MATA – Mana American Telugu Association

MATA Convention 2026

The MATA 2nd Convention 2026 brings together thousands of Telugu Americans for a landmark two-day celebration of our culture, heritage, and unity at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.

June 18 – 20, 2026
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center,okas
08:00

About

The MATA 2nd Convention 2026 brings together thousands of Telugu Americans for a landmark two-day celebration of our culture, heritage, and unity at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Built around our three pillars — Seva, Samskrithi, and Samanathavam (Service, Culture, Equality) — this convention is more than an event. It is a vibrant expression of who we are as a community. From the sacred Bhadrachala Sita Rama Kalyanam to the Grand Finale DSP Live Concert, Day 2 packs cultural programs, the MATA Inaugural Procession, parallel forum tracks (Political, Business, Legal, CME, AI Hackathon, Youth, Women's, Matrimony), an Awards Ceremony, and unforgettable entertainment. Day 1 features the MATA Singing Star semifinals, Youth Networking, Registration, Cocktail and Cultural Programs, the Awards Ceremony Dinner, and a live concert by Ram Miryala. Honored chief guests include Hon. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Shri K. T. Rama Rao, Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar, Thanneeru Harish Rao, D. Sridhar Babu, Gaddam Vivekanand, and celebrity guests including Suman, Ravi Teja, Raj Tharun, Devisri Prasad, Nikhil Vijayendra Simha, Adhire Abhi, Sameera Bardwaj, and producer Naga Vamsi.

Day 1 — Friday, June 19

  1. MATA Singing Star
    10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    📍 Meeting Room 1-4Competition
  2. Registration, Cocktail & Cultural Programs, Awards Ceremony, Dinner
    4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    📍 Hall BMain
  3. MATA Youth Networking Event
    6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    📍 Meeting Room 1-4Networking
  4. Ram Miryala LIVE Concert
    9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    📍 Hall BHeadliner

Day 2 — Saturday, June 20

  1. Breakfast
    7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
    Meal
  2. MATA Inaugural Procession
    8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Ceremony
  3. Bhadrachala Sita Rama Kalyanam
    9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Spiritual
  4. Lunch
    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    📍 Hall D & EMeal
+ 4 more sessions

Day 2 — Break-Out Sessions (Saturday parallel tracks)

  1. MATA Singing Star Finals
    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    📍 Meeting Room 1-4Competition
  2. Political Forum
    12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    📍 Meeting Room 1-4Forum
  3. Open Session
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    📍 Meeting Room 1-4Forum
  4. Alumni Mixer
    11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    📍 Meeting Room 5Networking
+ 11 more sessions

Speakers & Invitees

HR
Hon. Revanth Reddy
Chief Minister, Telangana
SK
Shri K. T. Rama Rao
KTR — Leader
PP
Ponnam Prabhakar
Minister, Telangana
TH
Thanneeru Harish Rao
Minister, Telangana
DS
D. Sridhar Babu
Minister, Telangana
GV
Gaddam Vivekanand
Minister, Telangana
S
Suman
Actor
RT
Ravi Teja
Actor
RT
Raj Tharun
Actor
DP
Devisri Prasad (DSP)
Music Director — Grand Finale Live Concert
RM
Ram Miryala
Playback Singer — Day 1 Live Concert
NV
Nikhil Vijayendra Simha
Music / Artist
AA
Adhire Abhi
Music / Artist
SB
Sameera Bardwaj
Music / Artist
NV
Naga Vamsi
Producer
RK
Ramana K. Kiran Duddagi
President, MATA
SG
Sreedhar Gudala
Convention Convener
TJ
Tony Janne
Co-Convenor
DG
Dama Gadala
Co-Convenor
PG
Praveen Gudaru
Executive Vice President
VB
Vijay Bhaskar Kalal
Secretary
GV
Gangadhar Vuppala
Coordinator
KB
Kalyani Bellamkonda
Coordinator
NC
Nagesh Chiataapati
Executive Director
SG
Shreesha Gandapaneni
Spiritual & Membership Director
MN
Mahender Narala
Intl. Vice President
SA
Swathi Alluri
Programs / Events Director
SP
Sridhar Pentyala
Additional Secretary
PS
Prashant SriPerambudhuru
Publicity & PR Media Director
DV
Dr. Vijay Bhaskar Bolgam
India Coordinator
SN
Sarath Naraya
Sports Director
SG
Srinivas Ganagoni
Founder & Advisory Council
PS
Pradeep Samala
Founder & Advisory Council
JR
Jithender Reddy
Advisory Council

Our Sponsors

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Grand Sponsors

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Media Partners

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Kaloji TV
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Venue

Venue
100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456
Parking

Free on-site parking. Shuttle from designated overflow lots — details announced via live updates on the day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the MATA Convention 2026?
Friday June 19 – Saturday June 20, 2026 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks PA 19456.
How do I register?
Tickets are sold via the official MATA portal at convention.mataus.org. Options range from a $75 single-day ticket through a $300 family-of-four package. The Banquet Night ($125) is currently SOLD OUT. Children under 6 enter free.
What is included in the 2-Day Entry Pass ($200)?
Both Banquet Night (Friday) and the full Main Event Saturday, including meals. The Sri Sita Rama Pattabhishekam family-of-four 2-Day Pass is $1,116.
Are refunds available?
All registrations and donations are final — no refunds, exchanges, or cancellations. For upgrades, contact the Registrations Committee at registration@mata-us.org.
Who is the headliner for the Day 2 Grand Finale?
Music Director Devisri Prasad (DSP) performs the LIVE Grand Finale concert from 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Is there parking at the venue?
Yes — free parking is available at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Shuttle details and overflow parking will be announced via the live announcement system on convention day.
Will the event be live-streamed?
Select sessions (main stage, Grand Finale) will be live-streamed via MATA media partners. Check the schedule page for the streaming link.
How can I become a vendor or exhibitor?
Hall A hosts the Exhibits & Vendor Booths all of Day 2. Vendor registration runs through the MATA Vendor & Souvenir form at convention.mataus.org.
Tax-deductible donations?
MATA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit (Tax ID 92-2402566). Tax exemption letters are mailed to all donors after the convention.
Who do I contact for help?
MATA Help Line: +1 (888) 762-8287 or info@mata-us.org. Registration issues: registration@mata-us.org.

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