Welcoming Interactive

Join us in Detroit, Michigan from May 20-22, 2025 for Welcoming Interactive 2025

Hosted in partnership with Global Detroit and the City of Detroit Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs

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Now accepting breakout session proposals!

If you are passionate about building more inclusive communities through your professional work and looking for ways to share your expertise with new and like-minded audiences, submit a proposal to present a breakout session at the 2025 Welcoming Interactive.

Deadline: Applications are due Friday, October 18, 2024.

Notifications: Decisions will go out by Monday, November 18, 2024.

About the Welcoming Interactive

The Welcoming Interactive is an annual conference that highlights successful practices and inspiring stories about immigrant inclusion, programs, policies, and partnerships on economic development, civic engagement, government leadership, and more. Attendees learn about local innovations from peer communities and come away with new ideas and energy to foster welcoming places for all.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Help build welcoming communities across the U.S. and beyond by becoming a Welcoming Interactive sponsor.

For more information, contact Allie Norman at [email protected].

2024 Conference Highlights

Take a look at our most recent conference agenda!