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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Fostering mental wellbeing and financial literacy in our communities.
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
We bring speakers from around the world who share firsthand experience and insights that can help us strengthen our community and programming.
During our conventions, our members are reunited to celebrate our culture, learn from one another and create new memories.
We raise money for the Kigezi Education Fund, our flagship philanthropic initiative to advance education and vocational training in the region.
We bring speakers from around the world who share firsthand experience and insights that can help us strengthen our community and programming.
During our conventions, our members are reunited to celebrate our culture, learn from one another and create new memories.
We raise money for the Kigezi Education Fund, our flagship philanthropic initiative to advance education and vocational training in the region.
The 18th annual convention was hosted at Hilton hotel, Woburn under the theme; Innovative Healthcare Collaborations in Kigezi.
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.
From August 1-5, 2019, ICOB hosted its annual convention under the theme innovation-driven tourism.
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From August 3-7, 2017 ICOB convened its annual convention in Orlando, Florida.
In 2016, ICOB convened its annual convention in London, England. Visit the ICOB UK Facebook page to stay connected with the local community.
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.”
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.
From July 25 – July 29, 2013, the ICOB convention took place in Toronto, Canada at the Residence Inn Toronto Downtown.
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.
From the July 28-31, 2011, ICOB gathered in London, United Kingdom for the 9th Annual ICOB convention.
Over 300 Banyakigezi and friends joined ICOB in Boston for the 8th annual convention from August 26-29, 2010.
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.
ICOB held its 6th Convention in New York from July 31 to August 4, 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.
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.
The third ICOB convention was successfully held at the Croydon Park Hotel in London from 28th July – 1st August 2005.
The Washington D.C convention took place July 1-4, 2004, at the exquisite Mayflower Hotel in downtown Washington DC.
The first convention of Abanyakigezi was held in Toronto, Canada July 3-7, 2003. Delegates came from Britain, Canada, Uganda and the USA.