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Agenda Outline
Subject to change | Speakers TBA
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
9:00-10:30 am, Coffee and Pastries
9:00-9:30 am, Welcome Day 1 | U.S. Chamber of Commerce and America’s Warrior Partnership
9:30-10 am, Keynote Address | Jason Redman, retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, author, and motivational speaker
10:00-10:10 am, Transition
10:10-11:00 am, Breakouts
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Entrepreneurship Forum
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Employment/Corporate Veteran Initiative
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Community Integration
11:00-11:10 am, Transition
11:10 am – 12:00 pm, Mainstage Session 1 | Strengthening Community-Based Support for Improved Veteran Quality of Life
12:00-12:30 pm, Lunch
12:30-1:00 pm, Lunch Fireside Chat | USAA’s Honor Through Action Initiative with John Richardson, SVP Head of Policy & Alliances, Lieutenant General, United States Army (Retired), and moderated by Laura Potter, America’s Warrior Partnership Board Member
1:00-1:50 pm, Mainstage Session 2 | Rural, Urban, and Tribal Communities: One Mission, Different Realities
1:50-2:00 pm, Transition
2:00-2:50 pm, Breakouts
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Entrepreneurship Forum
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Employment/Corporate Veteran Initiative
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Community Integration
2:50-3:00 pm, Transition
3:00-3:50 pm, Breakouts
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Entrepreneurship Forum
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Employment/Corporate Veteran Initiative
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Community Integration
3:50-4:00 pm, Transition
4:00–4:50 pm, Mainstage Session 3 | Military & Veteran Health Care Panel: Bridging Systems, Advancing Health moderated by Brian Kelly, President and CEO of Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
4:50–5:00 pm, Closing Remarks Day 1
5:00–6:30 pm, Evening Reception in the Briefing Center
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
8:00 am–5:00 pm, Symposium Check-in
8:00-9:00 am, Coffee and Pastries in Great Hall
9:00-9:30 am, Keynote Address | Medal of Honor Recipient, Ryan Pitts
9:30–10:00 am, Address from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
10:00-10:50 am, Mainstage Session 4 | Veterans as Community Leaders, Not Just Beneficiaries: Shifting the Narrative from Serving Veterans to Partnering with Veterans, moderated by Liz O’Brien, Senior Vice President, Programs and Events, Hiring Our Heroes, and presented by Fiserv
10:50–11:00 am, Transition
11:00–11:50 am, Breakouts
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Entrepreneurship
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Employment/Corporate Veteran Initiative
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Community Integration
11:50–12:00 pm, Transition
12:00–12:30 pm, Lunch
12:30–1:00 pm, Keynote Address | Built to SOAR: Business Fundamentals as the Foundation for E-Commerce Growth with Corinne Goble, CEO of the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC), presented by TikTok
1:00–1:50 pm Mainstage Session 5 | From Purpose to Practice: Aligning Corporate Influence for Veteran and Community Impact, moderated by Sean Passsmore, Head of Enterprise Military and Veteran Initiatives, Wells Fargo
1:50–2:00 pm, Transition
2:00-2:50 pm, Breakouts
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Entrepreneurship
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Employment/Corporate Veteran Initiative
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Community Integration
2:50–3:00 pm, Transition
3:00-3:50 pm, Mainstage Session 6 | Public/Private-Partnerships for Economic Success
3:50-4:40 pm Mainstage Session 7 | What’s Next: The Future of Veteran Partnerships, moderated by Jim Lorraine, President & CEO of America’s Warrior Partnership
4:40-5:00 pm, Symposium Closing Remarks
5:00-6:00 pm, Transition to Reception
6:00-8:00 pm, Off-Site Closing Reception
About the Event
The annual Warrior Symposium is an industry-leading event where hundreds of veteran-serving professionals gather to foster collaboration and enhance service to veterans and their families in communities across America.
This year’s theme is “Strength in Partnership: Empowering Veterans, Enriching Communities."
Jason Redman served 21 years as a Navy SEAL, with 11 years enlisted and 10 years as an officer, leading combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. On September 13, 2007, outside Fallujah, Iraq, his assault team was ambushed. Jason was shot eight times, including once in the face, but fought alongside his team to ensure everyone returned home alive.
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While recovering at Bethesda Naval Medical Center, he authored the now-famous “Sign on the Door,” a statement of resilience that became a symbol for wounded warriors and overcomers everywhere.
Since retiring in 2013, Jason founded SOF Spoken and has delivered over 700 transformational keynote speeches to Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, and organizations worldwide. He’s a New York Times bestselling author and uses his 30-year career to teach leaders how to overcome adversity and achieve elite performance.
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FAQ
Who is hosting the 13th Annual Symposium?
The 13th Annual Warrior Symposium is co-hosted by America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP) and Hiring Our Heroes (HOH), a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
What is the purpose of the event?
Since 2014, the Warrior Symposium has been an industry-leading event bringing together hundreds of veteran-serving professionals, community leaders, and corporate advocates to break down barriers and enhance community-based services by fostering collaboration.
When and where will the Symposium take place?
The 13th Annual Warrior Symposium will be held on August 5-6, 2026, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Great Hall, 1615 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20062.
Who is the event organizer?
AWP is the event organizer. Kaitlin Cashwell, Director of Development for AWP, can be reached via email at kcashwell@americaswarriorpartnership.org or by phone at 706-504-6672.
What is the event website?
The current event agenda information can be found here: https://www.americaswarriorpartnership.org/symposium.
Who will attend the event?
We anticipate 200 in-person attendees representing a mix of representatives from the government, veteran-serving organizations/nonprofits, academic institutions, small businesses, and corporations. Virtual attendance is available as well with limited viewing sessions. To register click here: https://www.americaswarriorpartnership.org/symposium.
 
What is the ticket price for attendees?
Tickets are available here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/m51lYqfyI8wMOpDQRFoi/
 
Is there a hotel block room block rate?
You can reserve your discounted room here for the Hamilton Hotel: americaswp.org/Hamilton2026
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What is the dress code for the event?
The dress code for all event activities is business casual.
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Is there parking at each of the venues?
At the US Chamber of Commerce, there are four parking decks in the area:
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Colonial Parking, 1622 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20006
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SP+ Parking, 1627 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
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SP+ Parking, 1625 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006 
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SP+ Parking, 1750 H St NW, Washington, DC 20006
What is the closest metro stop for the event locations?
The US Chamber of Commerce is accessible through the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines at Farragut West Station.
Are there sponsorship/vendor opportunities?
Yes, please contact Kaitlin Cashwell, Director of Development for AWP, via email at kcashwell@americaswarriorpartnership.org or by phone at 706-504-6672.