The Refugee Community Building Conference, Washington State’s premier conference focused on refugees, is focused on reducing the systemic barriers that hinder refugees’ economic success and access to opportunities. This conference is the only gathering that brings together refugees, philanthropists, government officials and staff, refugee organizations’ representatives, and members of the public to share ideas, build community capacity and learning connections, and promote effective policy and practice informed by refugees and responsive to their needs.

Highlights of the Conference include morning and afternoon concurrent workshops focused on several pressing issues facing our refugee communities, best practices, and the power of advocacy in challenging and addressing inequities.

Refugee Community Members committed to advancing knowledge about community-driven solutions, advocacy, and changing the way refugees are viewed and prioritized in policy decisions.

Nonprofit agencies who want to learn, grow, and advocate for refugees.

Philanthropists and Refugee Champions who are committed to hearing refugee perspectives and supporting the call to action for different approaches in investing in refugees’ success and integration.

Professionals serving refugees including school districts staff, mental health and health care providers, and volunteers.

Policymakers who want to learn firsthand about the diversity, richness, and real issues facing refugees to inform policy decision-making processes and prudent investment in refugee communities.

8:30 – 9:30 am:
9:30 – 10:15 am:
10:30 am – 12:00 pm:
12:15 pm:
1:45 – 3:15 pm:
3:15 – 4:00 pm:
4:00 – 5:15 pm:
5:15 pm:

Registration & Breakfast
Welcome & Opening Keynote
Concurrent Sessions
Lunch
Concurrent Sessions
Visit the Resource Room & Networking
Reception & Cultural Entertainment
Closing Remarks & Door Prizes