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Get ready for an electrifying weekend of unity, inspiration, and cultural pride! The Arab America Foundation is thrilled to present the CONNECT Empowerment Summit on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, (November 8, Optional) at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, 14750 Conference Center Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151-3800
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.
Registration includes:-Admission to 4 meals, -Registration to all panels on Friday evening-Friday evening cultural event, November 6 and all day and evening, Saturday, November 7 including Gala Hafla. Early Bird Registration Ends Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Registration Includes:-Admission to 4 meals-Registration to all panels, -Friday evening cultural event, November 6-All panels on Saturday, November 7, 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. Registration Ends Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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.
Join the fun and excitement, including lunch!Take our bus tour of Washington, DC: Sunday, November 8, 2026, approximate time--11:00-4 pm. Earlybird sign-up price: $50. Space is limited! Optional Event: This is a separate ticket item and is not included with registration.
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 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 performances. 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, November 7, 5:30 pm at the Marriott Westfields Washington Dulles, 14750 Conference Center DrChantilly, VA 20151.
A table of 10 Tickets at the Al Rabitah Gala event, on Saturday evening, November 7, 5:30 pm at the Marriott Westfields Washington Dulles, 14750 Conference Center DrChantilly, VA 20151.
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