
IOA Annual Conference
Learn, Connect & Have Fun
The IOA annual conference serves as the premier venue to promote ombuds awareness, increase individual knowledge, and enhance professional skills. The annual conference features keynote and plenary speakers, workshops, presentations, and panel discussions to address a conference theme and provides countless opportunities for connection and engagement.
IOA's 18th Annual Conference

Past Annual Conferences
Main Conference 4–6 April 2022 Virtual Conference
Main Conference 22–24 March 2021 IOA's First-Ever Virtual Conference
15th Annual Conference - Cancelled Due to COVID
"IOA Vision 2020: Innovation, Importance, and Integrity in Ombuds Work" Main Conference 30 March – 1 April 2020 Professional Development Courses and Specialty Workshops 27 – 29 March 2020 Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Portland, Oregon, USA
Main Conference 1–3 April 2019 Professional Development Courses and Specialty Workshops 29–31 March 2019 Sheraton New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana USA
Main Conference 23–25 April 2018 Professional Development Courses and Specialty Workshops 20–22 April 2018 Richmond Marriott Richmond, Virginia USA
Main Conference 24–26 April 2017 Professional Development Courses and Specialty Workshops 21–23 April 2017 Minneapolis Marriott City Center Minneapolis, MN
Main Conference 10–13 April 2016 Pre-conference Courses and Professional Development Courses 8–10 April 2016 Seattle Westin Hotel Seattle, WA
Main Conference 19–22 April 2015 Pre-conference Courses and Professional Development Courses 17–19 April 2015 Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Atlanta, GA
4–9 April 2014 Sheraton Denver Downtown Denver, CO
19–24 April 2013 Hyatt Regency Miami Miami, FL
13–18 April 2012 Hyatt Regency Houston Houston, TX
1–6 April 2011 Hilton Portland & Executive Tower Portland, OR
"IOA and New Orleans: Rebirth, Rebuild, Respond!" 7–10 April 2010 The Marriott New Orleans New Orleans, LA
4th Annual Conference
A joint conference with ACCUO - The Association of Canadian College and University Ombudspersons FCO – The Forum of Canadian Ombudsman IOA - The International Ombudsman Association "Evolution of the Ombudsman [1809-2009]: A Rich History, A Promising Future" 15–18 April 2009 The Fairmont Hotel, The Queen Elizabeth Montreal QC, Canada
"Making a Difference-The Ombudsman Impact" 13–16 April 2008 The Boston Park Plaza Hotel Boston, MA
"Strengthening Our Foundations" 11–14 April 2007 Adam's Mark Hotel St. Louis, MO
"Anchors Aweigh: Charting a New Course for Organizational Ombuds" 2–5 April 2006 The La Jolla Marriott and the University of California San Diego, CA
|