The people who brought you the conference:

PAACT
Established in February 2000, the Pakistani American Association of Connecticut is a non-profit organization of Pakistanis, committed to preserving, supporting and enhancing the economic development of Pakistan and Pakistanis in Pakistan and in the United States.
PAACT is devoted to remain politically unaffiliated and to deliver its program to promote economic development in Pakistan.

PAKPAC
The Pakistani American Public Affairs Committee Foundation (PAKPAC-Foundation) is a nationwide, membership based, non-profit civic education organization.
The Foundation’s mission includes education of the Pakistani American Community to become a part of the main stream community as an integrated, integral part of the society.
The Foundation is organized to be a unified voice on issues and concerns common to the Pakistani American Community and serves in educating media groups, journalists, politicians, academicians and members of think tanks about views of concern, and importance to the Pakistani American Community.

CT Chapter of APPNA
Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) is the largest organization of people of Pakistani heritage living abroad. Connecticut Chapter of APPNA is affiliated with the national organization APPNA. APPNA is a charitable organization dedicated to fostering scientific development and education in the field of medicine and to delivering better health care, irrespective of race, color, creed, or gender.
APPNA saves lives and relieves suffering through its participation in medical relief and other charitable activities at home and abroad. Established in 1976, APPNA is one of the largest ethnic medical societies in North America representing more than 15,000 physicians and health care professionals of Pakistani descent serving across the United States and Canada. APPNA with its chapters and alumni networks is the front leader of Pakistani Diaspora. APPNA physicians have actively participated in the relief activities in the aftermath of tragic 9/11, Katrina, Tsunami, 2005 Pakistan Earthquake, and other natural and man made disasters around the world.
APPNA is a not-for-profit organization registered in the State of Illinois, and designated as a tax exempt charity under the section 501 (c)(3) of Internal Revenue Code.