Dr. Abdul Kalam, former President of India visits Silicon Valley

President Dr. Abdul Kalam to deliver a speech on India’s prospects for a knowledge economy

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The Indian Institute of Science Alumni Association of North America (IISc AANA) announced today that former President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam will be paying a visit to Silicon Valley and deliver a speech on India’s prospects for a Knowledge Economy including Research, Education and Entrepreneurship. The event is being hosted by IIScAANA and co-hosted by PanIIT, ICC and TiE Silicon Valley and will be held at India Community Center (ICC) in Milpitas, CA on Tuesday 18 September from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Dr. Kalam will focus on ways in which he can help marshal and channel Indo-American efforts and capability, to further Indian aspirations and Indo-US collaborations, particularly in research, education, entrepreneurship and rural development in India. His mission is to transform India into a developed nation by 2020.

Dr. Kalam is one of the most distinguished scientists of India with the unique honor of receiving honorary doctorates from 30 universities and institutions from all over the world.

This is a rare opportunity to hear from a distinguished leader of this caliber on a subject of great importance. Reserve your seat today by registering online as the seats are very limited.

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