ISF 2026 Annual Southern California Banquet

Join us for an evening celebrating community, achievement, and the next generation of Muslim leaders shaping policy, law, media, film, and beyond.

September 26, 2026

Hilton Anaheim
777 W Convention Way
Anaheim, CA

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About the Event

Pathways to Influence: Building Storytellers that Shape Tomorrow

We’re happy to invite you to our highly anticipated 2026 Annual Souther California Banquet. It will be an evening celebrating storytelling, creativity, and the voices shaping culture and conversation.

The program will highlight our alums’ achievements and our supporters’ commitment to empowering the next generation of public servants, attorneys, journalists, writers, filmmakers, nonprofit leaders, and academics.

Southern California Banquet

Meet ISF Alumni in Action

From scholarship recipients and film grantees to congressional interns and fellows, journalism fellows, and policy leaders, these ISF alumni and community leaders are shaping the future across law, media, film, public service, and beyond.

FACILITATOR / HOST

DR. DALIA FAHMY

Professor of Political Science

ISF Board Member

LAW PANELIST

SALMA RIZVI

ACLU Hawai'i

ISF Scholarship Recipient

POLICY PANELIST

MUNA SULTANA

2024 Thomas R. Pickering Fellow

ISF Congressional Intern & Fellow

MEDIA PANELIST

ULAA KUZIEZ

Religion News Service

ISF Journalism Intern & Fellow

LAW PANELIST

MUSTAFA ALEMI

Public Interest Lawyer

ISF Congressional Fellow

EMCC/ HOST

OMAR REGAN

Comedian & Filmmaker

ISF Film Grant Recipient

2026 SPONSORS

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Our annual events are made possible through the generosity of sponsors and community partners who believe in investing in the next generation of leaders.

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Join us as a sponsor for ISF’s 2026 Annual Banquets and align your organization with a mission dedicated to empowering the next generation of Muslim leaders in policy, law, media, film, and public service.

Event Details

Join us for an evening of community, celebration, and impact at ISF’s 2026 Southern California Banquet.

Southern California Banquet

Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location:
Hilton Anaheim
777 W Convention Way
Anaheim, CA

Parking:
On-site parking is available for a small fee. No valet service.
Additional details coming soon.

Dress Code:
Formal

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WHY WE FOCUS ON OUR PROGRAM AREAS

ISF empowers voices that often go unheard. By concentrating our efforts across public policy, public interest law, media, and film, we build pathways for Muslim leaders to shape the stories, systems, and decisions that impact our communities.

$5.9M+

Funded since 2009

965

Awards granted since 2009

692

Emerging leaders supported

FILM

Muslim stories remain deeply underrepresented in mainstream film. ISF invests in filmmakers who expand representation, challenge stereotypes, and bring authentic stories to audiences.

Impact: Since 2009, ISF has supported 246 film awards, internships, and fellowships for 134 unique recipients. More than 200 films by ISF alums have screened at festivals across the country.

LAW

ISF builds legal pathways for future attorneys committed to justice, civil rights, immigration, public defense, and public service.

Impact: Since 2009, ISF has supported 204 public interest law awards, internships, and fellowships for 136 unique recipients, including 126 aspiring legal professionals.

MEDIA

Accurate, nuanced journalism is essential to public understanding. ISF supports Muslim writers, reporters, and editors entering newsrooms and media spaces.

Impact: Since 2009, ISF has supported 132 news/media awards, internships, and fellowships for 106 unique recipients. ISF media alums have produced 3,000+ articles.

POLICY

Muslim representation in public policy remains limited. ISF helps emerging leaders gain the experience, mentorship, and access needed to serve in decision-making spaces.

Impact: Since 2009, ISF has supported 316 public policy awards, internships, and fellowships for 254 unique recipients. More than 100 aspiring policymakers have completed internships and fellowships on Capitol Hill.

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If you aren’t able to join us on the day of the banquet, please consider making a donation in support of ISF’s mission to empower the next generation of Muslim leaders in policy, law, media, film, and public service.

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