Two Days, 18+ Events Including Inspiring Panels and Stellar Performances at Annual CONNECT Empowerment Summit in New York/New Jersey, October 24-25, 2025

posted on: Oct 15, 2025

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(WASHINGTON, D.C., October 15, 2025) The Arab America Foundation announces the annual CONNECT Empowerment Summit, a two-day celebration of culture, leadership, and community featuring 18+ events in Teaneck, New Jersey, on October 24–25, 2025.

The program spotlights seven exciting panels on identity, education, women, media, civic leadership, entrepreneurship, and employment—plus Arab cuisine tastings and dedicated networking sessions.

Don’t miss Fann Wa Tarab, with comedian Maysoon Zayid and a concert led by qanun virtuoso Firas Zreik with vocalists Marwa Morgan, Yousef Shamoun, and Nibal Malshi. Arab Socials will sponsor Friday’s After Party.

Saturday features the Mayor of Paterson, Andre Sayeg, SiriusXM host Dean Obeidallah, Egyptian musician and performer Karim Nagi, Arab Dancer, Zizi Zabaneh, Miss Arab USA, Nouhayla Errahili, a Gala Hafla, and Lebanese vocalist Karim Jaber.

Full program and tickets: https://www.arabamerica.com/arab-america-foundation-announces-program-for-the-connect-empowerment-summit-2025/

Share this reminder with your team and guests. We look forward to welcoming you to New Jersey for a powerful, uplifting weekend and inspiring connections.

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This year’s summit is a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse community of like-minded individuals, visionary leaders, and influential speakers.

This dynamic summit brings together Arab Americans from across the country for two powerful days of networking, leadership, and celebration. You’ll engage with visionary leaders, bold changemakers, and emerging youth voices in unforgettable sessions on entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, public service, youth leadership, and Arab heritage and identity.

In 2024, we welcomed over 400 attendees from 26 states—2025 will be even bigger. Don’t miss your chance to join this growing national movement!

This year’s summit is a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse community of like-minded individuals, visionary leaders, and influential speakers.

The Arab American Foundation (AAF) is a nonprofit (501 (c) (3)) educational and cultural organization. Its mission is to promote Arab heritage, empower and educate others about Arab identity, connect Arab Americans, and build coalitions with diverse organizations across the U.S.

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