th to 8th in Atlanta. The ATA committee seems to have met and discussed the various issues pertaining to the program at length. The members are to have met at the residence of Mr Bhagawan Reddy to discuss the planning of the event.

Speaking to prominent media in this regard, Dr Rajender Jinna gave a brief about the various aspects of the event. He added that the meeting also discussed the means of transport facilities for the trip to Atlanta.   ATA is expecting 7000-8000 people to attend the convention. The programs include cultural, youth, literary, senior citizens related, kavi sammelana, alumni meeting, and medical education related.  There would also be around 150 booths to showcase the businesses by Telugu people such as clothing, real estate, etc., There would be a separate pavilion to promote IT businesses since Telugu people have a strong presence in this sector.

Dr. Rajender Jinna said that the main aim of this ATA convention is to bring all Telugu people onto one platform to network with each other and promote Telugu culture and heritage.  (With Inputs from Internet- Aarkay)