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, and Oren Shur, Advisor to Governor Wes Moore
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 – 12:15 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
12:15 – 1:30 PM
Luncheon Followed by Discussion
Featuring House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-05)
Moderated by DMFI Board Chair Kathy Manning
1:30 – 1:50 PM
The Battle for the House
Featuring DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01)
Moderated by DMFI Board Secretary Lisa Eisen
1:50 – 2:30 PM
Taking Back the Narrative
Featuring digital activists and commentators Lily Cohen, Joel Rubin, & Ethan Wolf
Moderated by DMFI Chief Communications Officer Rachel Rosen
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 conversation