ABOUT SNABPI
A movement, not a moment.
Founded in 2017, SNABPI connects Somali professionals worldwide through conferences, networking, and community-building.
OUR MISSION
To cultivate leadership, innovation, and impact among Somali professionals worldwide.
OUR VISION
A future where Somali experts drive change locally and globally.
OUR JOURNEY
From a group chat to a global stage.
SNABPI Founded
Launched as an online professional network connecting Somali talent across North America.
Inaugural National Conference
First in-person gathering in Minneapolis, MN — 24 US states and 5 countries represented.
SDC 2021
Held at the Sheraton Bloomington, Minnesota — returning stronger after the pandemic.
SDC 2022
Spotlighting Somali entrepreneurs building globally relevant companies.
SDC 2023
Expanded to a full 3-day format at Hilton Bloomington.
SNABPI DC 2024
Hosted at Hilton Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport — record attendance and sector diversity.
SNABPI DC Doha
First international edition at the Park Hyatt Doha — 200+ professionals, global reach.
NEXT CHAPTER
SNABPI DC Nairobi
First Africa edition. 500+ delegates. A homecoming for the global Somali diaspora.
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
The team behind Nairobi 2026.
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