The Young Adults and Youth Committee is so excited to host y’all at BMM 2019 in Dallas, Texas! Here are some of the events that we have planned for our convention attendees:

For Young Adults (ages 18+):

· Meet & Greet Event – Includes group icebreakers and traditional 1:1 speed-dating (for those that want to participate). This event is a great opportunity to meet new friends at the convention!

· Dance Workshop with Texas Mohini – Texas Mohini is an all girls Bollywood dance team from the University of Texas at Austin. They will be teaching a fun routine to convention attendees, and skill levels are welcome!

· Mehendi – Get your mehendi done by a local mehendi artist!

· Rock the BMM – A musical showcase of teens performing to American and Marathi songs. This is a great way to support musical talent and is going to be a really fun show.

· Happy Hour & Comedian – We are excited to host Comedian Michael Good at our convention! Stop by and network with new friends during the Happy Hour right before his set.

· A Night Out at Happiest Hour – We are wrapping up our programming with a night out at a local bar called Happiest Hour with a local DJ.

For Teens (ages 13-17):

· Icebreakers – Icebreakers for teens to meet new friends

· Game Time – play Marathi themed games (like Marathi bingo) with new friends

· Movie Night – Watch a recent popular film with your new friends

· Rock the BMM – A musical showcase of teens performing to American and Marathi songs. This is a great way to support musical talent and is going to be a really fun show.

· Non-Traditional Career Panel – a panel for teens that are interested in pursuing non-traditional careers or passions later in life

· Debate – Flex your debate skills with new friends

· Dance Party – Wrap up the convention with a dance party!

In additional to this Young Adult and Youth specific programming, we are also going to encourage our attendees to attend certain Main Track Programs with content that is relatable to our age group. This will be a great way to learn more about our culture and support friends that may be performing at the convention!

Here are three ways you can stay connected:

· Follow us on Facebook @bmmyoungadults

· Follow us on Instagram @bmmyoungadults · Email us with any questions at youngadults@bmm2019.org