Delegates from the American Telugu Association met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller to discuss the upcoming ATA 19th Conference in Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, MD – On March 10, a delegation from the American Telugu Association (ATA), led by President Jayanth Challa, met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller at the State Capitol. The purpose of the meeting was to extend an invitation to the ATA 19th Conference, scheduled to take place at the Baltimore Convention Center from July 31 to August 2.
Joining Challa in the meeting were Conference Convener Sridhar Banala, Board of Trustees member Ram Mattapalli, and Co-Coordinator Zeenath Kundoor. The ATA team provided the Governor and Lt. Governor with an overview of the conference plans and preparations for what will be the first national Telugu conference hosted in Maryland.
The three-day event is anticipated to attract a record attendance of approximately 15,000 participants. Governor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller expressed their congratulations to the ATA delegation and conveyed the State’s full support for the successful execution of the conference. They also indicated their interest in attending the event, along with several state secretaries and other government officials who are expected to participate.
The ATA is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the Telugu language, culture, and community engagement across the United States through various conferences, cultural programs, and outreach initiatives. The upcoming conference aims to further these goals by bringing together Telugu-speaking individuals and families from across the nation.
According to India West, the meeting underscores the growing recognition and support for the Telugu community in Maryland and highlights the importance of cultural events in fostering community ties.