AJC at the 2020 Conventions
For the first time in AJC history, we invited you to join us virtually for AJC’s programming on the sidelines of the National Political Conventions. Monday, August 17 - Thursday, August 27
For the first time in AJC history, we invited you to join us virtually for AJC’s programming on the sidelines of the National Political Conventions.
Monday, August 17 - Thursday, August 27
During the Democratic and Republican National Conventions we featured panels composed of world leaders, members of Congress, party officials, and AJC experts.
All events were aired live which allowed you to pose your own questions while learning about the issues AJC is engaging with from leaders on both sides of the aisle.
We covered today’s critical issues, including the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship, the threat posed by Iran, current immigration challenges, the fight for racial justice, and the changing landscape of U.S. global leadership.
AJC is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As such, AJC does not endorse or oppose political parties or candidates.
See the full program schedule below.
AJC at the Conventions 2020 Schedule of Events
Democratic National Convention
Monday, August 17
12 p.m. ET | The Future of the U.S.-Israel Relationship: Challenges and Aspirations for a Vital Alliance
Featuring:
Representative Ted Deutch (D-FL), Chairman, House Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism
Halie Soifer, Executive Director, Jewish Democratic Council of America
Robert Wexler, President of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace; Member of Congress (D-FL) (1997-2010)
Tuesday, August 18
12 p.m. ET | Where We Go from Here: U.S. Policy toward Iran, Negotiation Prospects, and Ongoing Threats to Peace
Featuring:
Steve Israel, Director of the Cornell Institute of Politics and Global Affairs; Member of Congress (D-NY) (2001-2017)
H.E. Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Ambassador of Bahrain to the U.S.
Wednesday, August 19
12 p.m. ET | American Identity: Integration and Immigration
Featuring:
Representative Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Senior Democratic Whip; Chair, Congressional Black Caucus Immigration Taskforce and Member of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations
Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Co-Chair, Congressional Latino-Jewish Caucus; Member, House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Daisy Khan, Executive Director, Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE)
Thursday, August 20
12 p.m. ET | Maintaining U.S. Global Leadership
Featuring:
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Ranking Member, Senate Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Member, House Committee on Foreign Affairs; Co-Chair of the European Union Caucus
Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), Member, House Committee on Armed Services; Lt. Commander (ret.) in the U.S. Navy
Friday, August 21
Exclusive AJC National Leadership Council Event
12 p.m. ET | Looking Back, Looking Forward | The Democratic National Convention & the Next Four Years
Featuring:
Aaron Keyak, Jewish Engagement Director, Joe Biden for President
Republican National Convention
Monday, August 24
12 p.m. ET | The Future of the U.S.-Israel Relationship: Challenges and Aspirations for a Vital Alliance
Featuring:
Matt Brooks, Executive Director, Republican Jewish Coalition and the Jewish Policy Center
Kirsten Fontenrose, Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council
Mayor John Giles, Mayor of Mesa, Arizona
Representative Lee Zeldin (R-NY), Member, House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Tuesday, August 25
12 p.m. ET | Where We Go from Here: U.S. Policy toward Iran, Negotiation Prospects, and Ongoing Threats to Peace
Featuring:
Ellie Cohanim, U.S. Assistant Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism
Matthew McInnis, Deputy Director, Iran Action Group, U.S. Department of State
Wednesday, August 26
12 p.m. ET | American Identity: Integration and Immigration
Featuring:
Suhail Khan, Senior Fellow, Institute for Global Engagement
Janelle King, Co-Founder of Speak Georgia Inc.
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC)
Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami
Thursday, August 27
12 p.m. ET | Maintaining U.S. Global Leadership
Featuring:
Dr. Peter Berkowitz, Director of Policy Planning and Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State
KT McFarland, U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor (2017), Author of Revolution: Trump, Washington and “We the People”
Friday, August 28
Exclusive AJC National Leadership Council Event
12 p.m. ET | Looking Back, Looking Forward | The Republican National Convention & the Next Four Years