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IACF Unity Dinner and Conference 2026
Unity Dinner 2026
The 25th 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/
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: