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ABOUT
IAP is a non-profit and apolitical initiative organized primarily by volunteers.
IAP honors the remarkable legacy, leadership, and contributions of Iranian-Americans pioneers across all professions. Rooted in the rich Iranian heritage of knowledge, culture, and resilience, the summit seeks to celebrate excellence, empower rising voices, and build enduring bridges among generations of Iranian-American leaders. IAP provides a platform where established pioneers, emerging professionals, and students come together to share experiences, inspire innovation, strengthen community bonds, and amplify the collective impact of the Iranian-American diaspora on the global stage.
About
Pioneers
PIONEERS
Speakers
SPEAKERS
PROGRAM
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Nader Engheta
Firoozeh Dumas
Ali Parsa
Cumrun Vafa
“The Iranian American community has contributed deeply to science, technology, medicine, the arts, and many other fields. I see the IAP Summit as an opportunity to help the next generation appreciate this breadth of achievement, benefit from mentorship and encouragement, and find inspiration for their own pioneering journeys.”
Anousha
"As someone who was born and raised in Iran and then immigrated at 17, I know firsthand how important it is to find a community where you feel a sense of belonging. Belonging is one of our deepest human needs, it shapes how we connect, how we heal, and even how safe we feel in the world. I believe what IAP is creating is incredibly valuable. It’s more than a professional platform; it’s a place where Iranian Americans can come together, be seen, be heard, celebrate one another’s achievements, and strengthen the sense of community that so many of us have searched for after leaving home. I think that’s especially meaningful for the younger generation as they build their own identities and futures."
Saeed Amidi
"The best way to give back is to invest in the next generation so they can succeed. This is a great opportunity to bring our community together and inspire young people to dream big and build the future."
Mohsen Mostafavi
"Finding ways to share aspirations with people of different generations is a valuable task for a forward-looking society. Such collaborations are invariably contingent on a welcoming and constructive environment for debate and learning. How can the members of a community, any community, provide opportunities to support each other that are generous and inclusive? I am grateful to the organizers of the Summit for their commitment to the shaping of an inspiring network of minds and ideas that will sustain the next generation of thinkers and makers. I look forward to witnessing the results of their efforts."
Sarv Naderzad
"We come from a civilization with thousands of years of history. A heritage rooted in innovation and resilience. That legacy is what we carry forward. What makes the IAP Summit so meaningful to me is the opportunity to bring that legacy into the present. To come together as a community, recognize one another’s achievements, and honor the journeys behind them. Behind every accomplished Iranian-American is a story of determination, sacrifice, and the courage to build something despite the odds. I am incredibly proud to be among so many accomplished individuals on this panel and within our broader community. They show our young people what is possible and give them permission to be proud of where they come from. Our stories can become a roadmap for the next generation and inspire them not only to follow the path, but to push beyond the boundaries we thought were possible."
Sponsors
PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS
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