About the Conference

Gaylord Palms Convention Center , Orlando FL., Sept. 3-5, 2004

AKKA-Largest National organization of Kannada Speaking people

Kannada – A South Indian Language.

AKKA Conventions:
• Held Biennially
• 1st Convention: Houston TX Sept. 2000 -:2500 guests attended
• 2nd Convention : Detroit MI Sept. 2002 - 4500 guests attended
• 3rd Convention: Orlando FL Sept .3-5, 2004 - 5000 Guests expected

Venue :
• State of the art resort place able to accommodate 6000 guests
• Major airports, centrally located in Florida
• Major theme parks, vacation spots
• Plenty of supporting hotels, restaurants

Demographics : 5000 Guests expected
• Over 10% International, 60-70% Outside Florida
• Professionals (Physicians, Engineers etc.,) Entrepreneurs,
• Financiers, Literary pundits and more
• Dubbed a “must-attend” convention for the Kannadigas of
North America and abroad
• Estimated annual family income range: $50,000-$500,000

Platform for fostering and promoting:
• Heritage of Karnataka
• Cultural talent
• Literary, Busineness, Youth and Women’s issues
• Social community and economic issues in North America and
India and worldwide
• Workshops and Discussion panels for current issues of interest

Business opportunities for:
• Jewelery, Investments,
• Travel Industry, Computer Software/hardware,
• Pharmaceuticals