# Event Details - **Event Name**: Open Atlas Summit 2026 (Presented By Manifest) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Open Atlas Summit 2026 brings 1,000+ immigrants, founders, investors, employers and Visa experts together in Milpitas.About this EventOpen Atlas Summit 2026​The 2025 edition brought 800+ immigrants into one room for two unforgettable days. Founders met their co-founders. Engineers found their next role. People who had been navigating visa uncertainty alone finally got real answers from attorneys who've been in the trenches.​In 2026, we're going bigger. More speakers. More tracks. A job fair. Founder lounges. And the kind of late-night conversations that actually change things.​This is Open Atlas Summit. The room every immigrant wishes they had on day one​? Speakers (so far) include:• Mani Krishnan, Founder & CEO of Shastha Foods• Finn Reynolds, Head of Insights at Lawfully• Nupur Dave, NRI expert and author• Priyanka Vergadia, Sr. Director at Microsoft• Abhijay Vuyyuru, AI Product Manager at YouTube• Veeraj Gadda, Solutions Manager at PayPal• Kamal Singh, Partner at Westbridge Capital• Jyotika Gupta, Partner at Z21 Ventures• Preetha Ram, Managing Partner at Pier 70 Ventures• Dhravya Shah, O-1 Recipient at 19 y/o. Founder at Supermemory• Sagnik Basu, Exec Producer at Washington Post• Bob Webber, Immigration Attorney• Phuong Le, Partner at KLDP• John Pratt, Litigation Attorney• Duden Freeman, Former Consular Officer• Ricky Murray, Former Head of EB5 at USCIS• Michael Valverde, Former Associate Director of Field Operations at USCIS• April Padilla, Former Head of EB1A at USCIS• Shev Dalal, Former Deputy Chief Counsel at USCIS​New speakers announced weekly.? Programming​Three tracks running across two full days:​Track 01 - Founders & Builders: Fundraising, GTM, and the visa playbook for immigrant founders going from idea to Series A.​Track 02 - Career & Craft: Senior IC and EM panels on big tech, comp negotiation, and navigating layoffs on a work visa.​Track 03 - Visas & Belonging: Frank conversations with immigration attorneys, former USCIS officers, O-1 and EB-1A recipients.​Plus a job fair, founder lounges, and the kind of late-night conversations you can't get on a Zoom.​✅ Why You Should Attend​Build your network with 1,000+ high-skilled immigrants. Founders, engineers, attorneys, and investors​Get real answers on visas, green cards, fundraising, and career growth. From people who've been through it.​Find your co-founder, your next investor, or your next hire​Learn from 50+ speakers who walked the same path you're on​Leave more connected, more informed, and more equipped than when you arrived​What to Expect​Friday, August 21A dedicated Job Fair and Hackathon bringing together builders, employers, founders, and community members for a full day of opportunity, collaboration, and new connections.​Saturday, August 22A full day of keynotes, fireside chats, workshops, and tactical sessions across immigration, careers, startups, money, AI, admissions, and life after the visa grind.​Topics will include:​• Admissions and getting into top schools• FAANG hiring, layoffs, and career growth• Startup fundraising and building as an immigrant founder• J-1 and cap-exempt H-1B pathways• O-1, EB-2 NIW, and EB-1A• E-2, EB-5, and alternative immigration options• Wealth building, taxes, and long-term financial planning• Personal branding and standing out in tech• Creator careers and non-traditional paths​Legal Lounge​Attendees will also have access to one-on-one attorney consults designed for high-skilled immigrants navigating major career and life decisions in the U.S.​Consults will cover:​• Starting a company as an immigrant• Protecting your IP and founder interests• Visa strategy and immigration planning• Understanding your options before making major career or life decisions​Meet Our Sponsors​The Open Atlas Summit is made possible with the support of organizations committed to helping immigrants build successful careers, companies, and lives in the United States.​Title Sponsor: Manifest LawSponsors:• Zen EB5• GoElite• Carnegie Evaluations• Westcliff University• ImmiTranslate• Open Venture​About Open Atlas​Open Atlas is a 10,000-strong community of high-skilled immigrants in America. Founders, engineers, students, and creators building their future here. The Summit is our flagship annual gathering. Last year, 800+ people came together for two days of world-class programming, expert workshops, and genuine community. This year, we're going bigger.Meet our Co-HostAmerican South Asian Network (ASAN) is the leading platform powering South Asian progress across the United States. We elevate, empower, and unite a rising generation of South Asian creators, entrepreneurs, executives, and change-makers through community, culture, and capital!Location: India Community Centre, 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CAFriday Aug 21?: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMHackathon?: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PMJob Fair?: 06:00 PMASAN VC Founder ConnectSaturday Aug 22?: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration & Breakfast?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMKeynote: Building an Immigrant Food Empire from the Ground Up?: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMFireside: From Scientist to Founder to Investor: Reinventing Yourself in Ameri?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMO-1, NIW, EB-1A: Are You Actually Qualified??: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMAdjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMReturn-to-India Playbook: Career, Money, Family, and Timing?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMInside the FAANG Hiring Black Box: What Really Gets You Hired?: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PMDeep Tech Startups: AI, Space, and the Frontier?: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PMAlternatives to H-1B: The Visas Nobody Talks About?: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PMBootstrapped to $1M ARR: How Founders Get There Without VC Money?: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PMMaking EB-5 More Achievable: Process, Smart Financing, and Key Considerations?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLunch?: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMYour Career Needs a Brand: How to Stand Out in Tech?: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMHow Immigrants Quietly Build $10M+ Net Worth?: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMLaid Off on H-1B — What Are My Options??: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMNot an Engineer? How Immigrants Win in Marketing, Construction & Media?: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMPitching to VCs as an Immigrant Founder?: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMEB-5, Gold Card, or Wait It Out??: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMEB-1A: What Are My Odds??: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMThe Human Edge: What Becomes More Valuable in the Age of AI?: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PMGetting Accepted to gBETA, YC, and Other Early-Stage Accelerators?: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PMConsular Interviews in 2026: How To Not Get Denied at the Window?: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PMBuilding a Voice, Building a Career: Content Creation as a Career Strategy for?: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PMWhen USCIS Goes Silent: How to Fight Delayed Petitions?: 04:15 PM - 04:35 PMFireside: What Happens Inside USCIS?: 04:35 PM - 04:55 PMImmigration Policy Changes in 2026: What's Real and What's Noise?: 04:55 PM - 05:15 PMThe Immigrant Advantage: Building Businesses That Create American Opportunity?: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PMClosing Remarks: What We Build From Here - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milpitas/open-atlas-summit-2026-presented-by-manifest/100001995485536958 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, it, conferences, charities, job-fairs, art, literary-art, nonprofit, hackathons, contests - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 13 hours - Location: India Community Center (ICC) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 119, max: 119, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Milpitas - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: India Community Center (ICC) - **lat**: 37.4319272 - **long**: -121.8950362 - **full address**: India Community Center (ICC), 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Open Atlas Summit 2026 (Presented By Manifest) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b110ef3a5124b52650cf0a4807f09761e4deb2daec4d5b92bae8862da4d2285c-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcf6f7ef-gmir.jpg?v=1785242920 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Open Atlas Summit 2026 (Presented By Manifest) being held? - **A:** Open Atlas Summit 2026 (Presented By Manifest) takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at India Community Center (ICC), 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Open Atlas Summit 2026 (Presented By Manifest)? - **A:** Open Atlas Summit 2026 (Presented By Manifest) is organized by Open Atlas. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Open Atlas Summit 2026 (Presented By Manifest) is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Milpitas, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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