Four-day program

Convention Schedule

From arrival Thursday to farewell Sunday — a rhythm of culture, conversation, and celebration.

Arrival & Inauguration

Thursday · July 30

  • 8:00 AM
    Convention & Registration Set-up
  • 10:00 AM onwards
    Registration
  • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Lunch
    @ San Jacinto
  • 2:00 PM
    Hotel Check-In
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Tea & Snacks
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Grand Cultural Procession
  • 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM
    Chenda Melam
  • 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM
    Mega Thiruvathira
  • 6:30 PM
    Opening Dance by Dr. Sunanda Nair Dance School
  • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Inaugural Ceremony
  • 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Dinner
    @ San Jacinto
  • 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Entertainment Program
    @ Grand Ball Room
    Lakshmi Jayan · 'Gulabi' by Roma Dance Group · 'Latsya' by Shamina Naveen & Team
  • 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Meet the Candidates
    @ Grand Ball Room
Family Convention Day

Friday · July 31

  • 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Breakfast
    @ San Jacinto
  • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
    National Committee Meeting
    @ Grand Ball Room
  • 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
    Advisory Council Meeting
    @ Grand Ball Room
  • 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    General Body Meeting
    @ Grand Ball Room
  • 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Election
    @ Austin Room
  • 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    Card Game (28 & 56)
    @ Gulf Coast 1 & 2
  • 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Onasadhya
    @ San Jacinto
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Sahithya Sammelanam
    @ Alamo 1
  • 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Tax Seminar by P. T. Thomas
    @ Alamo 1
  • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Snacks
  • 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
    Miss FOMAA
    @ Grand Ball Room
  • 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM
    Malayalee Manka & Malayalee Mannan
    @ Grand Ball Room
  • 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Best Couples Contest
    @ Grand Ball Room
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Youth Meet & Greet
    @ Alamo 2
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dinner
    @ San Jacinto
  • 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    'Salim Smirithi' — A Celebration of Movie
    @ Grand Ball Room
    Directed by Saijan Kaniyodikal
  • 9:30 PM – Midnight
    Entertainment Program · DJ Night by DJ Velladan
    @ Grand Ball Room
The Main Stage

Saturday · August 1

  • 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Breakfast
  • 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Community Health Fair
    @ Alamo 1, 2 & 3
    Coordinator: Dr. Raina Rock
  • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Youth Festival
    @ Grand Ball Room
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Cross Fire · IPCNA
    @ Alamo 1, 2 & 3
    Coordinators: Jeemon Ranni & Anil Aranmula
  • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Lunch
  • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Business Lunch / Meet
    @ Alamo 1, 2 & 3
    Chairman: Baby Uralil
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Tea & Snacks
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Closing Ceremony
    @ Grand Ball Room
  • 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Fashion Show
    @ Grand Ball Room
  • 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Banquet Dinner
    @ Grand Ball Room
  • 8:30 PM – Midnight
    Grand Entertainment Program
    @ Grand Ball Room
    Najim Arshad (Playback Singer) · Lakshmi Jayan · Live Concert by Band NRI
Farewell

Sunday · August 2

  • 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
    Breakfast
  • 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Airport shuttles to IAH & Hobby
  • All day
    Optional San Antonio Tour

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