BiH Diasporic Conference
Connecting. Inspiring. Innovating.
WHO WE ARE
The BiH Diasporic Conference (BiHDC) is the first of its kind, bringing together a young generation of diaspora – a generation who, for the most part, has spent the majority of their lives living in the US and Canada. Through our endeavor, we hope to draw a new type of audience, forge strong relationships and facilitate an inclusive environment for discourse.
OUR VISION
Solidarity:
To build solidarity amongst young adults on the following universal values:
Multiculturalism
Religious diversity
Peace through education
Education
To facilitate dialogue amongst Diaspora about prejudice, encouraging critical thinking about history, perceived norms and new ideas in hopes of laying a foundation for pluralistic and democratic discourse about BiH.
Our Values
Our conference is built on the following three (3) values:
Collaboration: We are devoted to the idea that we are stronger together. Our lived and learned experiences contribute to a stronger and varied discourse.·
Ambition: We are committed to setting high goals and being surrounded by those who are driven.·
Diversity and inclusiveness: We are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces based on a foundation of diverse discourse and thought.
Check out our previous keynote speakers
From students to business owners to academics, our speakers have a variety of personal and professional experience in the subject matter that they present on at the conference.
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Tarik Jašarević, World Health Organization (WHO) Spokesperson & Humanitarian Expert
Bill Carter, Author, Filmmaker, Humanitarian Activist, & Assistant Professor Film Production, Northern Arizona University
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Riada Ašimović Akyol, Multimedia Journalist & Storyteller
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Velma Saric, Post Conflict Research Center
Dr. Jasmin Mujanovic, Political Scientist
Kyle Laitinen, Native American & Bosnian community member
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Emina Zahirovic-Pintaric, Restart.ba
Eddie Custovic, BH Futures Foundationon
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Jasminko Halilovic, Founder & Director, War Childhood Museum
Dr. Senahid Halilovic, Author, Novi Pravopis bosanskoga jezika
Lucas Jensen, International Republican Institute, Re:Generacija
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Selma Selman, Artist
Emina Bošnjak, Executive Director, Sarajevo Open Center
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Ajla Delkic, President, Advisory Council for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Harun Mehmedinovic, Photographer, Skyglow
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Elvisa Kovacevic, Life Coach
Aida Sehovic, Artist, Sto Te Nema
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Zlatko Filipovic, Journalist and Associate Producer, CBS News
Our Fiscal Sponsors
The BiH Diasporic Conference is an event fiscally sponsored by the Bosnian American Genocide Institute (EIN: 27-2145272) a 501c3 nonprofit organization registered in the United States.