Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit--November 4-6, 2022
For Immediate Release
Washington DC (August 3, 2022): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, November 4-6 (the 6th is optional), 2022, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church, VA 22042 (15 miles outside of Washington, DC).
The event will feature an exciting array of speakers in public service, women’s activism, identity, community advocacy, and leadership. Moreover, participants will have many networking opportunities and celebrate Arab heritage through music, entertainment, cuisine, and cultural and informational exhibits.
“We are leading a movement–mobilizing our young generation and the entire Arab American community,” said Warren David, co-founder of the Arab America Foundation. He went on to say, “this summit is a crucial component in achieving our mission to promote heritage, educate Americans, connect, and empower Arab Americans. We will attract the best speakers, the best performers, the best networking opportunities, and above all, the best participants from across the country.” said David.
Last year in Michigan, over 300 registrants from 22 states attended. We are expecting a sell-out summit this year.
About the Arab America Foundation
The Arab America Foundation (AAF) is a non-profit (501c3) educational and cultural organization. The mission of AAF is to promote the Arab heritage, educate Americans about the Arab identity, and connect and empower Arab Americans with each other and with diverse organizations across the U.S.
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Events Scheduled to Date:
FRIDAY Evening, November 4:
2-6:00 pm
Registration and Information
Exhibits Open
6:00 pm
Ahlan Networking Reception and Dinner
Attend the opening reception of the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit. Meet new friends and indulge in a tantalizing buffet of Arab cuisine.
8:00 pm
Fann Wa Tarab Concert
Join a soon-to-be-announced Classic Takht (Ensemble) from New York City as they perform with some of the country’s most talented Arab musicians. Don’t miss a tantalizing evening of great music and a celebration that will be sure to make you feel proud of the Arab heritage and culture!
10:00 pm
Post Concert Networking
Hotel lobby
SATURDAY Daytime, November 5:
8-4:00 pm
Registration and Information
Exhibits Open
8:00 am
Man’oushe, Foul, and Qahwa Networking Breakfast
Meet and get acquainted with summit attendees before the summit at this buffet breakfast and networking event.
9:00 am
CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit
Connecting and empowering Arab Americans across the country with presentations by public service officials, community leaders, influential women, rising leaders, and awesome performers.
12:00 Noon
Recognition of Rising Leaders
20 Under 20, 30 Under 30, and 40 Under 40, Awardees
12:30 Noon
Sahtein Networking Lunch
Meet Arab American attendees from throughout the U.S.
1:30 pm
CONNECT Arab America Empowerment Summit
Connecting and empowering Arab Americans across the country with presentations by public service officials, community leaders, influential women, rising leaders, and awesome performers.
4:00
Daytime Activities End
4:00-4:45 pm
Strategic Meeting for Cousins and State Teams
*4:00 pm
Yemeni Leaders Meeting
SATURDAY Evening, November 5:
6:00 pm
Reception
7:00 pm
Al Rabitah Gala and Hafla
The event of the year! Celebrate your heritage at this formal event featuring Arab cuisine, special recognition, live Arab music, and dance!
11:00 pm
Evening Activities End
SUNDAY, November 6 (Optional)
Group Bus Tour of Washington DC
9:15 am
Bus Leaves Marriott Hotel
10:00 am
Visit and Breakfast: Qatar America Institute, Washington DC
The Qatar America Institute for Culture is an independent non-profit that creates, curates, and executes programs and research that amplify the prominence of all forms of art and culture from the United States, Qatar, and the larger Arab and Islamic worlds.
11:00 am
Visit: National Museum of African American History and Culture
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the world’s largest museum dedicated to African-American history and culture. It ranked as the fourth most-visited Smithsonian museum in its first full year of operation. The museum has more than 40,000 objects in its collection, although only about 3,500 items are on display. The 350,000-square-foot, 10-story building (five floors above and five floors below ground) and its exhibits have won critical praise as a national historic landmark with an unparalleled collection of artifacts from 300 years of American history.
1:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm
Visit the White House (exterior) and up to 10 Washington DC attractions including major monuments and Arab landmarks.
4:00 pm
Bus Returns to Mariott Hotel
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