GOPIO's 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFORT PROGRESSING VERY WELL

GOPIO's Global Convention 2009 will re-examine and re-evaluate GOPIO's role during the last 20 years with respect to goals and aspirations of 25 million people of Indian origin (PIO) living outside of India. Conference topics include: human Rights, political participation, economic trends, socio-cultural and Diasporic related issues and concerns, inter-generational conflict, challenges and opportunities for the future. The Convention theme and program details are as follows:

August 20-23, 2009

Crowne Plaza Hotel LaGuardia Airport
104-04 Ditmars Blvd., East Elmhurst, New York 11369, USA
Tel: 718-457-6300 (call for special discounted room rates for GOPIO Convention)

Theme
"People of Indian Origin: Strengthening Global Connections"

Two conferences under the broad theme.

Business Conference (Aug. 21): "India and The Indian Diaspora in the Context of Global Economic Challenges"

Diaspora Conference (Aug. 22): "The Indian Diaspora: Challenges and Opportunities in the New Millennium"

Program

Thu (8/20) Day 2:00 - 4:00pm GOPIO Executive Committee Meeting
Chaired by Inder Singh, President, GOPIO Int'l.
Day 4:00 - 6:00pm GOPIO Executive Council Meeting
Chaired by Dr Thomas Abraham, Chairman of GOPIO Int'l.
(Country & Regional Reports to be Presented)
Eve 7:00 - 9:00pm Welcome Reception/Dinner

Fri (8/21) Day 9:00am - 6:00pm GOPIO Business Conference
Eve 7:00pm - 9:00pm Reception and Convention Inauguration

Sat (8/22) Day 9:00am -10:00pm GOPIO General Council Meeting & Elections
Day 10:00am - 6:00pm GOPIO Diaspora Conference
Eve 7:00pm - 11:00pm Banquet & Cultural Program

Sun (8/23) Day 10:00am - 12:00pm GOPIO General Council Meeting (Cont'd)

Venues

Hotel and Conference Center: Crowne Plaza Hotel LaGuardia Airport
Tel: 1-718/457-6300 (call to make reservation, mention GOPIO Convention for discounted room rates)

GOPIO Executive Council Meeting and Reception on August 20th and Banquet August 22nd
World's Fair Marina Banquet Hall, Flushing, New York
(near Crowne Plaza Hotel at LaGuardia Airport)