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See you for the next WIBF,
in Albuquerque, New Mexico

October 28-30, 2024

Registration Now Open!
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See you for the next WIBF,
in Albuquerque, New Mexico

October 28-30, 2024

Registration Now Open!

WIBF History

Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Inc. (ILDII), an Indigenous run not-for-profit organization located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (incorporated in 2000), initiated the World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF), in partnership with leaders of host countries representing Indigenous communities.

Where We’ve Been

The WIBF draws attention to Indigenous Economic Development and has previously been held in the following countries:

  • 2011 New York City, USA
  • 2012 Sydney, Australia
  • 2013 Windhoek, Namibia
  • 2014 Guatemala
  • 2015 Oahu, Hawaii
  • 2016 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • 2017 Santiago, Chile
  • 2018 Rotorua, New Zealand
  • 2019 Vancouver, Canada
  • 2020 Virtual Forum
  • 2021 Virtual Forum
  • 2022 Villavicencio, Meta, Colombia
  • 2023 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

The World Indigenous Business Forum will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 28-30, 2024, hosted by the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce. Please stay tuned for further updates.

Albuquerque is Waiting for You

Thank You to our 2023 Official Sponsors & Partners

On behalf of the organizers and participants of the World Indigenous Business forum in Papua New Guinea October 24-26th, 2023, we would like to announce our sponsors and express our gratitude for their generous support and unwavering commitment to the cause of promoting indigenous entrepreneurship in the country. This support will be instrumental in making the WIBF a resounding success. Thank you for your invaluable support.

WIBF 2023 Official Host

Welcome and Closing Reception Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

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