The 21st Biennial Havyaka Samagama, to be held in Chicago, will feature eminent personalities as keynote speakers.

Vishweshwar Bhat, Editor-in-Chief of the Vishwavani newspaper and a well-known author, and Dr. Giridhara Kaje, President of Sri Havyaka Mahasabha, Bengaluru, and a renowned Ayurveda physician, will address the gathering.

Adding to the grandeur of the convention, celebrated playback singer Anuradha Bhat will also be joining the event.

The convention is expected to bring together Havyakas from across the Americas for an enriching cultural and intellectual experience.

We're excited to share that the convention cultural committee has made available the birds eye view schedule featuring programs line up and star attractions - dignitaries attending, guest speakers, artists and performances.

Explore the complete schedule, learn about our distinguished guests, and discover the cultural performances that await you at HAA Convention 2026.

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The Havyasiri-2026 Editorial Team invites Havyaka middle and high school students of Americas to participate in our essay writing competition.

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ಹವ್ಯಕ ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್ಸ್ ಆಫ್ ದಿ ಅಮೆರಿಕಾಸ್ (HAA) ನ 21ನೇ ದ್ವೈವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದ ಪ್ರಯುಕ್ತ ಅನಿವಾಸಿ ಹವ್ಯಕರಿಗಾಗಿ ಸಣ್ಣ ಕಥೆಗಳ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯನ್ನು ಏರ್ಪಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಆಯ್ದ ಕಥೆಗಳನ್ನು ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದ ಸ್ಮರಣಸಂಚಿಕೆ "ಹವ್ಯಸಿರಿ"ಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಲಾಗುವುದು.

A short story competition has been organized for non-resident Havyakas for the 21st Biennial HAA Convention. Selected stories will be published in the commemorative issue "Havyasiri".

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ಹವ್ಯಕ ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್ಸ್ ಆಫ್ ದಿ ಅಮೆರಿಕಾಸ್ (HAA) ನ 21ನೇ ದ್ವೈವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದ ಪ್ರಯುಕ್ತ ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಲಾಗುವ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದ ಸ್ಮರಣಸಂಚಿಕೆ "ಹವ್ಯಸಿರಿ"ಗಾಗಿ ಲೇಖನಗಳನ್ನು ಆಹ್ವಾನಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ.

We warmly invite submissions for "Havyasiri", the commemorative issue being published for the 21st Biennial HAA Convention.

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We're pleased to offer specially negotiated hotel rates for our convention attendees.

Book Now: https://haaconvention.org/accommodations/

A limited number of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis until the end of February 2026. Once the block is full, standard—or higher prevailing—rates will apply. Please book early.

Your sponsorship of HAA Convention 2026 will help unite our Havyaka community, celebrate our rich culture, and make the 21st convention a grand success.

HAA is a registered charitable organization (Tax ID: 222401975), all donations and sponsorships are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

https://haaconvention.org/sponsor

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We are thrilled to announce that online registration for the HAA Convention 2026 is now officially open!

https://haaconvention.org/registration

Your early registration and support will make a huge difference in shaping a memorable HAA Convention 2026. Let's come together once again to celebrate our community, culture, and connections!

Early bird registration discounts will be ending on January 31st, 2026.

Watch HAA President for 2025-26 Muralidhara Kaje's message here:

https://haaconvention.org/presidents-message