Ekal USA celebrating 25 years of education, empowerment, and endless futures
For 25 years, Ekal USA has been dedicated to bringing basic education, digital literacy, healthcare, and economic empowerment to remote villages in rural and tribal India. Join us in celebrating this historic silver milestone as we continue transforming lives and building self-reliant communities.
Ekal is what it is today because of friends like you. Your belief, your encouragement, and your unwavering support have been at the foundation of every step forward.
Event Details
Date
September 25-27, 2026
5:00 PM
Venue
Four Points by Sheraton
1200 Claren Circle
Morrisville, NC
If you need additional information, please send an email to Manisha Jain - manisha.jain@ekal.org.
Register for the Event
Hotel Reservation
Special Group Rate Offerings
- Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Durham Airport for 134.00 USD per night.
- Last Day to Book : Thursday, September 10, 2026.
- Breakfast included- Hrs 6.00 a.m to 10.00 a.m
- Hotel is 1.8 miles from the Airport. To call the Hotel 919-380-1221 for free shuttle service.
Book Flights to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Registration starts at 2:00 p.m. on Friday - Sept 25th and Conference ends at noon on Sunday - Sept 27th.
Event Agenda
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Friday, September 25, 2026
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2:00 PM
ENC Registration Opens
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CONFERENCE BEGINS at 4:30 PM
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4:30 PM
Chai & Snacks/ Ice Breakers
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5:00 PM
Ganesh Stuti, intro core team, Housekeeping Rules
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5:15 PM
Welcome by Subraji
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5:25 PM
RP & CP Presentations
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7:25 PM
Q & A
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8:00 PM
Recognizing BOD 2025 - 2026, and incoming BOD
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8:30 PM
Dinner
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9:30 PM
Entertainment
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Saturday Morning
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7:00 AM
Prayer-light lamp - sing a prayer
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7:15 AM
Vanyatra
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8:15 AM
Q & A
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8:35 AM
Tea & Snack Break
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8:45 AM
Ekal USA Presentation & Q/A
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9:45 AM
Ekal India Presentation & Q/A
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11:15 AM
Office Team Presentation & Q/A
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11:45 AM
Lunch
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12:45 PM
Event Team Presentation & Q/A
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1:15 PM
Finance Team Presentation & Q/A
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1:45 PM
Group Picture
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Saturday Afternoon
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2:30 PM
Saumitra Gokhale Ji - Speech
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3:00 PM
Yuva Udaan / Awards
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Tea/Dry snack
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Saturday Evening
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6:30 PM
Dinner (Black and Silver-Dress to Impress)
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7:30 PM
Recognitions & Felicitations, Ekal 25 Movie
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8:30 PM
Music & Dance, Desert & Tea
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Sunday, September 27, 2026
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Sunday Morning
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8:00 AM
Pranayam
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8:30 AM
Reflections
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9:30 AM
Donor Engagement Strategies
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10:30 AM
Reflections/Feedback/Closing Remarks
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Brunch @ 9:00 AM (To go boxes will be provided)
This special day is about celebrating the journey we've walked together, witnessing the change your support has created, and sharing the spirit of service with one another. Your presence will truly make this gathering more meaningful.
WITH WARMTH AND GRATITUDE
Ekal Family
89,039
Schools
2.34 million
Students
1.16 million
Boy Enrolled
1.18 million
Girl Enrolled
