3rd Kazakhstan - U.S. Convention was held on December 8, 2015 at U.S. Institute of Peace. The theme of the convention was "Road to the Astana EXPO 2017: Shared Prosperity and Dynamic Development." 2016 marks 25 years of Kazakhstan - U.S. diplomatic relations. The 25th anniversary became the main theme of the 4th Convention held on December 6, 2016 at Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington DC. The theme of the 4th Convention was titled as "Kazakhstan - U.S. Strategic Partnership Celebrating the Quarter Century Milestone."