International Conference on the Iranian Diaspora

IAAB Conference, New York University

In 2003, the IAAB Conference began serving as an international forum for academics, journalists, artists, and community leaders to discuss the development, challenges, and needs of our global community. The first and biggest program of its kind, presenters joined IAAB from the Middle East, Europe, Australia, Asia, and North America, bringing a truly global perspective to these important conversations. 

IAAB was sunsetted in 2020 at the height of the pandemic.

University of California, Los Angeles, 2012

University of California, Los Angeles, 2012

Past Conference Topics included:

  • Identity formation in the second generation

  • Persian language acquisition in the second generation

  • Media representation of Iran and its diaspora

  • Writers of the Iranian diaspora

  • Gender and sexuality

  • Domestic violence in the diaspora

  • Civil liberties violations post-9/11

 Speakers included:

  • Ted Fellows: Taghi Amirani; Nassim Assefi; Negin Farsad

  • Scholars: Hamid Naficy; Homa Sarshar; Nahid Mozaffari; Kamiar Alaei; Mehdi Bozorgmehr; Arlene Dallalfar; Mahboud Ansari; Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak; Zohreh Sullivan; Elham Gheytanchi; Ali Modarress; Ali Akbar Mahdi; Sima Shaksari; Nahal Naficy; Pardis Mahdavi; Alidad Mafinezam

  • Artists: Taraneh Hemmami; Roxana Vilk; Asa; Haale; Maz Jobrani; Deep Dish; Abjeez; Leyla Pope; Ahmad Kiarostami; Houshie Mortezaei; Fared Shafinury; Shahin Najafi; Ayat Najafi

  • Writers: Porochista Khakpour; Kamin Mohammadi; Sholeh Wolpe; Roya Hakakian; Persis Karim; Tara Bahrampour; Niloufar Talebi; Jasmin Darznik

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 These conferences have were held at:

  • New York University, NYC (2018)

  • University of California, Los Angeles (2012)

  • University of California, Berkeley (2009)

  • New York University, NYC (2007)

  • University of Maryland, College Park (2005)

  • Wellesley College and Tufts University (2004)