WASHINGTON, D.C. – Syrian American organizations will host a landmark one-day conference and gala on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, at the Washington Hilton on Capitol Hill to celebrate the first anniversary of Syria’s liberation and discuss the country’s next chapter.
The event, titled “United for Syria: A Vision for the Future,” is co-hosted by Citizens for a Secure and Safe America (C4SSA), Syrian American Council (SAC), Karam Foundation, MedGlobal, and the Syrian American Alliance for Peace and Prosperity (SAAPP).
This historic collaboration will bring together leading Syrian voices, policy experts, innovators, and global allies to discuss the major issues shaping Syria’s future, including education, technology, advocacy, health, justice, innovation, and more— spotlighting bold ideas and opportunities for joint action.
Notable guest speakers include Syrian officials such as Ambassador Ibrahim Olabi, the Permanent Representative of Syria to the United Nations, Qutaiba Idlibi, the Director of American Affairs at the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, and Abdulwahab Omira, the Head of AI and Government Applications at the Syrian Ministry of Communications. The program will also feature Congressman Joe Wilson and other notable U.S. officials, in addition to leading experts, journalists, and Syrian advocates, including Celine Kasem, Lina Sergie Attar, Dr. Zaher Sahloul, Arwa Damon, Mohammad Ghanem, Joud Monla-Hassan, and Caroline Rose.
While the conference (running from 8 am to 4 pm ET) will feature dynamic discussion and expert-led panels, the gala (from 6 pm to 10 pm ET) will celebrate community, resilience, and renewed hope for Syria’s next chapter.
We look forward to a historic day of unity in honor of the new, free Syria. Guests may register at the following link: bit.ly/united-for-syria.
About the Hosts:
- Citizens for a Secure and Safe America (C4SSA) – a Syrian American organization advocating for policy that supports Syria’s transition into a free, democratic, and prosperous country.
- Syrian American Council (SAC) – a leading grassroots organization advocating for the interests of Syrian Americans in the United States and for a free, democratic, and pluralistic Syria.
- MedGlobal – a humanitarian organization that partners with communities suffering from disasters and/or limited resources to improve access to sustainable, dignified healthcare through emergency response, health services delivery, and building resilient healthcare systems.
- Karam Foundation – a humanitarian organization empowering displaced Syrians to become the next generation of bold, compassionate leaders, ready to shape a brighter future.
- Syrian American Alliance for Peace and Prosperity (SAAPP) – a Syrian American organization that works to foster a sustainable political, economic, and social partnership between the people of Syria and the United States, rooted in mutual interests and shared values.
