{"id":666487,"date":"2026-05-06T00:02:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T04:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/?p=666487"},"modified":"2026-05-07T00:22:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T04:22:18","slug":"aapi-announces-aapicon-2026-the-real-stage-the-real-celebration-as-tampa-prepares-for-a-landmark-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/666487\/","title":{"rendered":"AAPI Announces AAPICON 2026: \u201cThe Real Stage, The Real Celebration\u201d as Tampa Prepares for a Landmark Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Tampa, FL \u2014\u00a0 The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has officially opened registration for its A to Z Package for the 44th Annual AAPI Convention & Scientific Assembly \u2014 AAPICON 2026, set to take place over the July 4th weekend in Tampa, Florida. AAPI leaders describe the 2026 convention as a defining moment for the organization, promising an elevated experience built on unity, excellence, and celebration.<\/p>\n

AAPI President Dr. Amit Chakrabarty announced the launch in a message to members, declaring: \u201cThis is the convention \u2014 the one and only official AAPI Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly, recognized, sanctioned, and powered by the full strength of our national organization. Accept no imitations, no look\u2011alikes, and no unofficial events.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his message, Dr. Chakrabarty declared: \u201cThis is the convention \u2014 the one and only official AAPI Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly, recognized, sanctioned, and powered by the full strength of our national organization. Accept no imitations, no look\u2011alikes, and no unofficial events.\u201d<\/p>\n

Calling Tampa 2026 \u201cthe real stage, the real celebration,\u201d Dr. Meher Medavaram, President-Elect of AAPI, emphasized the authenticity and scale of the event: \u201cOur community deserves the best, and this year we are delivering a convention that sets a new benchmark for excellence, unity, and celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

A to Z Package: \u201cThe Complete Experience\u201d<\/p>\n

The newly opened A to Z Package, priced at $599 per person, offers attendees premium access to signature events, cultural showcases, scientific sessions, and entertainment. Dr. Krishen Kumar, Vice President of AAPI, described it as: \u201cThe complete experience \u2014 premium access, signature events, cultural showcases, scientific sessions, and entertainment that defines the AAPI legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

He urged members to register early, noting: \u201cThis is shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable conventions in AAPI history.\u201d<\/p>\n

AAPI\u2019s Proven Track Record: \u201cThe Best Is Yet to Come\u201d<\/p>\n

Reflecting on AAPI\u2019s year of successful national events, Dr. Seema Arora, Secretary of AAPI, stated: \u201cYou have followed each of our events this year. We have delivered every single time, beyond expectations \u2014 and the truth is simple: the best is yet to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Soumya Neravetla, Treasurer of AAPI, emphasized the organization\u2019s commitment to unity: \u201cAAPI conventions are not just events \u2014 they are expressions of who we are as a community. AAPICON 2026 will showcase our unity, our heritage, and our collective strength.\u201d<\/p>\n

AAPI Convention Convener Dr. Raghu Juvvadi added a personal invitation to the AAPI community: \u201cJoin us for the experience of a lifetime at the AAPI Annual Convention in Tampa. Let us pamper you with mouthwatering, exotic cuisine\u2026 mind\u2011blowing entertainment\u2026 top\u2011class CME\u2026 and the kind of alumni networking that feels like a homecoming.\u201d<\/p>\n

Convention Organizers: \u201cAAPI Is Bringing Its Best to Tampa\u201d<\/p>\n

Convention Chair Dr. Sagar Galwankar highlighted the ambition behind the 2026 event, stating: \u201cAAPICON 2026 is where we intend to redefine what a national medical convention can be. Our team is committed to delivering an experience that blends scientific excellence with cultural pride and community celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Dr. Chakrabarty echoed this sentiment: \u201cEvery detail of this convention is being designed to honor our members \u2014 their achievements, their heritage, and their contributions to American medicine. Tampa will feel like a reunion, a celebration, and a professional milestone all at once.\u201d<\/p>\n

AAPI Leadership: \u201cUnity, Quality, and Value\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Chakrabarty added: \u201cOur members expect quality, transparency, and value. The A to Z Package reflects our promise to deliver a premium experience while keeping the convention accessible and meaningful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Special Member Incentives<\/p>\n

AAPI also announced a sponsorship\u2011linked discount to encourage broader participation: \u201cBring a new sponsor for the event and get 10% of their sponsorship amount taken off your registration package. A win for you, a win for AAPI.\u201d (A to Z Package excluded.)<\/p>\n

Tampa 2026: \u201cA Celebration of Who We Are\u201d<\/p>\n

AAPI leaders describe AAPICON 2026 as a celebration of the organization\u2019s identity and impact. Dr. Chakrabarty summarized the spirit of the event: \u201cTampa 2026 is not just a convention \u2014 it is a celebration of who we are as physicians, as a community, and as a family. This is our moment to come together, to celebrate our achievements, and to shape the future of AAPI.\u201d<\/p>\n

Registration Now Open<\/p>\n

AAPI encourages members to secure their spots early, as premium events and packages are expected to reach capacity quickly. \u201cThis is the year to be there,\u201d Dr. Chakrabarty said. \u201cThis is AAPICON \u2014 the real celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

With seating and premium access allocated on a first\u2011come, first\u2011served basis, AAPI leadership is urging members to register early. \u201cThis is the year we raise the bar, celebrate our legacy, and shine together on a national stage,\u201d Dr. Chakrabarty stated, inviting the AAPI family to make Tampa 2026 \u201cthe celebration of a lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n

For updates, registration, sponsorship, and program details, please visit:\u00a0www.aapiconvention.org<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0www.aapiusa.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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