An initiative of the Ikon Education Foundation, the Ahmedabad International Literature Festival (AILF), founded in 2016 by Mr. Umashanker Yadav, has grown into one of India’s leading literary platforms. Supported by an esteemed advisory panel and a dedicated team, AILF champions meaningful dialogue, storytelling, and the celebration of the written and spoken word.

Over the years, the festival has hosted 500+ speakers across 200+ sessions, featuring eminent personalities from literature, cinema, governance, and the arts. It continues to inspire a love for literature, especially among young minds, while also promoting the rich culture and heritage of Gujarat.