Highlights from UAAUK AGM 2026

The UAAUK AGM 2026 was held on 21 March 2026 at All Saints’ Church, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, chaired by Dr Gaurav Goswami. The meeting reviewed a successful Silver Jubilee year, including Assam Day 2025, while noting some issues around food, room sizes, registration delays, and programme gaps.

Key updates included:

• Treasurer change: Dr Himanshu Sekhar stepped down as Treasurer; Dr Bedangshu Saikia was ratified as the new Treasurer.

• Membership: Paid membership has declined slightly, and a membership drive was recommended.

• Charity application: The association is progressing toward becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), with updated objectives focused on Assamese culture, education, heritage, and social inclusion.

• Assam Day 2026: Planned for Eastwood Hall, Nottingham. The group may avoid inviting an overseas artist due to high travel costs.

• Future Assam Day format: Members discussed whether it should remain a two-day event or move to one day, but agreed this needs wider member consultation.

• Website: Members agreed urgent action is needed to update the website.