iCON 2026 will take place in Chicago, IL from January 26-28, 2026. Please sign up below to stay informed about any iCON 2026 updates, including the announcement when registration opens on April 22, 2025.
WHAT IS iCON?
iCON is where educators, practitioners, and visionaries come together to shape what’s next in Israel education. It’s a celebration of connection, creativity, and the belief that engaging with Israel enriches Jewish life.
While iCON remains central to our vision, we’re currently focused on supporting the field in real time, responding to urgent needs and the evolving moment in Israel. We’ll revisit the timing of our next gathering, and we’re committed to making it as meaningful and impactful as ever.
Stay tuned for updates! We look forward to learning and celebrating together again soon.
WHAT IS iCON?
iCON is where thought leaders, practitioners, and visionaries come together to shape the future of Israel education. iCON is a celebration of our shared commitment to the power of education and the belief that connecting with Israel enriches our Jewish identity.
This one-of-a-kind international convening fosters meaningful connections and collaborations between Israelis and North Americans, providing a shared learning experience that encourages participants to explore innovative educational ideas together. iCON is where thought leaders, practitioners, and visionaries come together to shape the future of Israel education.
The need for deep engagement with Israel is more urgent than ever. iCON provides a critical opportunity to bring people together—to learn, connect, and reaffirm the importance of Israel education as a pillar of Jewish identity and community resilience. Together, we will chart a path forward that strengthens ties with Israel and inspires the next generation of leaders, educators, and advocates.
The iCenter is the North American hub for advancing the field of Israel education. We believe education is key to inspiring generations of Jewish youth with an enduring connection to Israel and the Jewish people.
iCON is an international gathering of Jewish educators, professionals, and stakeholders for whom Israel is integral to their personal and professional lives. This one-of-a-kind convening fosters meaningful connections and collaborations between Israelis and North Americans, providing a shared learning experience that encourages participants to explore innovative educational ideas together. iCON is where thought leaders, practitioners, and visionaries come together to shape the future of Israel education.
As our schedule develops, we’ll be adding updates and information. Keep checking back for more information.
Whether you are a Jewish communal professional, day school educator, camp professional, youth group leader, lay leader, etc…or interested in Israel and learning more about the field, there will be something for you.
We encourage you to bring colleagues in your field to come experience iCON together!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM iCON 2023
“iCON opened up opportunities for resources—unbelievable resources—that can impact my Jewish community at large, both in small scale programs and in larger, more innovative avenues.”
“The conversations and networking opportunities at iCON seeded ideas of how I can implement Israel into our work in better ways.”
“I left iCON feeling energized and excited to try to push our thinking and planning for events and programs far beyond the norms we have fallen into.”
“The mere fact of bringing together so many creative educators, and seeing their versatility, was the greatest lesson for me from iCON.”
“iCON left me inspired and re-charged both professionally and personally.”
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