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This year over 55 top-notch speakers from diverse backgrounds such as Technology, Academia, Media, Healthcare, Finance Arts, Politics, Non-profits, Law, and Entertainment will drive the conference. Interactive programming categorized by corporate, professional, community, cultural, and political themes will engage the minds and ideas of 850 diverse participants over three days. The conference showcases the potential in each field and the power of collaboration across sectors, something that is unrivaled and seen only at NetIP.

The Conference Agenda is tentative and we are in the process of finalizing many interesting sessions. Please sign up for our newsletter to be informed about updates!

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28th August, Thursday

8:00pm 1:00am Pre-Conference Happy Hour hosted by NetSAP Boston

Come join other attendees of the at one of Seaport's trendiest places to wine and dine! Known for its Rich mahogany, crisp linens and superior service combined with the superior product and the dedicated people, Morton's creates an experience you won't soon forget.

Come indulge in exotic drinks in patio, mingle with conference attendees, reconnect with old friends and make new ones at the hottest summer spot in town!

Morton's will be serving Half price appetizers for all attendees throughout the night. A cash bar will be available. For dinner reservations please call (617)526-0410.  

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29th August, Friday

8:00am 9:30am Board of Directors (BoD) Registration & Breakfast
9:30am 2:00pm

Board of Directors Meeting

2:30pm 6:30pm

Conference Registration

Board of Directors Meeting

1:30pm 9:30pm Conference Registration
 
CME, CPE & CLE Accredited Panels     (Details)    (between 2:30pm to 6:30pm)
2:30pm 3:30pm

Protecting Public Health in the US

Diabetes & Cardiovascular Health (CME)

3:30pm 4:30pm

Executive Benefits & Programs (CPE)

Risk Management and Professional Ethics (CLE/CME)

4:30pm 5:30pm

What Physicians need to know to set up their Practice (CPE/CLE)

Healthcare Law & Policy Update 2008 - What Doctors need to know (CLE/CME)

5:30pm 6:45pm

Networking for CME, CPE & CLE Attendees

Community Service Event for Hope Foundation

6:45pm 7:30pm

Break

7:30pm 12:00am

Born Into Brothels - Kids With Cameras Exhibition

Friday Night Social & Networking

8:00pm 10:00am


Special discounted dinner for Conference attendees at Bombay Club Restaurant
57 JFK Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge
Located in the heart of Harvard Square; Easy 15 min cab ride

10:30pm 12:00am


After-party at Roxy
(Not an Official NetIP event. Discounted $10 cover charge for Attendees. Transportation not provided. Easy 7 min cab ride)

30th August, Saturday

7:30am 12:30pm

Conference Registration

7:30am 8:30am Laughing Club
Sushil Bhatia
Boston Bhangra Workout
8:30am 09:30am

Breakfast

9:30am 10:00am

Conference Opening Remarks
Timothy P. Murray, Lieutenant Governor, Massachusetts

10:00am 10:45am

Opening Keynote Address
Desh Deshpande, Chairman Sycamore Networks

10:45pm 11:00pm

Break

11:00am 12:00pm The effect of "9/11" on the South Asian Diaspora as seen through artistic media South Asians in the Media & Entertainment Creating Social Impact through Entrepreneurship 15 Financial Myths.....Demystified
12:00pm 12:15pm

Break

12:15pm 1:00pm

Alliance Partner Forum Luncheon

1:00pm 1:45pm

Keynote Address
Tarun Khanna, Professor, Harvard Business School

1:45pm 2:00pm

Break

2:00pm 3:00pm

Dream: A South Asian President?

Blending our Identities

HealthCare Opportunities - 14 MM Jobs and Growing

Optional Events    (between 3:30pm to 5:30pm)
3:30pm 5:30pm

Grand Duck Tour

Wine n Greet
(Speed Dating)

Exclusive Tour of Institute of Contemporary Arts

5:30pm 6:30pm

Break

7:00pm 10:00pm

Classy Dinner Cruise on the Odyssey
Enjoy Special Performances by the following artists on the Cruise:
Live Hip hop desi solo artist - Anita Oak
Stand up comedy queen - Rasika Mathur

10:30pm 2:00am

Official Cruise After Party at Felt

31st August, Sunday

8:00am 9:00am

Bust your Gut by V-FIT

Laughing Club by Sushil Bhatia

9:45am 11:15am

South Asian Documentary Screening

India: A New Life ,   7.6 ,   Its My Life ,   Vanaja

Marrying Anita: Book Reading by Anita Jain

11:15am 11:45am

Break

11:45am 12:15pm

Brunch

12:15pm 12:30pm

Opening Remarks
Abhi Shah, CEO, Clutch Group LLC

12:30pm 1:15pm


Keynote Address

Vikram Akula, Founder and CEO, SKS Microfinance

1:15pm 1:45pm

Break

1:45pm 2:45pm

South Asian Lawyers In The Public Eye

Emergence of Indian Sounds in World Music

Indian Economy in 2020 - Moving Ahead

2:45pm 3:00pm

Break

3:0pm 4:45pm Chai Chat - American Born Confused Dating Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Networking... But No One Ever Told You Acting Workshop - Become the next superstar
4:45pm 6:00pm

Break

6:00pm 7:30pm AAPI Sponsored Networking Session for Medical Professionals VIP Reception General Networking in Lounge Area
7:30pm 8:30pm

Red Carpet Themed Gala Begins

Indian Dinner Buffet
Performance by Mike Wyatt Trio (Jazz Band)

8:30pm 2:00am

Red Carpet Themed Gala Continues

Awards & Entertainment
Hosted by Rajiv Satyal
Performance by Boston Bhangra
Performance by Burlington Taiko and more!

After-Party by DJ Pup Dawg & DJ OM