July 1-4, 2026
Day One Summit Agenda
Start your day with a warm breakfast and networking opportunity. Connect with fellow attendees and prepare for the day's discussions.
Breakfast
Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
Opening Plenary
Panel 1: ICE Impact on Community
Understanding how ICE enforcement affects families, workplaces, and community trust. Addressing challenges and opportunities for Somali-owned businesses. Discussing education, mental health resources, and culturally responsive services for children and parents.
Enjoy a catered lunch while continuing conversations. Dedicated time for Dhuhr prayer is provided for all attendees.
Lunch & Prayer
Panel 2: Community Safety
Explores how misinformation, disinformation, and fraud impact Somali communities, and how trusted leaders, storytellers, and advocates can build accurate narratives, strengthen community trust, and protect people from scams and deceptive information.
Panel 3: Election Protection
Examine the root causes of youth violence and gun-related harm, while highlighting prevention strategies, mentorship programs, community intervention efforts, and opportunities to support young people through education, engagement, and positive pathways to success.
Daily closing keynote featuring prominent speakers addressing community resilience and the path forward for Somali Americans.
Keynote Speaker
Day Two Summit Agenda
Day two is closed to public, non-Somali community members.
Start your day with a warm breakfast and networking opportunity. Connect with fellow attendees and prepare for the day's discussions.
Breakfast
Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
Opening Plenary
Panel 1: Narrative & Fraud
Explore community-driven approaches to creating safer neighborhoods by addressing public safety concerns, and access to supportive services.
Enjoy a catered lunch while continuing conversations. Dedicated time for Dhuhr prayer is provided for all attendees.
Lunch & Prayer
Panel 2: Youth & Gun Violence
Discuss how communities can protect voting rights, address barriers to participation, combat misinformation, and ensure all eligible voters can safely and confidently make their voices heard.
Panel 3: Community Healing
Fostering resilience through elections engagement, voter protection, narrative awareness, and collective healing. Empowering our community to shape its own future.
Daily closing keynote featuring prominent speakers addressing community resilience and the path forward for Somali Americans.
Keynote Speaker
