UPCOMING2026
The Homecoming
First time on African soil. 500+ professionals. Three days at the JW Marriott.
Nairobi, Kenya500+ delegatesTBA speakers
First international editionJW Marriott NairobiDec 18–20
THE ARCHIVE
Past Editions
Every SNABPI conference from the original 2019 Minneapolis gathering to the road to Nairobi 2026 — one card per year, each as distinct as the edition it represents.
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
2025Fifth Anniversary
Half a decade of building the largest Somali professional network in North America.
Minneapolis, MN650 delegates32 speakers
- 5-year milestone
- Largest gathering yet
- Founders' panel
TECH TRACK
Engineers, founders, and operators headlined a year defined by Somali tech ambition.
The Builders
Minneapolis, MN520 delegates28 speakers
Tech track launchedFirst investor dayDiaspora startup showcase
HEALING & HEALTH
2023
Healthcare & Healing
A stage built around the physicians, surgeons, and public-health leaders of the diaspora.
Minneapolis, MN480 delegates26 speakers
Healthcare keynote
Mental health forum
Community clinic launch
REUNION
2022First fully in-person gathering post-pandemic. Energy turned all the way up.
Return to the Room
Minneapolis, MN420 delegates22 speakers
Reunion galaLegal advocacy panelYouth leadership track
HYBRID YEAR
2021Resilience
Hybrid edition. The community came back stronger after a year apart.
Minneapolis, MN300 delegates18 speakers
- Hybrid format
- Civic leadership
- Community awards
VIRTUAL · 6 CONTINENTS
2020
The Global Edition
We went online. The diaspora went global. 6 continents in one room.
Virtual2,400 delegates20 speakers
Fully virtual6 continents tuned inLargest reach to date
The Original
Where it began. A group chat became a movement.
Minneapolis, MN180 delegates12 speakers
Inaugural conferenceFounders' kickoffThe seed
2019
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