IA-100 Strategy Session 2021
Join us for a special Persian dinner with Special Guest Senator Richard Blumenthal, Representative Jerrold Nadler and other Members of Congress, Dr. Vali Nasr, Professor of Middle East Studies and International Affairs, Johns Hopkins University; Afshin Molavi, Senior Fellow at Johns Hopkins University; and Dr. Omid Farokhzad, CEO and co-founder of Seer Biotech.
We look forward to reconnecting, and hearing from experts about the current political dynamic in the United States, what’s next in US-Iran relations, health benefits of cutting-edge biotech technology, civic empowerment in the Iranian American community, bipartisan advocacy in dysfunctional times, among other relevant themes. This event is open to IA-100 members and their guests only. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Leila Austin at leila@paaia.org.
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Thank you for your interest in becoming a sponsor! Below are the sponsorship opportunities. Please reach out to Leila Austin at leila@paaia.org if you have any questions.
Rumi Host Level – $10,000
- Six guests, Thursday (Sept 30) dinner with Members of Congress, VIP seating at Rumi’s Kitchen
- Six guests, Friday (Oct 1) dinner, VIP seating at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel
- Six guests, Saturday (Oct 2) IA-100 retreat, Mandarin Oriental Hotel (includes breakfast and lunch)
- Listed in the program
- Recognition during events
Hafez Co-Host Level – $5,000
- Four guests, Thursday (Sept 30) dinner with Members of Congress, preferred seating at Rumi’s Kitchen
- Four guests, Friday (Oct 1) dinner, preferred seating at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel
- Four guests, Saturday (Oct 2) IA-100 retreat, Mandarin Oriental Hotel (includes breakfast and lunch)
- Listed in the program
- Recognition during events
Sa’adi Level – $2,500
- Two guests, Thursday (Sept 30) dinner with Members of Congress, reserved seating at Rumi’s Kitchen
- Two guests, Friday (Oct 1) dinner, reserved seating at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel
- Two guests, Saturday (Oct 2) IA-100 retreat, Mandarin Oriental Hotel (includes breakfast and lunch)
- Listed in the program
Khayyam Level – $1,000
- One guest, Thursday (Sept 30) dinner with Members of Congress, reserved seating at Rumi’s Kitchen
- One guest, Friday (Oct 1) dinner, reserved seating at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel
- One guest, Saturday (Oct 2) IA-100 retreat, Mandarin Oriental Hotel (includes breakfast and lunch)
- Listed in the program
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Event Schedule
Thursday, September 30th at 6 PM:
Evening of Persian Cuisine with Sen. Blumenthal & Rep. Nadler
Rumi’s Kitchen
Friday, October 1st at 9 AM:
Building a Legacy of Civic Empowerment with Khosrow Moaveni
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Friday, October 1st at 10 AM:
Changing Lives: Breakthroughs in Life Sciences with Omid Farokhzad and Afshin Molavi
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Friday, October 1st at 7 PM:
What’s Next for US-Iran Relations with Dr. Vali Nasr
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Saturday, October 2nd at 9 AM:
Wrap-up Breakfast
Mandarin Oriental Hotel