IDA hosted the 1st Interfaith Dialogue Dinner on October 20. The annual dinner serves IDA's aim of promoting mutual understanding and dialogue between different religions and cultures. This year the event, at which over 150 distinguished guests were present, was held in Marriott Hotel. The guests were from diverse ambiences, such as: acclaimed spiritual leaders, businessmen, politicians, directors of dialogue foundations, representatives of numerous cultural and ethnic groups, academicians, PhD students, journalists and members of the American-Turkish society.

Inspiring and thought provoking speeches were given by the following;