NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE WEEK (NCALWeek) 2019
Event Information
Description
MONDAY
JUN
TOWARDS A COMPLETE CARIBBEAN COUNT:
US CENSUS 2020
3RD
Opportunities for Caribbean Community Leaders and Friends of the Caribbean to discuss the state of metrics for US CENSUS with regards to race and ethnicity. Speakers will be chosen from the US CENSUS Department.
WHERE
VIRTUAL - REGISTER ONLINE This session is open to the Public
TIME
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
COST
**FREE** PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED (SEATS LIMITED)
TUESDAY
JUN
SMART ENERGY FUTURES
4TH
The opportunities for Diaspora and US thought leaders in the energy sector to hear about energy security challenges and related issues facing the Caribbean and opportunities to address them.
WHERE
OAS Building - 1889 F St NW, Washington, DC 20006 (Delegates & By-Invitation Only)
TIME
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
COST
**FREE** PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY COB JUNE 1ST
NOTE
*** SECURE BUILDING *** GOVT. ISSUED ID IS REQUIRED
LUNCH
*** By invitation or FEE for those ordering ***
EVENING
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM - CAPITOL HILL RECEPTION
WEDNESDAY
JUN
21st ANNUAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE FORUM
ADVOCACY DAY (House of Representatives)
5TH
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, Congressman Francis Rooney and other Friends of the Caribbean in the US Congress and diplomatic corps will be among those addressing the implications of HR 4939 and other Legislation for US/Caribbean relations in the areas of Security, Education and Health, Prosperity & Energy and Diplomacy. Among the themes to be addressed are Trade and Financial Services, and the role of Small Businesses.
WHERE
CAPITOL HILL
TIME
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
COST
**FREE** PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY COB JUNE 1ST
LUNCH
*** By invitation or FEE for those ordering ***
THURSDAY
JUN
21st ANNUAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE FORUM
6TH
Caribbean Diaspora and Friends of the Caribbean and diplomatic corps will be among those in dialogue with staff of the US Senate Foreign Relations - Western Hemisphere Sub-Committee of the to addressing the implications of US/Caribbean 2020 Strategic Engagement Agenda. Among the themes to be addressed are Trade and Financial Services, Security and Energy.
WHERE
CAPITOL HILL – SENATE BRIEFING
TIME
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
COST
**FREE** PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY COB JUNE 1ST
LUNCH
*** By invitation or FEE for those ordering ***
JUN
SMART CARIBBEAN 2030: BLUE ECONOMY
#SMART ISLANDS | #SMART NATIONS
6TH
Dialogue with thought leaders and senior staff from the IDB and other agencies about digital transformations that will enable the Caribbean to jump into inclusive prosperity and sustainable management of the Blue Economy. The conversation will revolve around projects addressing new pathways and paradigms for sustainable, meaningful, aspirational, resilient and transformative (smart) economic development. Diaspora and US thought leaders in think tanks will discuss the shape of US Caribbean Strategic engagement with Staff of Senate Foreign Relations Committee with a focus on emerging challenges pertaining to security and other aspects of HR 4939.
WHERE
IADB BUILDING - 1300 New York Avenue NW
TIME
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
COST
**FREE** PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY COB JUNE 1ST
NOTE
*** SECURE BUILDING *** GOVT. ISSUED ID IS REQUIRED
LUNCH
*** By invitation or FEE for those ordering ****
FRIDAY
JUN
30 UNDER 30 CARIBBEAN AMERICAN CHANGEMAKERS AWARDS
7TH
Aimed at young professionals or graduate students interested in careers in international development, and/or public policy, or social enterprise. Youth will present papers on their projects and ideas that could be funded.
WHERE
IADB BUILDING - 1300 New York Avenue NW
TIME
8:30 am - 10:30 am
COST
** FREE** PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY COB – JUNE 1ST
NOTE
*** SECURE BUILDING *** GOVT. ISSUED ID IS REQUIRED
JUN
IGNITE CARIBBEAN:
YOUTH FORUM ON THE FUTURE
7TH
Aimed at young professionals or graduate students interested in careers in international development, and/or public policy, or social enterprise. Youth will present papers on their projects and ideas that could be funded.
WHERE
IADB BUILDING - 1300 New York Avenue NW
(Delegates & By Invitation Only /Space Limited)
TIME
10:30 Pm - 12:30 pm
COST
** FREE** PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY COB – JUNE 1ST
NOTE
*** SECURE BUILDING *** GOVT. ISSUED ID IS REQUIRED
FRIDAY
JUN
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION & DISASTER RESILIENCE (focus on HealthCare)
7TH
The opportunities for Diaspora and US thought leaders to discuss issues and solutions pertaining to improving disaster resilience in the region. The focus will also be on challenges issues in the Healthcare industry and Education that face the Caribbean and identifying opportunities to address them.
WHERE
OAS Building - 1889 F St NW, Washington, DC 20006
TIME
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Inclusive Education) + 3:00 pm-5:00 pm (Disaster Resilience)
COST
**FREE** PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY COB JUNE 1ST
NOTE
*** SECURE BUILDING *** GOVT. ISSUED ID IS REQUIRED
To learn more visit: www.caribbeanamericanmonth.org or send an email to: icsdcorg@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest in participating in the events during National Caribbean American Legislative Week, June 3- 7, 2019 in Washington DC and for your support of our National Caribbean American Heritage Month, June 2019
Organizer Institute of Caribbean Studies
Organizer of NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE WEEK (NCALWeek) 2019
