America250 Asian American Stakeholders Conference Set for Dec. 11-13 in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will host the America250 Asian American Stakeholders Conference & Commemoration on December 11-13, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The conference is organized by DOI250AA, an official America250 Supporting Partner, and will be held at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square (1800 Market Street, Philadelphia). Held under the theme "With Allies, Open to All," the three-day gathering is open to the public.
The schedule runs in three parts: an arrival session on Friday, December 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with registration and a welcome gathering; an experience day on Saturday, December 12, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., featuring an opening session, featured voices, Future Builders dialogues, Philadelphia and commemoration sessions, and evening connections; and a build day on Sunday, December 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with Future Builders dialogues, an exchange session, and the closing, at which the Future Builders Charter will be presented and signed.
The weekend also includes a historic group photo, museum and Chinatown visits, shared meals, and social gatherings. The Future Builders dialogues bring together participants across generations, professions, and cultures, and their outcomes will be compiled into the Future Builders Charter.
After the event, the organizers will publish an America250 commemoration book preserving Asian American stories, contributions, and celebrations; registered attendees may submit their stories for inclusion.
DOI250AA is an official America250 Supporting Partner and an independent organizer; the conference is nonpartisan and non-advocacy, and DOI250AA is fiscally sponsored by Chinese Americans for Equal Rights (CAFER), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Registration with the organizer is required; fees are as announced by the organizer.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 活动海报（主办方DOI250AA供图；GSM按站规裁去海报底部的报名二维码与网址区域）。Photo: Event poster provided by the organizer, DOI250AA; the registration QR code and URL area at the bottom of the poster was cropped per GSM policy.
