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VPA Keynotes and VIPs Invited (Listed alphabetically) |
Sri. S.M. Krishna - Honorable Governor of Maharashtra and former Chief Minister of Karnataka.
The Governer has been credited with helping turn Bangalore into the Silicon Valley of Asia and a
Technological magnet for High-Tech firms across the globe. A talented and charismatic statesman,
it is only fitting that Governor Krishna is invited to give the keynote address in the heart of
America's Silicon Valley. |
To hear a recent Radio Kannada interview of Krishne Gowda, please click here |
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Professor Krishne Gowda - Renowned humorist and writer. The professor is scheduled to entertain the crowd with his unique brand of
social commentary. 
Sri. H.D. Kumaraswamy - the Honorable Chief Minister of Karnataka is a dynamic leader from our Community. He is working diligently
and tirelessly to continue the growth of the IT sector while insuring that the farming community does
not get left behind.
Captain Neil Prakash - Iraq War Veteran and recipient of the Silver Star for Bravery Under Fire.
We have invited Captain Prakash to inspire, educate, and motivate us all to be our best.
Dr. D. Hemachandra Sagar - Vice Chairman of the Sagar Group, a diversified group of manufacturing
and trading companies, active in textiles, machinery, chemicals, energy and engineering. Dr. Sagar is both an inspirational and motivating figure given his his pioneering efforts in not just business but education also. 
Sri. V. G. Siddhartha - Chairman Amalgamated Bean Coffee Trading Company Ltd (ABCTCL), India's
largest integrated coffee conglomerate. A leading entrepreneur who turned a one store internet café
on Brigade Road into a multinational enterprise. 
Justice Sri. Venkatachala - Retired Justice and Ex-LokAyukta, Justice Venkatachala created waves
by working to clean up corruption and provide a voice to the common man.
An inspiration to all Vokkaligas who strive to right what is wrong in the world. 
