— June 19–21, 2026 · NYC —

Safal

Mentorship, community, and leadership development for Sikh students and professionals — rooted in Gurmat values.

📍 World Trade Center, NYC 🗓 Three Days
A Safal Summit session in a sunlit NYC high-rise
Rooted in Gurmat.
Built with each other.
Aimed at what comes next.
— Our Mission —

Building the next generation
of Sikh leaders.

Safal empowers Sikhs through mentorship, community, and leadership development — rooted in Gurmat principles.

By connecting established Sikh professionals with the next generation, we help participants grow with purpose and strengthen Sikh representation across industries.

Built by SikhTeens and the United Sikh Movement, with 15+ years of combined nonprofit experience and reach to thousands of Sikh youth.

Founded by
SikhTeens & USM
First Summit
June 2025 · NYC
— Inside the Summit —

Three days, three pillars

A weekend built for mentorship, skill-building, and Gurmat-rooted leadership.

i.

Leadership Talks

Practical insights from Sikh professionals navigating careers, leadership, and representation across industries.

ii.

Career Workshops

Hands-on sessions in finance, medicine, law, and startups. Real strategies you can apply the Monday after.

iii.

Purposeful Networking

Guided circles focused on mentorship, collaboration, and next steps — not awkward small talk.

— Recap · June 2025 —

The first Safal Summit

A three-day gathering at the World Trade Center for students, professionals, and community partners.

A speaker presenting at the Safal Summit
A Safal Summit session in a sunlit NYC high-rise
Attendees networking between sessions
— What People Are Saying —

From the last summit

The sessions were powerful, but what really stood out was the mentorship and people who genuinely wanted to see Sikh youth win.

Gursimar Singh Safal Summit Attendee

I've been to a lot of events, but Safal was the first where I felt both grounded in my values and equipped with real next steps.

Manchit Singh Safal Summit Attendee

From the speakers to the community, everything felt intentional — a space where Sikh identity and leadership truly belonged together.

Mandeep Bawa Safal Summit Attendee
— FAQ —

Still got questions?

Who is Safal for?
Safal is for ambitious Sikh students and early-career professionals — builders, creatives, and technologists — who want mentorship, community, and career growth. Allies who share our mission and values are welcome.
When and how did Safal start?
Safal began at the Anandpur Institute Non-Profit Accelerator Bootcamp, when SikhTeens and the United Sikh Movement teamed up after recognizing a gap: plenty of Sikh talent and expertise, but too little representation in key industries and leadership roles. The two organizations pooled 15+ years of combined nonprofit experience to launch Safal.
What should I wear and bring?
Business-casual works well. Bring a notebook or laptop for workshops, and an updated résumé/portfolio for mentor or networking sessions.
How do I register?
If you've been invited, head to your portal and sign in with the email you were approved under. Not on the list yet? Email admin@safal-network.org with a quick intro.
What's the refund or transfer policy?
Hotel reservations close June 1, 2026. Registrations are non-transferable. For refunds or special situations, email admin@safal-network.org and we'll work with you case-by-case.

Want to get involved?

Speaker, sponsor, or just curious — reach out directly. We read every email.

admin@safal-network.org