2025 Impact Summit and Gala

The annual Impact Summit & Gala is the leading national event for South Asian American changemakers—bringing together elected officials, organizers, advocates, and community leaders. This year’s theme, Desis Persist: Our Stories, Our Strength, honors the resilience of our communities and the urgency of this moment.

Join us in Washington, D.C. for two days of inspiration, action, and celebration—culminating in a South Asian Day on the Hill and a powerful Gala that lifts up South Asian leadership and impact.

RSVP and Purchase Tickets

  • RSVP and Purchase Tickets

    Our daytime Summit will offer numerous trainings, keynotes from the nation’s top leaders, and networking opportunities.

    Ticket rates for the two-day Summit are only $100 and includes lunch and refreshments (both days). For a limited time, students and young leaders can purchase a $25 Summit ticket or discounted Summit and Gala combo ticket here using promo code: STUDENT

    Our can’t-miss Gala will feature incredible keynotes, entertainment, food and beverages on September 17th. Ticket prices start at $250.

    RSVP for both events and purchase your tickets here.

  • Summit Program

    This year’s Summit program brings together South Asian leaders, advocates, and allies from every corner of the country—and there’s something for everyone.

    View the Program

  • South Asian Hill Day

    On September 17, join Impact and a coalition of partner organizations for South Asian Day on the Hill — a day of advocacy where Summit attendees will meet directly with their members of Congress.

    We’ll provide training, talking points, and all logistics — you just show up ready to advocate for our communities.

    Training and Hill Day activities are only for participants who signed up prior to the August 27th deadline.

    Learn more at southasianhillday.com.

  • Press & Media

    Thank you for your interest in covering the South Asian Impact Foundation’s 2025 Summit and South Asian Day on the Hill.

    Read the media advisory here.

    The Summit and Hill Day are open to press. Please RSVP below to receive credentials and updates.

    Please note: The Gala is closed to press. Members of the media may attend the Gala in a personal capacity by purchasing a ticket here.

    For questions, contact sarah@iaimpact.org.

    Press RSVP

  • Event Sponsors

    Thank you to our incredible sponsors of the 2025 Impact Summit & Gala:

    Advocates Circle

    • Sowmya Rao
    • Deepak Raj
    • Narendra Mulani
    • Nimish Sanghrajka

    Power Group

    Patron Group

    Friends of Impact

    Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities here.

    By joining as a sponsor for the 2025 Summit and Gala, you are investing in the future of our diaspora’s civic engagement and participation as we work towards better representation of the more than 5 million in our communities.

    For questions about sponsorship or to confirm participation, please contact prerana@iaimpact.org.

  • Accommodations

    The annual Summit takes place at the Washington Marriott Georgetown on Sept. 16 & 17, 2025.  Click here for hotel booking link.

    The hotel is metro accessible and there is a parking fee.

    The annual Gala takes place at the Salamander Washington DC on the evening of Sept. 17, 2025.

    The hotel is metro accessible and there is Valet parking only.