Save the Date
Join us for the 2025 American Foundation for the Blind Leadership Conference (AFBLC), which will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Crystal City, Virginia, from November 12th - 14th!
This year’s conference theme is Leading Together: Leveraging Change to Advance Our Vision. The focus of the conference will be built on the dynamic reality that has been ensconced in our community in recent years. From the rapidly expanding fiscal austerity that has dramatically impacted legacy programs and institutions to the seismic societal shift brought by artificial intelligence and other technologies, our world has witnessed significant change. While headlines increasingly highlight a growing sense of disruption, AFB believes that by coming together, we can leverage this change in a manner that propels our mission forward for the next generation of thought leaders, scholars, and practitioners committed to creating a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision.
Registration will be open June 1st, 2025. Sponsorship opportunities are also now available — download the AFBLC 2025 Sponsorship Menu to learn more or email partners@afb.org for questions.
Location
We are excited to hold this year’s conference within the Beltway of our nation’s capital. This year’s conference will offer us a platform to hear from leaders across all sectors in our field. It will provide a backdrop embodied in our nation’s core values, advancing a narrative of independence, opportunity, and inclusion. It will also give us space to grow our network in a way that strengthens our collective voice and opens the door for future leaders. Crystal City has long been recognized as a gateway to innovation, where the best and brightest minds converge to find real solutions to tackle the greatest problems of the day. Its proximity to transportation, iconic monuments, and key influencers allows attendees to recharge and recommit to our shared mission. For these reasons, we know this is a conference you will not want to miss!
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