UPCOMING2026
The Homecoming
First time on African soil. 500+ professionals. Three days at the JW Marriott.
Nairobi, Kenya500+ delegatesTBA speakers
The first African 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.
Year 7Global Diaspora ReachCommunity Building
Doha Edition
December 20–22, 2025 — 200+ Somali professionals gathered at the Park Hyatt Doha for SNABPI's first international conference.
Park Hyatt Doha, Qatar200+ delegates20+ speakers
Doha, QatarGulf CrossingDhow & SkylineCrescent NightsSouq Waqif Mixer
Year 6Global Diaspora ReachCommunity Building
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
2024SNABPI Diaspora Conference 2024
August 31, 2024 — a full house at the Hilton MSP Airport for a day of expert voices, tech, and culture.
Aug 31, 2024Hilton Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport, MN
Tech Innovation PanelCultural GalaIn-Person
Year 5Global Diaspora ReachCommunity Building
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
2023Somali Diaspora Conference 2023
September 1–2, 2023 — a packed programme of youth leadership, entrepreneurship, and networking at the Hilton Bloomington.
Sep 1–2, 2023Hilton Bloomington – Minneapolis South, MN
Youth LeadershipEntrepreneurship SummitNetworking ExpoIn-Person
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
2022Somali Diaspora Conference 2022
September 3, 2022 — an excellent turnout at the Sheraton for business, community, and global reach.
Sep 3, 2022Sheraton Hotel, Minneapolis area
Global ReachBusiness InnovationCommunity SupportIn-Person
Year 4Global Diaspora ReachCommunity Building
In-PersonYear 3Digital Innovation
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
2021Somali Diaspora Conference 2021
September 4, 2021 — a successful event at the Sheraton Bloomington blending virtual and in-person connection.
Sep 4, 2021Sheraton Hotel, Bloomington, MN
Virtual ComponentsSafe GatheringGlobal Diaspora ReachCommunity Building
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
2019SNABPI National Conference 2019
August 31, 2019 — the inaugural success that started it all at the DoubleTree.
Aug 31, 2019DoubleTree, Minneapolis–St. Paul area
Inaugural EventCommunity BuildingGlobal Diaspora Reach
In-PersonInauguralProfessional Development
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