Day One
Wednesday, September 16
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Welcome & Cocktail Reception
Featuring Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03)
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Summit Dinner with Pro-Israel Democrats:
Dinner and discussion with Jewish Members of Congress, including Reps. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23)
Moderated by DMFI Board Chair & Former Congresswoman Kathy Manning
Day Two
Thursday, September 17
8:00 – 8:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Participant registration and buffet-style breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Fireside Chat with Haley Stevens
A discussion with Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11)
Moderated by DMFI Board Member David Kramer
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Featuring DMFI Board Chair Kathy Manning
9:15 – 10:00 AM
Shaping Democratic Winners
Featuring the strategists behind Democratic wins, including Daniel Barash, Advisor to Ambassador Rahm Emanuel; Oren Shur, Advisor to Governor Wes Moore; and Michael Halle, Advisor to Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Introduction by DMFI Board Member Michael Rosenzweig | Moderated by former DNC Chair Jaime Harrison
10:00 – 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 – 11:00 AM
The Democratic Coalition & Israel Policy
Featuring Ambassadors Daniel Shapiro & Dennis Ross
Moderated by DMFI Chief Policy Officer Rachel Bombach
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Rising Voices: Next Generation of Pro-Israel Leaders
Featuring Democratic candidates Melissa Bean (IL-08) & Adrian Boafo (MD-05)
Moderated by DMFI Chief Political Officer Joel Wanger
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Standing With Us: Voices from the House
Featuring Reps. Laura Gillen (NY-04) and Susie Lee (NV-03)
Moderated by DMFI Chair Emerita Ann Lewis
12:30 – 1:00 PM
Luncheon
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Taking Back the Narrative
Featuring digital activists and commentators Lily Cohen, Joel Rubin, & Ethan Wolf
Moderated by DMFI Chief Communications Officer Rachel Rosen
1:45 – 2:15 PM
The Battle for the House
Featuring DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01)
Moderated by DMFI Board Secretary Lisa Eisen
2:15 – 2:30 PM
Break
2:30 – 3:15 PM
The Road Ahead: Shaping the Future Together
Strategy discussion featuring DMFI President & CEO Brian Romick and DMFI Senior Staff
3:15 – 3:55 PM
Israel Policy in a Democratic Majority
Featuring House Foreign Affairs Committee Members Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Brad Schneider (IL-10)
Moderated by DMFI Chair Emeritus Todd Richman
3:55 – 4:00 PM
Closing Remarks
DMFI President & CEO Brian Romick
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Closing Reception
Enjoy cocktails and continued discussion