Warrior Symposium Highlights
2024 Highlights
August 7-8, 2024
The 2024 Warrior Symposium was a hybrid event that took place virtually and in Washington D.C., with co-host Hiring Our Heroes. The Warrior Symposium is an annual industry-leading event that empowers those who serve veterans by fostering collaboration and enhancing service to veterans and their families in communities across America. Hundreds of veteran-serving professionals gather to share best practices, hear from inspiring and influential speakers and learn about resources available from exhibitors and attendees to empower the veterans and their families in their care.
Facts & Figures
316
Attendees
70%
In-person Attendees
30%
Virtual Attendees
86%
of Attendees Found Value in the Opportunities to Connect
Lieutenant Jason C. Redman, USN (RET) US Navy SEAL and Author
as the Keynote Speaker
2023 Highlights
August 1-3, 2023
The 2023 Warrior Symposium was a hybrid event that took place virtually and in Syracuse, New York with D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families. The Warrior Symposium is an annual industry-leading event that empowers those who serve veterans by fostering collaboration and enhancing service to veterans and their families in communities across America. Hundreds of veteran-serving professionals gather to share best practices, hear from inspiring and influential speakers and learn about resources available from exhibitors and attendees to empower the veterans and their families in their care.
2022 Highlights
October 4 - 6, 2022
The 2022 Warrior Symposium was a hybrid event that took place virtually and in Atlanta, GA, at the Marriott Marquis. The Warrior Symposium is an annual industry-leading event that empowers those who serve veterans by fostering collaboration and enhancing service to veterans and their families in communities across America. Hundreds of veteran-serving professionals gather to share best practices, hear from inspiring and influential speakers and learn about resources available from exhibitors and attendees to empower the veterans and their families in their care.
Facts & Figures
436
Attendees
64%
In-person Attendees
36%
Virtual Attendees
100%
of attendees surveyed stated their knowledge of Community Integration best practices increased
Mike Hall
as the Keynote Speaker
Dr. Phil Roe
awarded the Leo K. Thornsess Leadership Award
Facts & Figures
490
Attendees
47
Unique Sessions
15
Sponsors
100%
of attendees surveyed stated their knowledge of Community Integration best practices increased
General Lori Robinson
as the Keynote Speaker
Gary Sinise
awarded the Leo K. Thornsess Leadership Award
Facts & Figures
1075
Attendees
25%
Government Employees
61%
VSO/Nonprofit Employees
19
Sponsors
#1 Most Attended Session
An Upstream Approach to Suicide Prevention and Veteran Empowerment
#2 Most Attended Session
Introduction to the CDC Framework: Adopting a Culture of Evaluation
2019 Highlights
The 2019 Symposium was a SOLD-OUT event that took place in Atlanta, GA at the Marriott Marquis. The Symposium is an annual industry-leading event that empowers those who serve veterans by fostering collaboration and enhancing service to veterans and their families in communities across America. Hundreds of veteran-serving professionals gather to share best practices, hear from inspiring and influential speakers and learn about resources available from exhibitors and attendees in order to empower the veterans and their families in their care.
Facts & Figures
533
Attendees
60
Exhibitors
43%
National Organizations
21%
Local Organzations
93%
Of attendees report their knowledge of best practices in community integration improved as a direct result of the symposium
85%
Of attendees reported an increase in knowledge of resources available to support community integration
2019 Leo Award
2019 Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award Recipient: Bonnie Carroll, TAPS Founder
An award that honors and recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and outstanding service to veteran communities. It is named after the late Col. Leo K. Thorsness, a Medal of Honor recipient, one of the most highly decorated American airmen of the Vietnam War, and a founding member of the America's Warrior Partnership Board of Directors until his passing in 2017.
2018 Highlights
Facts & Figures
500+
Attendees
92%
Would Recomment The Symposium
47%
First-time Attendees
4.4/5
Quality Rating of Symposium Features
2018 Leo Award
2018 Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award Recipient: Senator Dole