IACF Unity Dinner and Conference 2026

Unity Dinner 2026

The 25^th Anniversary

Friday, April 3, 2026 (5:00 PM to 11:00 PM)

Unity through Diversity: Resilient Roots, Global Reach: 25 years of Indo-American Unity

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Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA) Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Unity Dinner & Awards Night

Milestone Event to Celebrate Diversity, Honor Community Leaders, Feature AI Discussions, Cultural Performances, and Fundraiser for Student AI Education

Fremont, CA – March 5, 2026– The Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation (Tax ID: 94-3304171) founded in 1993 by Jeevan Zutshi, proudly announces its 25th Anniversary Unity Dinner & Awards Night. This landmark celebration will take place on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the India Community Center, 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035, beginning at 5:00 PM.

For over three decades, IACF-USA has championed Unity in Diversity, fostering collaboration among Indo-Americans and the broader community through seminars, conventions, and support initiatives—especially during challenging periods such as the aftermath of 9/11. This milestone event brings together more than 375 passionate community leaders and diverse organizations that have stood with IACF-USA throughout its history.

Event Highlights:

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Engaging discussions on the future of AI and its impact on our communities.

6:00pm – 6:30pm: Public Service Leadership Award Ceremony

A vibrant evening featuring:

•  Awards Ceremony honoring exceptional leaders for their outstanding contributions to the community.

•  Indo-American Theatrical Spectacle — Dance, drama, and fashion presented by A Bollywood Dance Connection Production.

•  Vibrant Hispanic Folklore Presentation celebrating cultural diversity.

•  Grand Musical Extravaganza with singing and dancing by the Bay Area’s finest local artists.

•  Keynote addresses and a culinary celebration of Indian flavors.

Distinguished Guests (Confirmed and Confirming Daily):

•  Antonio Villaraigosa, Former Mayor of Los Angeles and California Assembly Speaker

•  Congressman Sam Liccardo (U.S. House of Representatives)

•  Senator Dave Cortese (California State Senate)

•  Assemblymember Alex Lee (California State Assembly)

•  Supervisor Dave Haubert (Alameda County Board of Supervisors)

•  Mayor of Fremont Dr. Raj Salwan, Mayor of Union City Mr. Gary Singh, Mayor of Newark Mike Hannon, Mayor of Milpitas Carmen Montano, Mayor of Campbell Mr. Sergio Lopez

•  Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dixon

•  Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen

•  Alameda County Assessor Neysh Fligor

and many more esteemed public officials and community leaders.

Fundraiser for Project Shiksha

The evening includes a special fundraiser supporting Project Shiksha, a flagship initiative of The Avanti Foundation. This program delivers hands-on Generative AI training to students, equipping the next generation with essential skills to succeed in an AI-driven world. Learn more at theavantifoundation.org/shiksha.

Partnerships:

The event is presented in partnership with Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA), Avanti Foundation, Association of Indo-Americans (AIA), and the India Community Center (ICC).

IACF-USA warmly invites community members, leaders, media, and supporters to join this historic evening of unity, culture, and collaboration. Tickets are available with no processing fee through Zeffy—simply enter $0 at checkout when prompted. To register, visit this direct registration link:

IACF Unity Dinner and Conference 2026