Ahimsa
Non-violence
Compassion in how we eat, live, and treat the planet.
The 24th Biennial JAINA Convention
The Jain community of North America, together in Dallas.
Timeless Values for Our Evolving World
Thousands of Jains from across North America gather every two years for spiritual growth, cultural celebration, and connections that last a lifetime.
Save the dateJuly 2–5, 2027
Hilton Anatole
Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Registration opens August 15, 2026.
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Early-bird registration ends August 23, 2026.
Adults register for $289 and ages 7–17 for $239. Rates increase after the deadline.
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4,000+
Attendees from across North America and internationally
4
Days of programming
40+
Speakers and scholars sharing Jain wisdom
50+
Sessions across parallel tracks
Find your path
Where would you like to start?
First time at JAINA?
What to expect, what’s included, and the words you’ll hear.
Start here →Bring the family
Kids’ Club, youth tracks, and an easy day with little ones.
For families →Youth & young adults
YJA, YJP, and Jain Connect.
Youth programs →Travel & stay
The hotel and getting to Dallas.
Plan your trip →Sponsor or give
Labhs and sponsorships for every budget.
Support the convention →Volunteer
Join the inaugural Humanitarian Seva event.
Lend a hand →The 2027 Theme
Timeless Values for Our Evolving World
Technology and culture keep changing. Ahimsa, Anekantavada, and Aparigraha don’t. The convention brings enduring Jain values to the questions of a fast-moving world.
The story behind the theme
Inspired by the convention theme, the logo brings timeless Jain symbolism together with the spirit of a modern, connected world.
The Jain hand and Dharma Chakra represent ahimsa, peace, compassion and spiritual awakening, while the Dallas skyline and bridge reflect connection, unity and progress. Together, they celebrate the enduring Jain principles we carry forward into an evolving world.
Anekantavada
Many viewpoints
Dialogue and humility in a divided world.
Aparigraha
Non-attachment
Balance and restraint in an age of excess.
Compassion for all life extends to caring for our planet. Sustainability is woven into every aspect of this convention.
Why this theme? Why now?
The questions our values answer.
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AI & Technology
AI is entering every part of our lives — careers, education, parenting, even how we practice faith. The pace of change outstrips our ability to process it.
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Polarization
The world is more divided than ever, and social media amplifies conflict. Anekantavada, the Jain principle of many-sidedness, is the antidote the world needs.
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Overconsumption
Aparigraha, Ahimsa, conscious living — these are not ancient concepts for textbooks. They are decision-making frameworks for today.
Jain values are not relics. They are the operating system the modern world is searching for.
The Experience
6,000+ strong
Stories told in danceThe procession
The temple
An epic on stage
Raas in full swirl
Jains Got Talent
Something for every generation.
Four days of keynotes, culture, scholarship, youth, and devotion. The experience rotates automatically, or you can use the arrows.
Keynotes & main stage
Voices that open each day
Main-stage keynotes from scholars, monks and spiritual leaders, and changemakers from around the world.
Evening culture
Three unforgettable nights
A dance drama, Raas Garba, Jains Got Talent, and the July 4th Independence Day & Bollywood night.
Spiritual & devotional
Space for practice
Pratikraman, puja, pravachan, and morning meditation — room to reflect amid the celebration.
Scholarly · JAB
Ideas worth your weekend
Scholar-led sessions on ethics, ecology, AI, and health — plus the Jain Academic Bowl for youth.
Youth
A home for the next generation
Dedicated tracks for YJA, YJP, and Jain Connect — for teens and young adults, never an afterthought.
Art & storytelling
Stories that carry the dharma
Classical dance, drama, and visual art bring Jain history and values to life on the main stage.
Dining · temple · seva
Around the convention
All-Jain cuisine, an on-site temple for darshan, a bustling exhibition, and the inaugural Humanitarian Seva event.
The energy
Moments from 2025.
6,000+ strongStories told in danceThe processionThe templeAn epic on stageRaas in full swirlJains Got Talent
The VenueTravel & Stay
Everything under one roof.
The Hilton Anatole is a 45-acre urban resort, and every part of the convention happens here. Keynotes, breakouts, all the youth programs — YJA, YJP, JAB, and the Kids’ Club — evenings, seva, dining, and rooms are steps apart. Kids, parents, and grandparents, together under one roof.
45-acre resort
1,000+ rooms
200,000+ sq ft event space
3 ballrooms
30+ meeting rooms
JadeWaters resort pool
Minutes from DFW
Make it possible
The convention runs on community generosity.
Registration is heavily subsidized by donors. Sponsorships and labhs let you power something specific — a meal for four thousand, the youth track, or the cultural stage. JAINA is a 501(c)(3); gifts are tax-deductible.
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Hosted by JAINA
In collaboration with the Texas Jain Sanghs.
JAINA is hosting the convention in collaboration with the Jain Society of North Texas, Jain Society of Houston, and Jain Sangh of Greater Austin — bringing the three Texas communities together for one national celebration.
Join us in Dallas, July 2027.
Timeless Values for Our Evolving WorldEarly-bird pricing ends August 23, 2026 — register now and secure your spot.
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