Delegates 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 to extend an invitation—on behalf of the ATA Board of Trustees—to the ATA 19th Conference, to be held at the Baltimore Convention Center from July 31 – August 2, 2026.
Conference Convener Sridhar Banala, Board of Trustees member Ram Mattapalli, and CoâCoordinator Zeenath Kundoor joined the delegation.
The ATA team briefed the Governor and Lt. Governor on conference plans and preparations for the first national Telugu conference to be hosted in Maryland. The threeâday event is expected to draw a record attendance of approximately 15,000 participants.
Governor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller congratulated the ATA delegation, expressed the State’s full support for a successful conference, and indicated their interest in attending. Several state secretaries and other government officials are also expected to participate.
About ATA
The American Telugu Association (ATA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the Telugu language, culture, and community engagement across the United States through conferences, cultural programs, and outreach initiatives.
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