 The convention features Islamic lectures, discussions, debates, nasheeds, and Muslim comedy.A notable comedian who has repeatedly performed at ISNA is Azhar Usman.In 2012, the ISNA Convention was held in Washington, D.C. Deputy U.S. Attorney General, Thomas Perez, addressed the 2012 Convention, and other prominent representatives of the White House have attended in the past, including Valerie Jarrett, President Obama's Senior Advisor for Engagement and International Affairs in 2009  and Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson in 2016.