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17th Biennial Convention
YJA 2026YJA 2026

The Art of the In-Between

July 2–5, 2026 · New Brunswick, NJ

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From Past Conventions
Garba Night
Nighttime
Talent Show
Nighttime
Studying Jainism at a University
Session
Saturday Night Live: Sketch Comedy
Nighttime
Doing Good Better, Jain Edition
Session
The Jain Search Competition
Daytime Programming
A Jain School Day
Session
Jainism and Philosophers' Frameworks
Session
Kindness in Action: Exploring the Power of Compassion
Session
Aparigraha in History
Session
Daily Rituals for a Happier and Healthier You
Session
Staying Grounded: Modern Pathways, Traditional Footprints
Session
Fasting Unveiled: Unlocking Spiritual Depths and Scientific Wonders
Session
Mahatma Gandhi and the 'Three A's' of Jain Dharma
Session
How Changing Demographics Is Changing America
Session
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Session
Service in the Peace Corps
Session
Breaking Barriers
Session
Future of Food
Session
Using Jain Principles to Navigate a World of Gray
Session
Small Acts of Jainism
Session
Harmony of Religious Diversity
Session
Stress Management 101
Session
Jain Diet for Contemporary Times
Session
What's Your Story?
Session
Calling All Superheroes
Seva Activity
Letting Go and Laughing: An Improv Workshop
Daytime Programming
Line Dancing from East to West
Daytime Programming
Rhythms of Rajasthan
Nighttime
Furniture Build
Seva Activity
Journals Packing
Seva Activity
Water Bottles Drive
Seva Activity
Blankets Service Project
Seva Activity
Flower Pots Service Project
Seva Activity
Keynote Speaker
Session
Formal Dinner
Formal
Networking Social
Nighttime
Closing Ceremony
Daytime Programming
Garba Night
Nighttime
Talent Show
Nighttime
Studying Jainism at a University
Session
Saturday Night Live: Sketch Comedy
Nighttime
Doing Good Better, Jain Edition
Session
The Jain Search Competition
Daytime Programming
A Jain School Day
Session
Jainism and Philosophers' Frameworks
Session
Kindness in Action: Exploring the Power of Compassion
Session
Aparigraha in History
Session
Daily Rituals for a Happier and Healthier You
Session
Staying Grounded: Modern Pathways, Traditional Footprints
Session
Fasting Unveiled: Unlocking Spiritual Depths and Scientific Wonders
Session
Mahatma Gandhi and the 'Three A's' of Jain Dharma
Session
How Changing Demographics Is Changing America
Session
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Session
Service in the Peace Corps
Session
Breaking Barriers
Session
Future of Food
Session
Using Jain Principles to Navigate a World of Gray
Session
Small Acts of Jainism
Session
Harmony of Religious Diversity
Session
Stress Management 101
Session
Jain Diet for Contemporary Times
Session
What's Your Story?
Session
Calling All Superheroes
Seva Activity
Letting Go and Laughing: An Improv Workshop
Daytime Programming
Line Dancing from East to West
Daytime Programming
Rhythms of Rajasthan
Nighttime
Furniture Build
Seva Activity
Journals Packing
Seva Activity
Water Bottles Drive
Seva Activity
Blankets Service Project
Seva Activity
Flower Pots Service Project
Seva Activity
Keynote Speaker
Session
Formal Dinner
Formal
Networking Social
Nighttime
Closing Ceremony
Daytime Programming
Garba Night
Nighttime
Talent Show
Nighttime
Studying Jainism at a University
Session
Saturday Night Live: Sketch Comedy
Nighttime
Doing Good Better, Jain Edition
Session
The Jain Search Competition
Daytime Programming
A Jain School Day
Session
Jainism and Philosophers' Frameworks
Session
Kindness in Action: Exploring the Power of Compassion
Session
Aparigraha in History
Session
Daily Rituals for a Happier and Healthier You
Session
Staying Grounded: Modern Pathways, Traditional Footprints
Session
Fasting Unveiled: Unlocking Spiritual Depths and Scientific Wonders
Session
Mahatma Gandhi and the 'Three A's' of Jain Dharma
Session
How Changing Demographics Is Changing America
Session
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Session
Service in the Peace Corps
Session
Breaking Barriers
Session
Future of Food
Session
Using Jain Principles to Navigate a World of Gray
Session
Small Acts of Jainism
Session
Harmony of Religious Diversity
Session
Stress Management 101
Session
Jain Diet for Contemporary Times
Session
What's Your Story?
Session
Calling All Superheroes
Seva Activity
Letting Go and Laughing: An Improv Workshop
Daytime Programming
Line Dancing from East to West
Daytime Programming
Rhythms of Rajasthan
Nighttime
Furniture Build
Seva Activity
Journals Packing
Seva Activity
Water Bottles Drive
Seva Activity
Blankets Service Project
Seva Activity
Flower Pots Service Project
Seva Activity
Keynote Speaker
Session
Formal Dinner
Formal
Networking Social
Nighttime
Closing Ceremony
Daytime Programming
Garba Night
Nighttime
Talent Show
Nighttime
Studying Jainism at a University
Session
Saturday Night Live: Sketch Comedy
Nighttime
Doing Good Better, Jain Edition
Session
The Jain Search Competition
Daytime Programming
A Jain School Day
Session
Jainism and Philosophers' Frameworks
Session
Kindness in Action: Exploring the Power of Compassion
Session
Aparigraha in History
Session
Daily Rituals for a Happier and Healthier You
Session
Staying Grounded: Modern Pathways, Traditional Footprints
Session
Fasting Unveiled: Unlocking Spiritual Depths and Scientific Wonders
Session
Mahatma Gandhi and the 'Three A's' of Jain Dharma
Session
How Changing Demographics Is Changing America
Session
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Session
Service in the Peace Corps
Session
Breaking Barriers
Session
Future of Food
Session
Using Jain Principles to Navigate a World of Gray
Session
Small Acts of Jainism
Session
Harmony of Religious Diversity
Session
Stress Management 101
Session
Jain Diet for Contemporary Times
Session
What's Your Story?
Session
Calling All Superheroes
Seva Activity
Letting Go and Laughing: An Improv Workshop
Daytime Programming
Line Dancing from East to West
Daytime Programming
Rhythms of Rajasthan
Nighttime
Furniture Build
Seva Activity
Journals Packing
Seva Activity
Water Bottles Drive
Seva Activity
Blankets Service Project
Seva Activity
Flower Pots Service Project
Seva Activity
Keynote Speaker
Session
Formal Dinner
Formal
Networking Social
Nighttime
Closing Ceremony
Daytime Programming
About

