The International UFO Congress is an annual conference established in 1991 in
Arizona
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dedicated to the dissemination of information related to many aspects of
ufology
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. Previously held in
Laughlin, Nevada, the conference moved to the
Phoenix, Arizona
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area in 2011. It features presentations given by authors, researchers, experts, enthusiasts, and those who claim to have witnessed
paranormal or anomalous phenomena from all over the world. This week-long event usually has over thirty speakers, a film festival, vendors, and "experiencer" and findings-discussion sessions. Topics generally covered are
alien abduction, UFO sightings, UFO crashes,
crop circles, paranormal experiences, and government conspiracy. Previous speakers include
Richard Dolan,
Travis Walton,
Yvonne Smith, Kathleen Marden, George Knapp,
Jeremy Corbell,
David Childress
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, Kevin Day and Alejandro Rojas among others.
Congress history
The International UFO Congress was owned by the Brown family, who in 2010 sold the conference to
Open Minds Production. In 2017, it once again changed hands and is now owned by Out of This World Media and Events Incorporated.
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References
External links
Official UFO Congress Website
UFO Congress Online Store
Lightnet. Retrieved 21 Jan 2009
"Abductees share their stories at UFO Congress"
Mohave Daily News February 23, 2008. Retrieved 21 Jan 2009
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Organizations based in Arizona
UFO conventions
Conventions in Arizona
UFO culture in the United States