About this Event
🚨 Happening next Saturday
We are pleased to invite you to register and attend the Dahaleez D.C. Conference, a one-day conference about and for Arab Americans interested in engaging with U.S. political and civic life. The conference is organized by Dahaleez Foundation, a non-profit organization and hosted at the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University. The one-day event will take place at Georgetown University on Saturday, November 14, 2026, and registration is currently open at https://dahaleezfoundation.com/register
NOTE: REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLY COUNTED THROUGH THE WEBSITE.
This year’s theme, Turning Labyrinths into Corridors, is built around panels and conversations that attempt to demystify power structures and give attendees actionable strategies to engage across different civic spaces. The conference’s program includes the following panels, and you can find more about the panelists at our website: https://dahaleezfoundation.com/program
1. Arab Americans and Domestic Politics
Can we define an Arab American community with shared domestic interests, given differences in national origin, income, and state residency? Panelists look at the growing number of Arab Americans in local and state office, the issues that matter from civil rights to economic development, and how the parties engage Arab American voters.
2. America in the Arab World
What role can Arab Americans play in shaping U.S. foreign policy toward the Arab region? This panel takes a critical look at concrete mechanisms of influence, from coalition-building and grassroots organizing to electoral mobilization and direct lobbying.
3. Beyond Politics: Arab Americans and Civic Engagement
How do entrepreneurs, educators, artists, and philanthropists shape their communities and American society? This panel explores influence beyond direct political participation.
We look forward to welcoming you to Georgetown. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions and feel free to share this opportunity among your networks.
Event venue & nearby stays
ICC, 1472-1498 37th Street Northwest, Washington, United States
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