CONNECT Empowerment Summit 2025

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.


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Location Information

  • Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe
  • 100 Frank W Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ, 07666 US

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Registration Selection

  • 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.

  • Cousin Registration is $299
    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.

  • Join the fun and excitement, including lunch!
    Take our bus tour of Paterson and its vicinity: Sunday, 10/26, 11:00-4 pm.
    -- Visit the Arab American community for a vibrant immersion into its rich heritage and warm hospitality.
    -- Begin at the Little Palestine landmark on Palestine Way.
    --See a huge number of storefronts, bakeries, and grocers showcase a variety of flavors and traditional artifacts.
    --Explore the Palestine American Cultural Center (PACC) to discover the local history, resilience, and advocacy efforts of the community.
    -- Enjoy lunch, shop for sweets, spices, and handicrafts.
    -- See from Jersey City the Manhattan Skyscrapers.
    -- Enjoy on the bus connecting with like-minded Arab Americans, who, like you, take pride in our heritage and identity.
    -- Sign up now, space is limited!
    Optional Event: This is a separate ticket item and not included with registration.

  • This registration is for awardees of the Arab America Foundation, Rising Leaders initiative, which includes 40 Under 40, 30 Under 30, and 20 Under 20, all present and previous classes.

  • We are happy to offer a discounted student registration for $99. Must be between the ages of 16 and 28. Show your current and valid school ID at on-site 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 with Yousef Shamoun, Nibal Malshi, and Marwa Morgan arranged by Firas Zreik, on 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 the Gala Banquet on Saturday at 5:30 pm. Includes Program, Dinner, and Cultural performance by acclaimed Lebanese vocalist, Karim Jaber. This individual ticket is for those who are not registered.

  • A primary table of 10 VIP Tickets at the Al Rabitah Gala event, on Saturday evening, October 25, 5:30 pm at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ, 07666.

  • A table of 10 Tickets at the Al Rabitah Gala event, on Saturday evening October 25, 5:30 pm at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ, 07666.




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