Something extraordinary awaits

Every two years, YJA brings together hundreds of Jains from across the world to learn together and build long-lasting friendships. With thought-provoking speakers, engaging social events, and more, we're excited to host the 17th YJA Convention!

800+
Attendees
50+
Sessions
30+
Speakers
4
Days
Memories

Past Conventions

Sessions, Rec Hour at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Setup at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Setup

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Photobooth Pictures at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Photobooth Pictures

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Formal at YJA 2024 in Atlanta

Formal

#YJA2024 | Atlanta

Daytime at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Daytime

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Daytime at YJA 2018 in Chicago

Daytime

#YJA2018 | Chicago

Evening at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Evening

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Straight Outta Gujarat at YJA 2016 in Los Angeles

Straight Outta Gujarat

#YJA2016 | Los Angeles

Opening Ceremonies and Showdown in the South at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Opening Ceremonies and Showdown in the South

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Garba at YJA 2024 in Atlanta

Garba

#YJA2024 | Atlanta

Opening Ceremonies at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Opening Ceremonies

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Registration and Ice Breakers at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Registration and Ice Breakers

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Group Photo, Winter Wonderland Formal, Pajama Party at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Group Photo, Winter Wonderland Formal, Pajama Party

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Setup at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Setup

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Photobooth Pictures at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Photobooth Pictures

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Formal at YJA 2024 in Atlanta

Formal

#YJA2024 | Atlanta

Daytime at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Daytime

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Daytime at YJA 2018 in Chicago

Daytime

#YJA2018 | Chicago

Evening at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Evening

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Straight Outta Gujarat at YJA 2016 in Los Angeles

Straight Outta Gujarat

#YJA2016 | Los Angeles

Opening Ceremonies and Showdown in the South at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Opening Ceremonies and Showdown in the South

