Host an ICOY event
ICOY Regionals are independent events organised under a free licence by people in their own schools, universities and communities. Each licence covers one event, in one of four programmes. Every event gets its own page on icoy.org, its own logo, a feedback form and a public summary afterwards.
Four programmes
ICOY Circles
A roundtable discussion on one question. A small group, a moderator and an honest conversation, ending in conclusions and open questions.
ICOY Sparks
Short talks by speakers who have an idea worth sharing, followed by questions from the audience.
ICOY Labs
A hands-on workshop where participants learn a skill or make something together.
ICOY Forum
A half or full day with several sessions: talks, discussions and workshops around one theme.
Three kinds of licence
For a neighbourhood or community group
Held by an individual aged 18 or over who lives in or serves the community.
For a school
Held by a teacher or staff member, with a letter of authorisation from the principal. Students form the organising team.
For a university or college
Held by a recognised student club with a faculty or staff sponsor and a letter of authorisation from the university.
All licences are free. Events may be free or charge a ticket of up to US$1,000 (or the equivalent); registration on icoy.org is available for free events.
Naming your event
Your licence name
Your event is named after its programme and the community it serves, for example ICOY Sparks@JGIS or ICOY Circles@Thaltej. Use the name of your school, campus, neighbourhood or community group.
Bigger names are earned
City names such as @Ahmedabad or @London are available once you have completed three local ICOY events. Country, state and region names such as @India or @Gujarat are reserved for ICOY.
How hosting works
Apply
Choose your programme and licence type, check your name is available, and tell us about yourself and your event. We may write to you with questions.
Receive your licence
Once approved, you receive the guidelines and two official logos: your programme logo and your licence logo.
Build your page
Publish your event page at icoy.org/events/ with speakers, sponsors, tickets and registration.
Hold, then share
After the event: send the feedback link, write the summary, submit recordings, and download certificates.
Bring ICOY to your community
Each free licence covers one event. Read the guidelines, then apply.