University of Peradeniya Alumni Association - USA (UPAA-USA)

Annual Get-Together 2025

Annual Get-Together & Fundraising Event- SAT. Oct. 11, 2025 - Houston, TX

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Event Infomation:
  • Date / Time: Saturday, October 11. 2025
  • Venue: Hilton Garden Hotel, 12101 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584
  • Cost:
    • $ 125 per person (ages above 14 yr)
    • Kids (6-14 yr): $35, Kids under 6yr: free
    • Special Discount for Pera Graduate Students: $75 per student
  • Ticket Includes:
      • Appetizers & Dinner 
      • Fun entertainment and live music
      • A fantastic opportunity to mingle with Pera alumni and make new connections
        There will be a cash bar available at the event, where guests will be responsible for their own drink purchases

  • Attire: Business Casual.

    • Men: dress smart with (optional) jacket.
    • Women: Traditional saree or Business casual dress/pants
Accommodation:

We have reserved discounted rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel. Please use the following links to reserve this special discounted rate before their deadlines.

  • Booking Link: [Hilton Garden Inn Booking Link]

  • Dates: Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12, 2025

  • Rate: $109 per night (King or Double) – Breakfast not included

  • Room Reservation Deadline: September 11, 2025 (after this date, full rates will apply)

  • If you are a Pera student and need affordable accommodation, we may be able to offer free “gaje” housing with the help of local alumni. If you need this accommodation, please let us know ahead of time.
FAQ:
  • What are the closest airports:
    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
How to help:

We are seeking sponsors for the event to keep the cost down and maximize the funds needed to support the University and its ongoing projects. If you are unable to attend the event, please consider contributing to the event using the donate link on our website: Click to Donate