YJP Convention & Shark Tank
We are delighted to partner with Young Jain Professionals (YJP) to host the 2025 YJP Convention from November 7-9th at Delta Hotels by Marriott, Somerset NJ. This Convention is to bring together all Jain Professionals with the spirit of entrepreneurship and the theme "Lighting the Path Forward" - a premier gathering of Jain professionals and entrepreneurs.
✨ Convention Highlights:
- Remarks from Chief Guest, Hon. Consul General Binaya Pradhan
- Inspiring Keynotes from 2 visionary leaders
- Group activities and interactive workshops for Growth and Leadership
- 2 night-time socials
- Delicious Jain meals
- A "Shark Tank" style pitch competition for a chance to raise startup funding from investors!
✨ Details of Convention:
Date - Friday, Nov 7th - Sunday, Nov 9th 2025
Time - 2pm onwards on Friday
Location - Delta Hotels, Somerset New Jersey
✨ Registration is mandatory:
Regular Ticket Price: $199 pp
*Note: Both registrations include all meals + chai/snacks + programming. You will receive a link to book hotel rooms at a YJP special rate automatically upon registration.
Payment details - Zelle to [email protected] or make a payment through this link and share the confirmation number during registration.
Stay at the hotel is highly recommended, as programming includes late night socials as well as early morning runs/yoga classes
✨ YJP Shark Tank
YJP's signature startup-pitch competition - a fast-paced showcase for innovation and impact. Participants get 1 minute to pitch their idea and 2 minutes for Q&A with a panel of judges.
Cash Prizes of $2501, $1501 & $1001.
*Note: To participate - select "Yes" for the Startup Pitch Competition question.
✨ Agenda
Friday, Nov 7 (Day 1)
2:00 PM onwards – Registration
5:30 - 7:00 PM – Dinner
6:30 - 7:30 PM – Opening Ceremony
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Keynote 1 Speaker Session
8:00 - 9:00 PM – Recreation Hour
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM – Garba: ‘Raas on the Line’
Saturday, Nov 8 (Day 2)
7:30 - 8:30 AM – Zumba & Morning Meditation
7:00 - 9:00 AM – Breakfast
9:00 - 11:00 AM – Keynote 2 Speaker Session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM – Interactive Workshop 1 - Skills for the Modern Jain Professional
Breakout Sessions 1, 2, & 3
12:30 - 2:00 PM – Lunch
2:00 - 3:30 PM – Interactive Workshop 2: Guided Networking
3:30 - 4:00 PM – Tea Time
4:00 - 6:30 PM – YJP Shark Tank: Pitch Competition
6:30 - 7:30 PM – Recreation Hour
7:30 - 8:00 PM – Soirée & Group Picture
8:00 - 9:00 PM – Dinner & Murder Mystery
9:00 PM - 12 AM – Formal: ‘Midnight in Manhattan’ Gala
Sunday, Nov 9 (Day 3)
7:30- 8:30 AM – Zumba & Morning Meditation
8:00 - 10:00 AM – Breakfast
10:00 - 11:00 AM – Speaker Session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM – Closing Ceremony & Awards
12:30 PM – Darshan at JCNJ & Lunch