Refugee Community Building Conference '24
Registration for the 2024 Refugee Community Building Conference is now open. The2023 Conference was a resounding success, and we
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About the Conference
The Refugee Community Building Conference, Washington State’s premier conference focused on refugees, is focused on reducing the systemic barriers that hinder refugees’ economic success and access to opportunities. This conference is the only gathering that brings together refugees, philanthropists, government officials and staff, refugee organizations’ representatives, and members of the public to share ideas, build community capacity and learning connections, and promote effective policy and practice informed by refugees and responsive to their needs.
Inspiring and Informative Workshops
Highlights of the Conference include morning and afternoon concurrent workshops focused on several pressing issues facing our refugee communities, best practices, and the power of advocacy in challenging and addressing inequities.
Who Attends
Refugee Community Members committed to advancing knowledge about community-driven solutions, advocacy, and changing the way refugees are viewed and prioritized in policy decisions.
Nonprofit agencies who want to learn, grow, and advocate for refugees.
Philanthropists and Refugee Champions who are committed to hearing refugee perspectives and supporting the call to action for different approaches in investing in refugees’ success and integration.
Professionals serving refugees including school districts staff, mental health and health care providers, and volunteers.
Policymakers who want to learn firsthand about the diversity, richness, and real issues facing refugees to inform policy decision-making processes and prudent investment in refugee communities.
Resource Room
Space is limited. To reserve space, please contact Udita Singh at udita@naapr.org by September 10.
Conference Schedule
8:30 – 9:30 am: Registration & Breakfast
9:30 – 10:15 am: Welcome & Opening Keynote
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Concurrent Sessions
12:15 pm: Lunch
1:45 – 3:15 pm: Concurrent Sessions
3:15 – 4:00 pm: Visit the Resource Room & Networking
4:00 – 5:15 pm: Reception & Cultural Entertainment
5:15 pm: Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
Hotel and Parking
Our 2026 Refugee Community Building Conference will be held at:
Seattle Airport Marriott Hotel
3201 S 176th St, Seattle, WA 98188
Visit Marriott’s website for most accurate parking information.
Accessibility
Click here to view accessibility information on Marriot’s website
Sponsors
