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Get ready for an electrifying weekend of unity, inspiration, and cultural pride! The Arab America Foundation is thrilled to present CONNECT Empowerment Summit taking place on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ.
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 change-makers, and emerging youth voices in unforgettable sessions on entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, public service, youth leadership, and Arab heritage and identity.
Early Cousin Registration expires Wednesday, August 27th at 11:59 am.Registration Includes:-Admission to 4 meals-Registration to all panels, -Friday evening cultural event, -October 24, and all panels on Saturday, October 25 including Gala Hafla, Saturday evening. -Cousins are allowed to register 1 additional guest on this registration.You must be a Cousin (paid member) to qualify for this registration.
Early General Registration is $299, and expires Wednesday, August 27 at 11:59am pm. Early Registration includes:-Admission to 4 meals-Registration to all panels on Friday evening, Friday evening cultural event, October 24 and all day and evening, Saturday, October 25 including Gala Hafla.
We are happy to offer a discounted student registration for $199. Show your current and valid school ID at onsite registration. Registration includes:-All Inclusive admission to all events and 4 meals on Friday evening October 24 and all day and evening, Saturday, October 25, including Grand Hafla.
Friday panels begin at 1:30 pm, Friday events start at 6:00 pm and include "Ahlan Reception" with Arab cuisine and the "Fann Wa Tarab" concert Friday evening at 8:00 pm.
Saturday summit daytime events start at 8 a.m. and include Arab and American cuisine breakfast, recognition of Rising Leaders awardees ceremony, Sahtein lunch, and registration. This package does not include the Saturday evening Gala Hafla.
Admission to Gala Banquet Saturday Evening at 5:30 pm. Includes Program, Dinner, and Cultural performance. This individual ticket is for those who are not registered.
A table of 10 VIP Tickets at the Al Rabitah Gala event, on Saturday evening October 26, 5:30pm at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center,15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126.
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