The Inaugural Gathering
Sikh Ivy League
Conference
The first conference bringing together Sikh students and professionals from Ivy League campuses for an afternoon of leadership, learning, and community.
Co-Sponsored by United Sikh Movement (USM) and Sikhs of NY (SONY)
About the Conference
What to Expect
The Sikh Ivy League Conference is a half-day event designed to connect, inspire, and build community. You will hear from accomplished professionals across finance, technology, medicine, and venture capital. You will meet Sikh peers from campuses you may have never visited. And you will leave with a network that extends far beyond your own university.
Date and Time
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location
World Trade Center
New York City
Dress Code
Business Casual
Speakers
Who You Will Hear From
Leaders and rising professionals across finance, technology, medicine, law, and venture capital.
Experienced Professionals
Sandeep Chhabra
Director, Investment Banking
PJT Partners
Director in PJT Partners' Strategic Advisory Group, advising on M&A and capital markets across the consumer and retail sectors. Previously a Vice President at Lazard and Corporate Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore. Harvard Law School J.D.; Rutgers University B.A. in Economics and Political Science.
Akash Magoon
Co-Founder & CEO
Adonis
Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree who co-founded Nayya (AI benefits platform, $515M valuation) before launching Adonis, a healthcare revenue intelligence platform that has raised $54M+. Previously an engineer at AWS, Cedar, and Enigma Technologies. University of Maryland B.S. in Computer Science.
Dr. Gunisha Kaur
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Weill Cornell Medicine
Physician-scientist and Co-Medical Director of the Weill Cornell Center for Human Rights. Named an Emerging Leader by the National Academy of Medicine. Author of "Lost in History: 1984 Reconstructed." Cornell University B.S.; Weill Cornell M.D.; Harvard M.A. in Medical Anthropology.
Navi Singh
Partner
Taisu Ventures
Partner at Taisu Ventures and Principal at TiE Boston. Previously a General Partner and Head of Technology at Antler U.S., leading early-stage investments across the firm's decentralized venture model. MIT research background in infrared technology with over 10 years in tech startups and risk management.
Early Career & Recent Graduates
Jaspreet Singh
Private Equity Associate
Blackstone
Private Equity Associate at Blackstone Capital Partners. Previously an Investment Banking Analyst at Evercore in Liability Management & Restructuring and a Special Situations Analyst at APL Group covering real estate and digital infrastructure. Wharton School B.S. in Finance and Accounting, Summa Cum Laude.
Jupneet Singh
MD Student, Harvard-MIT HST
U.S. Air Force
Harvard Medical School HST MD student and U.S. Air Force Second Lieutenant training to become a trauma surgeon. First female Air Force ROTC Rhodes Scholar; first woman in the Armed Forces to receive the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship. MIT B.S. in Chemistry; commanded ROTC Detachment 365, named best in the nation.
Avi Singh
Investment Banking Analyst, M&A
J.P. Morgan
M&A Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan. Previously a Summer Investment Associate at Citadel (L/S Equities, Consumer & TMT) and Summer Analyst at Enhanced Healthcare Partners. Duke University B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science with a Finance minor.
Neelam Sandhu
J.D. Candidate & Davis Polk Fellow
Columbia Law School
J.D. Candidate at Columbia Law School and Davis Polk Leadership Fellow. Previously an Associate under Blackstone's General Counsel for four years; incoming Cravath Summer Associate. Yale College B.A. with Distinction in Global Affairs and History; Cambridge Pembroke-King's Programme, highest honors.
Why This Matters
Built for Those Who Lead
Community
There is no formal network connecting Sikh students across the Ivy League. This conference changes that by creating a space for shared identity, shared ambition, and lasting relationships.
Leadership
Hear directly from professionals who have built careers at the highest levels of finance, technology, medicine, and investing. Practical insight from people who have been where you are.
Legacy
This is the first event of its kind. By attending, you become part of the founding generation of a community that will serve Sikh students at these institutions for years to come.
Agenda
Schedule for the Day
Arrival & Registration
Check in, receive your name badge, and connect with attendees over chai.
Opening Remarks
Welcome address from the organizing committee and an overview of the afternoon.
Experienced Professionals Speaker Session
Presentations from leaders in finance, technology, medicine, and venture capital on building exceptional careers.
Networking Break & Dinner
Indian cuisine and structured networking to connect with peers from across the Ivy League.
Recent Graduates Speaker Session
Insights from early-career professionals navigating the transition from campus to career.
Networking Session
Open networking to build connections with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors.
Closing Remarks
Reflections on the day and next steps for building the Sikh Ivy League community.
Social
Casual gathering and continued conversation to close out the inaugural conference.
Sponsors
Our Sponsors
Co-Sponsored by United Sikh Movement (USM) and Sikhs of NY (SONY)
USM is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of Sikh culture and heritage.SONY is a community that brings together Sikh professionals to support their career and Sikhi development.
Rick Singh
Chief Growth Officer
Fiserv
Manraj Singh
Founding Partner
Vicus Ventures
GS Suri
Founding Engineer
Tabs
Satwant Singh
SVP & Head of Monetization, DTC
NBA
Harjap Singh
Investor
Insight Partners