BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34530@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251025T230000 DTSTAMP:20250623T205201Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/connect-empowerment-summit-2025/ SUMMARY:Connect Empowerment Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nGet ready for an electrifying weekend of unity\, inspiration\, and cultural pride! The Arab America Foundation is thrilled to present the CONNECT Empowerment Summit\, taking place on Friday\, Oc tober 24\, and Saturday\, October 25\, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpo inte\, 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard\, Teaneck\, NJ.\n\nThis dynamic summit brings together Arab Americans from across the country for two powerful da ys of networking\, leadership\, and celebration. You’ll engage with visi onary leaders\, bold changemakers\, and emerging youth voices in unforgett able sessions on entrepreneurship\, women’s empowerment\, public service \, youth leadership\, and Arab heritage and identity.\n\nIn 2024\, over 40 0 attendees from 26 states joined us—2025 will be even bigger. Don’t m iss your chance to be part of a growing national movement!\n\nThe Arab Ame rica Foundation (AAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to p romoting Arab heritage\, educating the public about Arab identity\, and em powering the Arab American community across the United States.\n\nHOTEL RE GISTRATION\n\nDiscounted hotel rooms can be reserved at the:\n\nTeaneck Ma rriott at Glenpointe\n\n100 Frank W Burr Boulevard Teaneck\, NJ 07666\n\n Rooms are $199 for a king room or a room with two queen beds.\n Parking is complimentary.\n\nThe reservation cut-off date is October 3\, 2025\n\nF or reservations\, you may call 1-888-236-2427 and reference the Arab Ameri ca Foundation Connect Empowerment Summit 2025 room block\, or you may book directly online: REGISTER for a Discounted Room Here\n\nSPEAKERS\n\nSpeak ers for the Arab America Foundation's CONNECT Empowerment Summit will be a nnounced soon.\n\nSPONSOR REGISTRATION\n\nIf your organization is interest ed in sponsoring the CONNECT Empowerment Summit\, please contact:\n\nWarre n David at: wdavid@arabamerica.com or 313-999-6000\n\nCLICK Here to become a Sponsor\n\nEXHIBITORS\n\nIf your organization is interested in exhibiti ng at the CONNECT Empowerment Summit\, contact Warren David at: wdavid@ara bamerica.com or 313-999-6000\n\nCLICK HERE to become an Exhibitor\n\nGALA HAFLA LOCATION\n\nThe Al Rabitah Gala Hafla will begin at 5:30 pm on Satu rday\, October 25th\, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe\, 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666.\n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\n\nHo w do I complete registration?\n\n Click the Register tab on this website\ n Enter the Eventbrite landing page\n Click the green TICKETS button\n Choose the tickets you want and the number of tickets from the drop-down m enus\n Click the red GET TICKETS button when done selecting\n Once regis tered\, you will receive an email confirmation\n\nHow do I register at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe?\n\nDiscount rooms are reserved at:\n\nTea neck Marriott at Glenpointe\n\n100 Frank W Burr Boulevard Teaneck\, NJ 076 66\n\nRooms are $199 for a king room or a room with two queen beds.\n\nPar king is complimentary.\n\nThe reservation cut-off date is October 3\, 2025 \, at midnight ET.\n\nFor reservations\, you may call 1-888-236-2427 and r eference the Arab America Foundation Connect Empowerment Summit 2025 room block or you may book directly online: and reference the Arab America Foun dation room block at Teaneck Marriott or book directly online at this link for Room Reservations.\n\nCan I register for the summit onsite?\n\nYou sh ould pre-register online before the summit\; however\, if you haven't\, yo u can register upon arrival. After checking into the hotel\, you can proce ed to the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe at noon on Friday. All registrant s will receive their name badges and event tickets upon registration.\n\nW hat is your refund policy?\n\nWe have spent countless hours and resources planning this summit. For this reason\, we will be unable to give any refu nds for registrations or events. Thank you for your understanding.\n\nWhat is the dress code for events?\n\nWe suggest business casual attire for al l Friday and Saturday events. On Saturday evening\, for the Gala Hafla\, w e suggest semi-formal attire. No jeans\, please.\n\nWhat if I have any que stions?\n\nEmail info@arabamerica.com if you have any questions or issues registering for the Summit\, or call 877-272-2944\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.arabamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2 025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-9.36.56 PM.png LOCATION:Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe\, 100 Frank W Burr Boulevard\, Tean eck\, New Jersey\, 07666\, United States GEO:40.872107;-74.004852 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=100 Frank W Burr Boulevard\ , Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE= Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe:geo:40.872107,-74.004852 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR