2026 NATIONAL BPIA WEEK

September 1-7, 2026

National BPIA Week is a multi-day celebration and convening series designed to strengthen pathways into international affairs while creating space for meaningful conversations shaping the future of leadership and global engagement.

Throughout the week, participants will engage in high-level discussions, networking opportunities, career development programming, and cross-sector convenings focused on the most pressing issues impacting communities and institutions around the world.

2026 Interest Forms and Sign Up Sheets

National BPIA Awards

NOMINATIONS FORM

[Deadline June 15]

Call for Speakers and Sponsors

INTEREST FORM

View Sponsorship Packages Here 

[Deadline June 30]

Email sponsors@iabpia.org

Volunteer Sign Up 

Email: chiefofstaff@iabpia.org

[Deadline June 30]

Career Fair Exhibitor & Recruiter Sign Up

[Deadline June 30]

2025 NATIONAL BPIA WEEK (THEME: THRIVE 36 YEARS) 

2024 NATIONAL BPIA WEEK (THEME: ELEVATE 35 YEARS) 

September 7, 2024 

Garden of Legends Gala and After Party 

September 8, 2024 

CBC Week Kick-Off All-White Jazz Brunch

2024 Sponsors

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THANK YOU to our Vendors, All Proudly minority or women-owned  Businesses! 

Photography: Isaiah DeCruise – contact@zaycruisemedia.com

Videography: Carlus McCormick II – yfmmedianetwork@gmail.com

Decoration and Balloon Displays: "Lil Ms Butterfly" – kecia@lilmsbutterfly.com

IT Support: West Peek Productions – info@westpeek.productions - website 

Photo360 Booth by Dontae – oqp360@gmail.com

Sugar Rim Bar - website

Bittersweet Catering - website

Music: DJ John Q – xbloodsa@gmail.com

Live Entertainment: Clover the Violist – clover@cloverviolin.com

Printed Promotional Branding: Spot on Creatives by Stacy Blair – stacy.spoton@gmail.com

Bath & Body Products: Lavender Love & Care – lavenderlovegarden@gmail.com