Our Bureau
Washington, DC
The American Telugu Association (ATA) hosted another successful Regional Business Summit, this time in the Washington, D.C. area on Saturday, October 9, continuing its mission to empower entrepreneurs and promote innovation across the United States.
The event, held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Fairfax, Virginia, drew more than 300 enthusiastic business aspirants and professionals. It featured a distinguished panel of industry leaders and experts representing diverse sectors including real estate, education, hospitality, women’s empowerment, business innovation, and AI-driven value creation.
Congressman Suhas Subramaniam lauded ATA for its “thought-provoking leadership, dedication, and commitment to spur growth across various sectors.”
ATA Business Chair Harish Bathini, who led the event, said the summit sparked vital discussions and provided valuable insights to drive business development and growth. “The success of the summit is the result of exceptional teamwork, strategic planning, and seamless coordination by our DMV committee members,” he added.
ATA President Jay Challa played a pivotal role in organizing the event, with participants crediting his vision, leadership, and detailed coordination for making the summit a success. His initiative and continuous guidance were instrumental in bringing the seminar to life.
Key contributors Zeenath Kundoor, Naveen Ranga, Ravi Challa, Srikanth Nadgiri, Raj Shekar, Dev Vontela, Venkat Doma, KC, Karunakar, and Ramesh received heartfelt recognition for their relentless efforts and meticulous planning, which shaped the event’s success. The contributions of Sridhar Nagi Reddy added exceptional value and vibrancy to the proceedings.
ATA extended its deepest appreciation to Sridhar Banala, Vishnu Madhavaram, Sudheer Bhandaru, Ram Mattapalli, and Sriram Srinivas for their steadfast support. Special acknowledgment was given to Sridhar for his contributions beyond the call of duty, as well as to Vaidehi for her dynamic anchoring and Raj Shekar for his professional coordination.
A sincere note of gratitude was also expressed to the summit’s speakers and moderators. Motivational Speaker Anil Sharma and Keynote Speaker Sandesh Shardha inspired participants with their engaging sessions, while Sundee Kochar’s facilitation added further depth and value to the discussions.
ATA also thanked its media partners — Pilupu TV, Raja (TV5 & ManaTV), Eshwar Banda (TV9), Venu Nakshatram, and Avanthika — for their coverage and continued support. Special appreciation went to Niranjan Reddy Podduturi for his dedicated assistance to ATA’s initiatives.
