2023 Unity Summit

Main theme: Collaborating to Achieve Diversity, Unity and Equality

Purpose: To create a community platform for all AAPI organizations and leaders to interact and collaborate on vital community issues.

Concept: The 2023 National Unity Summit will be held in Washington D.C. is an in-person event that showcases our diverse and unity while affording community leaders the opportunity to advocate on select issues.

Date & Time:
September 25, 2023 (Monday) 6 – 9:30 pm EST
September 26, 2023 (Tuesday) 9:30 am – 7:30 pm EST
September 27, 2023 (Wednesday) 9:00 am – 1:30 pm EST

Venue:
Sept 25: Optional Dinner Cruise (Spirit Cruise Company)
Sept 26: Congressional Rayburn House Office Building Room #2044 at the U.S. Capitol
Sept 27: The White House (TBD)

Summit Program Schedule:
Sept 25 (Monday)
6:00-9:30 PM Welcome Dinner Reception – Potomac Dinner Cruise (optional)

Sept 26 – (Tuesday) Full Day
9:30 – 11:30 AM Keynotes and Panel at Rayburn House Office Building.
Issues Panel:
o Racial Discrimination: Teach AANHPI History 
o Civil Rights: Civil Liberties Protection
o Immigration Policy: Eliminating Backlog
o Racial Discrimination: Real Property Discrimination
o Immigration Policy: Afghan Adjustment

11:30 – 12:00 PM Launch of AAPI Community Hub Project
12:00 – 1:30 PM Networking Lunch
12:30 – 1:00 PM Lunch Keynotes: Building Common Ground
1:30 – 2:00 PM Grassroots Advocacy Best Practices
2:00 – 4:00 PM Congressional Visit with community Organizations
4:00 – 4:30 PM Press Conference
4:30 – 5:00 PM Awards Celebration
5:30 – 7:00 PM Congressional Reception
6:00 – 6:30 PM Sitar Recital by Kanjonavo Sabud (Young talent, Senior at TJHSST, VA)
with Tabla Accompaniment by Sri Debapriya Nayak

Sept 27- (Wednesday) Half Day (TBD)
9:30 – 10:30 AM Private Tour of the Capitol (optional)
11:00 – 12:30 AM Security Check at the White House
12:30 – 1: 30 PM White House Briefing

Why Attend:

• Professional Development: Keynotes from Congressional Representatives and Community Leaders
• Networking opportunities: continuous opportunities to meet and connect with community and political leaders.
• Learning sessions: political and civic activism & engagements, and grassroots advocacy.

Who Should Attend:

• Political and Community leaders: Individuals currently serving or aspiring to serve in political or community leadership roles can benefit from the valuable insights, networking opportunities, and diverse learning sessions.
• Promising Young Leaders: Young individuals passionate about making a positive impact in society, aspiring to develop their leadership skills, and seeking inspiration from established leaders.
• Professionals from various backgrounds who are keen on creating meaningful change, promoting social progress, and actively engaging in community development.
• Individuals interested in a political career can gain valuable knowledge, establish connections, and learn from experienced leaders in the field.

Current list of Donors:

• • Asian American Business Development Center ($1000)
  • Elaine Su ($1000)
  • Indrani Davaluri ($1000)
  • Marsha Golangco ($1000)
  • Grace Yu ($500)
  • American Engineering Group ($500)
  • United Chinese Americans ($500)
  • Sant Gupta ($500)
  • Lalita Kaul ($500)
  • Romesh Japra ($500)
  • Mie Mie Strickler ($400)
  • Viresh Sharma ($250)
  • Angela Anand ($250)
  • Ashok Madan ($250)
  • Thomas Abraham ($250)
  • Lusiana Hansen ($250)
  • Jan Xie ($110)
  • Sanjana Chopra ($100)
  • Ashvini Persaud ($100)
  • Asian American Federation of Florida ($100)