IIC-15 2026

3 - 5 JULY 2026

Be part of the 15th Igorot International Consultation returning to it’s first host city of Los Angeles, California, USA.

Participate, contribute, learn, and connect with the Igorot diaspora of elders, leaders, professionals, academicians, public officials, and students from around the world at this historical event.

3 - 5 July 2026


We want YOU to be part of the PLANNING TEAM for the 15th Igorot International Consultation (IIC) slated for July 2026 in Los Angeles. The first IIC was held in 1995 by BIMAK Los Angeles, and we are honored to host again 31 years later.

Your expertise, dependability, and energy will be key to producing an event that positively impacts our community. We invite you to be a part of a dynamic team of knowledgeable and lively professionals and creatives.

We anticipate IIC-15 to be the highest attended IIC, with programs and events reaching indigenous communities, the Filipino diaspora, and people of color.

What will it take to be part of this team?

  • Time

  • Energy

  • Dependability

  • Creativity

  • Flexibility

  • Resourcefulness

  • Ability to work with different personalities

  • Ability to work with Google programs/documents and communicate via email or FB Messenger

What will you gain from being part of this team?

  • Experience working alongside community leaders, business professionals, and academia

  • Expanding your network of community, industry, and political leaders

  • Special knowledge of Igorot culture

  • Project management and event expertise

Let’s make history together! COUNT ME IN!


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IIC-15 Planning Chairs: Charlene Ocab, Dave Masen Jr., Heather Dagan, Jennifer Catanes Avanceña, Melanie De La Cruz, Noel Medrano, Laurence Padua, Minerva Padua, Natalie Padua, Melody Velasco, Michael Wandag