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Welcome To Ahmedabad International Literature Festival

About Ahmedabad International Literature Festival (AILF)

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 8th edition concluded successfully in November 2023.

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. Some of the esteemed speakers include:

Hon. Governor of Gujarat Acharya Dev Vrat
Ashwin Sanghi
Piyush Mishra
Madhur Bhandarkar
Anuja Chandramouli
Ashok Chakradhar
Annu Kapoor
Vivek Oberoi
Tushar Kapoor
Dr. SK Nanda, IAS (Retd.)
Raghuveer Chaudhary
Anil Chavda
Harsh Brahmbhatt
Ajay Umat
Kartikeya Sarabhai
Dr. Justice (Retd.) KJ Thaker
Rajendra Gupta
Yashpal Sharma
Akhilendra Mishra
Dr. Sagar, among many others.
Beyond literary celebrations, AILF also aims to promote literary tourism, introducing participants to the vibrant language, culture, and heritage of Gujarat.

Coming Soon: A Landmark 10th Edition!

The 10th edition of AILF, marking a major milestone in its journey, is set to take place on 11th and 12th October 2025 at the Centre for Environment Education (CEE), Ahmedabad.

Theme: “Literature and Cinema”
This edition will explore the powerful interplay between the world of words and the world of visuals—highlighting storytelling across the page and the screen.

Join us as we celebrate a decade of literary brilliance with thought-provoking sessions, meaningful conversations, and unforgettable experiences.

Activities

 

A festival with writers from India & abroad, encompassing but not limited to the following:

  • Panel discussions on literature, environment, entrepreneurship, language, culture, poetry and short stories.
  • Workshops on writing.
  • Writing contests.
  • Book launches.
  • Poetry recitals and music.
  • Art and craft.
  • Bookstore with the display.