CONNECT Empowerment Summit 2026

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.

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  • Marriott Westfields Washington Dulles
  • 14750 Conference Center Dr, Chantilly, VA, 20151 US
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  • Join the fun and excitement, including lunch at the Jerusalem Fund, and a stop at the Kahlil Gibran Memorial Garden. 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.

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