MAA DIASPORA ASSOCIATION 2026 CONFERENCE

Schedule

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Hyatt Centric Arlington | Arlington, VA

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MAA Diaspora Association — 2026 Annual Conference


Strengthening Community, Shaping the Future

Welcome to the most important gathering of the Maa community in 2026.

The MAA Diaspora Association proudly invites you to our 2026 Annual Conference — a landmark event bringing together Maa speakers and community members from across the United States, East Africa, and beyond.

Whether you are an elder, a young professional, a parent raising Maa children abroad, or simply someone who carries the culture in your heart — this conference is for you.


🌍 ABOUT THIS EVENT

The MAA Diaspora Association exists to serve the interests of Maa members living in the diaspora and in East Africa. Each year, our conference is the centerpiece of that mission — a space where our people come together in person to talk, decide, celebrate, and plan.

This year's theme — Strengthening Community, Shaping the Future — reflects where we are as a people. We are growing. We are organizing. And we understand that the decisions we make together today will determine the kind of community our children inherit tomorrow.


📋 WHAT TO EXPECT

Community Dialogue — Open forums addressing political, socio-economic, land rights, and governance issues affecting Maa communities at home and abroad.

Cultural Celebration — Honoring our language, traditions, and identity as Maa speakers in the diaspora.

Youth & Education — Dedicated conversations about raising the next generation with a strong sense of Maa identity, values, and purpose.

Networking & Fellowship — Reconnecting with family, friends, and community members you may not have seen since the last gathering.

Organizational Business — Association updates, elections, and member participation in shaping MAA Nation's direction.


👥 WHO SHOULD ATTEND
  • Maa community members living in the United States and Canada
  • Maasai diaspora from across the globe
  • Elders, cultural leaders, and Council of Elders representatives
  • Youth and young professionals of Maa heritage
  • Allies, partners, and organizations supporting Maa communities

📌 ORGANIZATION

MAA Diaspora Association
📧 [email protected]
📞 (303) 214-8158
🌐 maadiaspora.org

A registered 501(c) nonprofit organization serving Maa communities in the diaspora and East Africa.


❓ QUESTIONS?

Reach out to us directly at [email protected] or call (540) 383-4524. Stay connected through our official channels for updates on schedule, speakers, and registration details.

Karibuni enaaji nairua atua. Come as you are. Come ready to build.

— MAA Diaspora Association, 2026 Conference Organizing Committee


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Where is it happening?

Hyatt Centric Arlington, 1325 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, United States

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Tickets

USD 161.90

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