Arab America Foundation Announces Speakers and Performers, Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit October 25-26, 2024

The Connect Summit features Panels on the Election, Public Service, Women’s Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Young Leadership, and the Media

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Over 25 speakers and performers have been confirmed, with more to be announced.

Warren David, president of Arab America and co-founder of the Arab America Foundation, emphasized the importance of this year’s program, stating, “In addition to engaging panels about the election and public service, we’re also spotlighting women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, young leadership and the media, alongside cultural performances that capture our rich Arab heritage. Building these connections is crucial—it fuels our professional journeys and social ties and empowers our voices to resonate within our community and beyond.”

This year’s summit is a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse community of like-minded individuals, visionary leaders, and influential speakers. We’ve chosen Dearborn as the location of our summit—a city that symbolizes the heart of Arab America.

Confirmed Speakers (to date):

Randa Adra – Attorney-Partner, Crowell and Moring

Assma Ali – Yemeni, American Immigration Attorney

Debbie Almontaser – Educator, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Author

Nabih Ayad – Founder and Chairman, Arab American Civil Rights League

Rania Batrice – Political and Non-Profit Strategist

Maya Berry – Executive Director, Arab American Institute

Rush Darwish – President, Arab American Business and Professional Association

Warren David – President, Arab America and Co-Founder, Arab America Foundation

Amal David – Director, Community Engagement, Co-Founder, Arab America Foundation

Alabass Farhat – Michigan House of Representatives, House District 3

Abderrahim Foukara – Washington DC Bureau Chief, Al Jazeera

Nabeleh Ghareeb – Rising Leaders Coordinator, Co-Team Leader Michigan

Marwa Ghumrawi – Washington Center for Yemeni Studies

Abdullah Hammoud – Mayor, City of Dearborn

Hama Hinnawi – Feminist Artist and Fashion Designer

Rami Khouri – Senior Public Fellow, AUB Nonresident, Senior Fellow, Arab Center DC

Omar Kurdi – President, Arab Americans of Cleveland

Micheline Maalouf – Influencer, Mental Health Counselor and Educator

Wesam Shahed – Policy Advisor, Assistant State Attorney, Cook County

Sarah Shendy – Police Lieutenant at Case Western Reserve University

Fayrouz Saad – Assistant Secretary, Partnership and Engagement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Reda Taleb – Founder and CEO, Dream Catcher Innovations; Board Member, Arab American Women’s Business Council

Assad Turfe – Deputy County Executive, Wayne County, MI

Layal Elabed – Co-Chair, Uncommitted National Movement

Maysoon Zayid – Palestinian American Actress and Comedian

James Zogby – Founder and President, Arab American Institute

Confirmed Performers (to date):

Abusalam Alnajjar – Syrian American Classic Vocalist

Zak Baalbaaki – Lebanese American Classic Vocalist

Mahmoud Beydoun – Lebanese American Pop Vocalist

Nibal Malshi – Palestinian American Classic Vocalist

Najee Mondalek – Actor “Im Hussein,” Founder Ajyal Theatrical Group

George Ziadeh – Arab American Oudist, Vocalist, and Orchestrator

The Arab America Foundation–AAF (www.arabamericafoundation.com) is a non-profit (501c3) 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.

To register for this event, REGISTER HERE.

For sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, CLICK HERE.

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Arab America Foundation
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