Leading the Way: An American Approach to Immigration

November 6, 2019 8:00 am - November 7, 2019 9:00 pm | Washington, DC

Leading the Way brings together moderate and conservative faith, law enforcement and business leaders from across the country to network, advocate on Capitol Hill, and hear from influential leaders on the future of immigration.

Join us on November 6th and 7th for this exclusive, invitation-only gathering. Across two days and eight events, 150 advocates will participate in constituency meetings, a general session, meetings with congressional offices and the Keepers of the American Dream reception.

Wednesday, November 6th

★ Constituency Meetings
Spire, 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002

The National Immigration Forum works closely with key constituencies on issues concerning immigrants. Members of these constituencies are encouraged to attend their respective meetings:

Welcome. (TBD)
New American Workforce (NAW) Partners (12:00 – 2:30 p.m.)
Evangelical Immigration Table (EIT) (5:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
Law Enforcement Immigration Taskforce (LEITF) (5:00 – 9:00 p.m.)

Thursday, November 7th

★ General Session, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

The Leading the Way general session features the presentation of the Courage to Lead award as well as fireside chats on immigration, American values, and the economy.

★ Meetings with Congressional Offices, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Capitol Hill

Following the general session, pre-registered participants will meet with congressional offices on Capitol Hill to discuss immigration-related topics. If needed, the Forum can provide assistance in scheduling meetings. The deadline to register for meetings with congressional offices is Monday, September 30th.

★ Keepers of the American Dream Reception, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Keepers of the American Dream are the heroes who embody the spirit of immigrant achievement, contribute significantly to the well-being of immigrants in the United States, and are advocates, in every sense of the word, for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation.