Jain Networking Forum 2016

Jain Networking Forum (JNF) is designed for Jains between the ages of 21-29 and has the goal of fostering professional and social relationships. It provides attendees the opportunity to meet similar minded individuals through interactive daytime sessions, while creating lasting connections with Jains that are successful in a variety of careers. Additionally, our unique social events will allow attendees to relax, mingle, and have an unforgettable experience this July at YJA 2016. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at jnf.la@yja.org. We’re excited to see you in sunny Los Angeles this July!

DAYTIME

Community Service Project

Join us for a JNF wide community service project where we will work with TCCOP (Tender Care Community Outreach Program), a Southern California based organization that provides monthly meals to the homeless, visits the elderly in hospitals, and provides school supplies to students. Mingle with your fellow attendees while giving back to the local Southern California community as model Agents of Change!

Daytime Sessions

Below are the exciting JNF sessions we have planned – hover over the icons to see more!

Saturday

#YouDecide
JNF
A Blueprint for Future Financial Success
JNF
A Spiritual Paradox: Jainism and the Army
JNF
Can Women Go To Moksha?
JNF
Comparative World Religions: An Umbrella of Truth
College/JNF
Eat Your Greens to Fit in Your Jeans
HS/College/JNF
From Values to Action
JNF
JAINA Initiatives and Youths
College/JNF
Jainism: The Science of Life
College/JNF
Our Health and Nutrition
JNF
Peace Through Commerce
College/JNF
Servant Leadership - It's About the Work
JNF
Software for your Hardware: Develop Your Mind Power
JNF
Speak Peace in a World of Conflict
JNF
Speed Dating
JNF
Speed Dating - Casual
JNF
Sustainability of Jainism
JNF
The Holocaust, Slavery and YOU! Jainism and Ahimsa in the 21st Century
HS/College/JNF
The Modern Yogic: A New Science
College/JNF
The Transient World: Nothing Lasts Forever
JNF
The Truth Behind the Mask
JNF
Transforming Culture With StoryTelling
College/JNF
Wellness for Life
JNF
What Harvard Couldn't Teach Me: Lessons Learned from my Sister
College/JNF
Women in the Workplace
JNF
Writing an Irresistible Resume: Hosted by Young Jain Professionals
HS/College/JNF
Yoga Each Day Keeps the Doctor Away
College/JNF

Sunday

Being More - Panel
College/JNF
Changing the Conversation: Ahimsa, Self-Compassion, and Mental Health
JNF
Cooking Towards the Vegan Direction
JNF
Gender Norms in Jainism
College/JNF
How Are You an Agent of Change: Essay Contest Winners
HS/College/JNF
JNF Community Service
JNF
Jain Diet and Food - A Holistic Approach to Spirituality, Health and Ecology
JNF
Jainism and the Art of Giving
JNF
Jains in Action (JIA)
College/JNF
LinkedIn: 0 to 100 Real Quick
JNF
Living Meditation: Find Your Inner Peace
JNF
Making Sense of Change
JNF
Party Like a Jain
College/JNF
Q&A with the Samanijis
HS/College/JNF
Relationship Panel
College/JNF
Society vs. Spirituality Workshop
College/JNF
Starting Your Own Business: Eyes Wide Open
College/JNF
The Importance of Samayik in our Modern Day Lives
JNF
The Jain Networker: Corporate & Business
JNF
The Poetry & Prose of Politics
JNF
The Roller Coaster Ride of Entrepreneurship
College/JNF
Veganism? Yeah, Right!
JNF
Walking the Path to Change: Making Vegan Shoes
College/JNF

Please note that daytime programming sessions are subject to change.

NIGHTTIME

Post-Mela: Agents of Shield

You’ll have Met Every Last Agent (MELA), and now you can begin to develop those friendships further. Bring out your inner superhero, while mingling with other JNF attendees in this Post-Mela mixer!

Post-Garba: Pacific Coast Party

Learn to love the West Coast while mingling with other JNF attendees and making your way through California themed activities after dancing the night away at Straight Outta Gujarat.

Formal Dinner: An Evening with the Stars

Join us for an exclusive formal dinner just for JNF attendees. Spend the evening dining under the stars before being transported to Maharaja’s Court. We highly encourage you to come dressed in Indian reception attire! Ladies have the option of wearing Indian clothes (i.e. sari, lehnga choli, salwar kameez/anarkali) or long American gowns; men may also don their Indian clothes (i.e. sherwani, kurta pajama) or black tie attire (i.e. suit and tie/bow tie). Get ready for a simple, yet elegant evening.

Please note that JNF events are subject to change.

JNF Team

Your 2016 JNF Team consists of Neelam Savla (CA) and Shrenik Shah (CA).

Working with them are Anand Shah (CA), Bonita Parikh (TX), Karishma Shah (CA), Niket Jain (NY), Rishabh Parekh (CA), Sneha Parikh (CT), and your convention Co-Chairs Akash Shah (CA) and Amit Shah (IL).