Refugee Community Building Conference '23

Seattle Marriot SeaTac – 3201 S 176th St, Seattle WA 98188

The Refugee Community Building Conference is the only gathering that brings together refugees,philanthropists, government officials and staff, refugee organizations’ representatives, andmembers of the public to learn, discuss, and take action on the most urgent issues facingrefugees.

This year’s conference aims to facilitate learning and dialogue, build community connections, and inform effective policy and practice to bring about systems-level change resulting in prosperity, influence, and inclusion of refugees. The conference will feature speakers, workshops, local refugee entertainment, networking, a resource room with display tables, and discussions on topics of imminent concern to refugees.

Thank you to all who joined us at the 2023 Refugee Community Building Conference to learn, build community connections, and inform effective policy and practice to bring about systems-level change resulting in prosperity, influence, and inclusion.

We heard from and connected with so many great people. We would like to take a moment to thank our sponsors, partners, speakers, presenters, moderators, and volunteers for helping make this event a HIT!

Registration

Early Bird Registration: SOLD OUT! Registration for and attendance to the June 22nd, 2023 Refugee Community Building Conference is free of charge for the first 200 attendees who register by May 25.

Regular Registration: SOLD OUT! The regular online registration rate is in effect from May 25 through June 18 at 5:00 pm PT. The registration fee is $120 for all attendees. Online registration is closed after June 18.

On-site Registration: SOLD OUT! If tickets are still available, on-site registration fee is $150 for all attendees. We cannot guarantee on-site registration and encourage you to register in advance. The registration fee covers the cost to attend the 2023 Refugee Community Building Conference, conference materials, and meals.

Hotel and Parking

Our 2023 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

 

Resource Room

Space is limited. To reserve space please contact events@naapr.org by June 10.

Notice of Photo and Videotaping

We will be taking photos and video throughout the conference for use on websites, in social media, and other materials. Your attendance at the conference constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded without compensation.

COVID- 19 Information and Notice

Our top priority is the health and safety of our Conference attendees, staff, presenters, and sponsors. We will continue to monitor and update safety precautions for the conference following any COVID-19 protocols and procedures set forth by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and local government officials.

We cannot guarantee that attendees will not become infected with COVID-19. By registering for and attending the 2023 Refugee Community Building Conference you voluntarily assume the risk of exposure to COVID-19. We ask that you stay home if you are not feeling well.

Conference Agenda

Thursday, June 22, 2023

8:30 –9:30 am: Registration and Breakfast

9:30 – 10:15 am: Welcome, Opening Keynote, and ethnic entertainment

10:30 – 12:00 pm: Concurrent Sessions

12:15 – 1:30pm: Lunch

1:45 – 3:15 pm: Concurrent Sessions

3:15 – 4:00 pm: Visit the Resource Room

4:10 – 5:15 pm: Plenary Panel: Refuge After War

5:15-6:30 pm: Dinner and Cultural Entertainment

6:30 pm: Closing Remarks

THANK YOU! We gratefully acknowledge our sponsors for their generous support of the 2023 Refugee Community Building Conference.