Join us for a day-long, interactive gathering on the role of immigrants in entrepreneurship and the local economy, as well as the intersection of immigrant inclusion with local politics, the arts, and more.

Emcee: Executive Director, Governor Tom Wolf’s Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs & Special Projects, Tiffany Chang Lawson, leads us through a day chockful of engaging content with inspiring speakers and performances.

What to Expect: Interactive Sessions, Storytelling Booth, Immigrant Artisans, Photo Exhibit + More

Agenda

8:00AM Welcoming Remarks

8:30AM Immigration Today by FWD.us Director of State Immigration Campaigns Pamela Chomba

9:00AM Gisele Fetterman Introduces Building Welcoming Communities Plenary | Moderated by Chief of Staff Dan Gilman, City Leaders from Louisville, Toledo, and Erie

10:00AM Networking Break

10:30AM Workshops

• Immigrant-Owned: Experiences of Local Entrepreneurs - Facilitated by Ketaki Desai, FortyX80. Speakers: Gonzalo Manchego, Tachion, Inc.; Keyla Cook, Casa Brasil; and Gene Leyzarovich, AC&NC/JetStore.

• Applying an Equity Lens to Your Organization - Facilitated by Angelica Ocampo, World Affairs Council. Speakers: Jayne Miller, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy; Godfrey Bethea Jr., FedEx; LaTrenda Leonard Sherrill, Pursuant & Workplace Equity Challenge; and Ivette Mongalo-Winston, All in Pittsburgh.

• Representation in Politics - Facilitated by Tiffany Chang Lawson, Governor Wolf's Office. Speakers: Raaheela Ahmed of New American Leaders Project and Wasi Mohamed of Emgage PA & Islamic Center of Pittsburgh.

• Developing Data Fluency for Immigrant Inclusion - Led by Bhavini Patel and Sangya Gyawali of BeamData.

Noon Lunch

12:30PM Keynote Mila Sanina, PublicSource, Introduced by Peyton Klein, Global Minds

1:00PM Local Spotlight: Immigrant Integration | Moderated by janera solomon of KST, speakers represent education, arts, community advocates, and entrepreneurs.

2:00PM Coffee Break

2:30PM Keynote Imam Hamza Perez

3:00PM Employment Considerations for International Students led by national expert Dan Beaudry, including an interactive discussion moderated by UCIS Executive Director Belkys Torres with Porter Wright Partner-In-Charge and Immigration Attorney Ellen Freeman, Duolingo Head of People Christine Rogers-Raetsch, and community leader Kheir Mugwaneza on his international student experience.

4:30PM Performance by Elie Kihonia & Afrika Yetu Dancers

5:00PM Networking Mixer

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

The Heinz Endowments, UPMC, PUMP, Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), Porter Wright, Allegheny County Economic Development, City Theatre Company, and PULSE

There's more: swag bags, gear, delicious food, and post-Summit networking mixer. Get your tickets today!

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