The American Telugu Association (ATA) is set to host an exclusive Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Panel as part of its 19th ATA Conference & Youth Convention, taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2026, at the Baltimore Convention Center, Maryland. The session is expected to bring together leading business executives, investors, legal experts, and entrepreneurs to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate growth.
The distinguished panel features Craig Chason, Partner at Pillsbury Law Firm; Gautam Ijoor, CEO of Alpha Omega and TEDx Speaker; Marybeth Wootton, Executive Advisor, CEO, and Investor; Bob Kipps, Investment Banker at KippsDeSanto & Co.; and Greg Popera, Managing Director at Merrill Lynch. The discussion will be moderated by Rana Chegu, President of LBO Technology, while Anil Boinapalli, Chair of the ATA Business Committee, is leading the initiative.
Designed for business leaders, startup founders, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs, the session will offer valuable insights into M&A strategies, investment trends, legal considerations, and business expansion. ATA organizers say the panel aims to create meaningful networking opportunities while fostering collaboration within the global Telugu business community.
ATA convention is being organized under the leadership of President Jayanth Challa and the ATA team. The organizing committee includes Convener Sridhar Banala, Coordinator Ravi Challa, National Coordinator Sharath Vemula, Director Sudheer Damidi, Co-Coordinator Zeenath Kundur, Co-Convener Aravind Muppidi, Co-National Coordinator Kaushik Sama, Conference Regional Coordinator Tirumala Reddy Munukuntla, and Co-Director Kiran Ala, who are working in close coordination to ensure the successful execution of this landmark event.
