Chicago
June 5 - June 7, 2026
Roots in Motion:
Naša Zajednica in the Making
The conference theme, “Roots in Motion: Naša Zajednica in the Making,” invites diaspora and local communities in BiH to reflect on the rich history and cultural heritage that shapes our Bosnian identity. It encourages open discussion about the challenges facing our community while emphasizing unity, resilience, and collective growth rather than division.
Knowledge sharing
Through workshops, panels, presentations, and networking opportunities, participants will engage in meaningful discussions about the intersection of tradition and innovation, fostering a collaborative environment to inspire actionable change.
BIHDC 2026 will bring together diverse voices from different sectors to share insights, strategies, and stories that demonstrate how our legacy can empower us to tackle contemporary challenges in our diaspora community and local communities in BiH.
Let’s brainstorm!
Our content is primarily driven by proposals from: community activists, academics, healthcare professionals, business and trade professionals, artists and students.
All proposals must encompass our vision of solidarity and education, while also including our values of collaboration, ambition, and diversity and inclusiveness.
All submissions are peer reviewed and evaluated based on originality and relevance to the conference theme and the guiding questions.
Submissions and presentations are in English or Bosnian, whichever language is most comfortable for the presenter.
Proposals submissions will be open soon!
Schedule and Venue Details Coming Soon
Our Fiscal Sponsor
The BiH Diasporic Conference is an event fiscally sponsored by the Bosnian American Genocide Institute & Education Center, a 501c3 nonprofit organization registered in the United States.
I want to attend but I can’t afford to register…
We think everyone who wants to attend deserves an opportunity to attend regardless of ability to afford the registration fee. Our sponsors generously make this a possibility. So if you cannot afford to attend please apply here.