Annual ICOB conventions
Every year, the ICOB community convenes to explore the future of socioeconomic development in the region, to foster new connections and fundraise for the Kigezi Education Fund. Scroll below to explore our full history of conventions since 2003.
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ICOB 2024 UK convention
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ICOB 2024 UK convention
Theme
Fostering mental wellbeing and financial literacy in our communities.
Date
JULY 25th – 29th 2024
Days till the event begins
At Hilton London Syon Park, Park Rd, Isleworth TW8 8JF
More about the 2024 ICOB convention
Learn
We bring speakers from around the world who share firsthand experience and insights that can help us strengthen our community and programming.
Connect
During our conventions, our members are reunited to celebrate our culture, learn from one another and create new memories.
Empower
We raise money for the Kigezi Education Fund, our flagship philanthropic initiative to advance education and vocational training in the region.
Learn
We bring speakers from around the world who share firsthand experience and insights that can help us strengthen our community and programming.
Connect
During our conventions, our members are reunited to celebrate our culture, learn from one another and create new memories.
Empower
We raise money for the Kigezi Education Fund, our flagship philanthropic initiative to advance education and vocational training in the region.
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Boston 2023
Boston 2023
The 18th annual convention was hosted at Hilton hotel, Woburn under the theme; Innovative Healthcare Collaborations in Kigezi.
Virtual Convention 2020
Virtual Convention 2020
This is the first in over 16 years that our community has been unable to meet in person. As you are all aware, we have always had an opportunity to congregate in one of the major cities – break bread and network during our annual conventions.
New Jersey 2019
New Jersey 2019
From August 1-5, 2019, ICOB hosted its annual convention under the theme innovation-driven tourism.
Vancouver 2018
Vancouver 2018
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Read the report.
Orlando 2017
Orlando 2017
From August 3-7, 2017 ICOB convened its annual convention in Orlando, Florida.
London 2016
London 2016
In 2016, ICOB convened its annual convention in London, England. Visit the ICOB UK Facebook page to stay connected with the local community.
Dallas 2015
Dallas 2015
In 2015, the 12th annual ICOB convention was hosted at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, with the theme “Towards a Better Tomorrow; Unlocking Kigezi’s Human and Economic Potential.”
Washington DC 2014
Washington DC 2014
ICOB hosted its 11th annual convention in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, from Thursday, July 31, 2014 to Monday, August 04, 2014 at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn.
Toronto 2013
Toronto 2013
From July 25 – July 29, 2013, the ICOB convention took place in Toronto, Canada at the Residence Inn Toronto Downtown.
South Carolina 2012
South Carolina 2012
The 10th annual ICOB convention was held from July 26- 29, 2012 in the city of Greenville, South Carolina, USA at the Embassy Suites Hotel Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center.
London 2011
London 2011
From the July 28-31, 2011, ICOB gathered in London, United Kingdom for the 9th Annual ICOB convention.
Boston 2010
Boston 2010
Over 300 Banyakigezi and friends joined ICOB in Boston for the 8th annual convention from August 26-29, 2010.
Las Vegas 2009
Las Vegas 2009
The 7th annual ICOB convention was held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the weekend of July 23 – 27, 2009.
New York 2008
New York 2008
ICOB held its 6th Convention in New York from July 31 to August 4, 2008.
Denver 2007
New York 2008
The fifth annual ICOB convention was held in Denver, Colorado, from August 2-6, 2007, under the theme of working together to build Kigezi.
Toronto 2006
Toronto 2006
From August 3-7, the 2006 ICOB Convention was held at the upscale Hilton Suites Hotel, in the lovely town of Markham, a suburb of the great city of Toronto.
London 2005
Toronto 2006
The third ICOB convention was successfully held at the Croydon Park Hotel in London from 28th July – 1st August 2005.
Washington DC 2004
Washington DC 2004
The Washington D.C convention took place July 1-4, 2004, at the exquisite Mayflower Hotel in downtown Washington DC.
Toronto 2003
Toronto 2003
The first convention of Abanyakigezi was held in Toronto, Canada July 3-7, 2003. Delegates came from Britain, Canada, Uganda and the USA.