An initiative of Ikon Education Foundation, Ahmedabad International Literature Festival began its journey with a bang in 2016. Driven by the persistent efforts of its visionary and passionate Founder Director, Mr. Umashanker Yadav, guided by words of wisdom from an esteemed advisory panel, and powered by a dedicated team, AILF has steadily grown into one of the most respected literary events in the country. The 9th edition concluded successfully, and the 10th landmark edition is coming up on October 11–12, 2025, with the theme “Literature and Cinema.”

With a strong emphasis on open discourse, storytelling, panel discussions, and a celebration of both the written and spoken word, the festival seeks to promote a love for literature in all its forms—especially among children and young adults.

Over the years, AILF has delivered message-driven themes, content-rich programming, and diverse formats. To date, the festival has hosted around 500 speakers across approximately 200 sessions in both offline and online modes.