Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Purpose
We’re proud to welcome leaders across tech, business, medicine, media, and entrepreneurship, who reflect the depth of the Eritrean diaspora and push it forward.
This year also features community leaders from the U.S., Europe, and Canada, sharing how their nonprofits and grassroots groups have grown to serve their communities.
Join us for a packed day of panels, fireside chats, and networking at the historic National Press Club - a stage that has hosted presidents, pioneers, and now, our community! Come build new connections, you won’t want to miss these conversations & experience.
Conference Agenda
Time
Location (Grand Ballroom)
Welcome Remarks
Joseph Seyoum
12:00 - 12:05 pm
12:05 - 12:15 pm
12:15 - 01:00 pm
01:00 - 01:30 pm
01:30 - 02:20 pm
01:30 - 02:20 pm
02:20 - 02:50 pm
02:50 - 03:30 pm
02:50 - 03:30 pm
03:30 - 04:00 pm
04:00 - 04:40 pm
04:00 - 04:40 pm
04:40 - 05:00 pm
Keynote
Yonathan Goitom
Panel: Strengthening the Eritrean Network
Harena Fessehazion, Naomi Demsas, and Jonathan Okubay
Networking Break 1 & Meet Our Vendors
Panel: Entrepreneurship & the Modern Diaspora
Luam Keflezghi, Efrem Fesaha, Tesfa Haile
Location: Holeman Lounge
Presentation: Stop Fearing AI, Start Leading with It
Tesfagabir Meharizghi
Networking Break 2 & Meet Our Vendors
Fireside Chat: Storytelling as Advocacy
Azie Tesfai
Location: Holeman Lounge
Presentation: Preparing our community for the age of AI
Tesfagabir Meharizghi
Networking Break 3 & Meet Our Vendors
Fireside Chat: Lifting Voices in Law and Media
Yodit Tewolde
Location: Holeman Lounge
Presentation: Tezez Tapes - Echoes from the Archive
Waleed Said & Ibiti Said
Closing Remarks
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