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Garba at YJA 2024 in Atlanta

Garba

#YJA2024 | Atlanta

Opening Ceremonies at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Opening Ceremonies

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Registration and Ice Breakers at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Registration and Ice Breakers

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Group Photo, Winter Wonderland Formal, Pajama Party at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Group Photo, Winter Wonderland Formal, Pajama Party

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Setup at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Setup

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Photobooth Pictures at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Photobooth Pictures

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Formal at YJA 2024 in Atlanta

Formal

#YJA2024 | Atlanta

Daytime at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Daytime

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Daytime at YJA 2018 in Chicago

Daytime

#YJA2018 | Chicago

Evening at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Evening

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Straight Outta Gujarat at YJA 2016 in Los Angeles

Straight Outta Gujarat

#YJA2016 | Los Angeles

Opening Ceremonies and Showdown in the South at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Opening Ceremonies and Showdown in the South

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Garba at YJA 2024 in Atlanta

Garba

#YJA2024 | Atlanta

Opening Ceremonies at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Opening Ceremonies

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Registration and Ice Breakers at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Registration and Ice Breakers

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Group Photo, Winter Wonderland Formal, Pajama Party at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Group Photo, Winter Wonderland Formal, Pajama Party

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Setup at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Setup

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Photobooth Pictures at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Photobooth Pictures

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Formal at YJA 2024 in Atlanta

Formal

#YJA2024 | Atlanta

Daytime at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Daytime

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Daytime at YJA 2018 in Chicago

Daytime

#YJA2018 | Chicago

Evening at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Evening

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Straight Outta Gujarat at YJA 2016 in Los Angeles

Straight Outta Gujarat

#YJA2016 | Los Angeles

Opening Ceremonies and Showdown in the South at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Opening Ceremonies and Showdown in the South

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Garba at YJA 2024 in Atlanta

Garba

#YJA2024 | Atlanta

Opening Ceremonies at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Opening Ceremonies

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Registration and Ice Breakers at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Registration and Ice Breakers

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Group Photo, Winter Wonderland Formal, Pajama Party at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Group Photo, Winter Wonderland Formal, Pajama Party

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Setup at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Setup

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Photobooth Pictures at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Photobooth Pictures

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Formal at YJA 2024 in Atlanta

Formal

#YJA2024 | Atlanta

Daytime at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Daytime

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Daytime at YJA 2018 in Chicago

Daytime

#YJA2018 | Chicago

Evening at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Evening

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Straight Outta Gujarat at YJA 2016 in Los Angeles

Straight Outta Gujarat

#YJA2016 | Los Angeles

Opening Ceremonies and Showdown in the South at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Opening Ceremonies and Showdown in the South

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Garba at YJA 2024 in Atlanta

Garba

#YJA2024 | Atlanta

Opening Ceremonies at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Opening Ceremonies

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Registration and Ice Breakers at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Registration and Ice Breakers

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Group Photo, Winter Wonderland Formal, Pajama Party at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Group Photo, Winter Wonderland Formal, Pajama Party

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Setup at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Setup

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Photobooth Pictures at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Photobooth Pictures

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Formal at YJA 2024 in Atlanta

Formal

#YJA2024 | Atlanta

Daytime at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Daytime

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Daytime at YJA 2018 in Chicago

Daytime

#YJA2018 | Chicago

Evening at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Evening

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Straight Outta Gujarat at YJA 2016 in Los Angeles

Straight Outta Gujarat

#YJA2016 | Los Angeles

Opening Ceremonies and Showdown in the South at YJA 2022 in Dallas

Opening Ceremonies and Showdown in the South

#YJA2022 | Dallas

Garba at YJA 2024 in Atlanta

Garba

#YJA2024 | Atlanta

Opening Ceremonies at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Opening Ceremonies

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Registration and Ice Breakers at YJA 2014 in Washington D.C.

Registration and Ice Breakers

#YJA2014 | Washington D.C.

Group Photo, Winter Wonderland Formal, Pajama Party at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Group Photo, Winter Wonderland Formal, Pajama Party

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour at YJA 2010 in New Jersey

Sessions, Rec Hour

#YJA2010 | New Jersey

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