August 14–15, 2026
Aurora–Denver, Colorado
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is proud to host the 2026 National Empowerment Conference (NEC)—a national gathering of Filipino American and community leaders coming together to connect, learn, and lead.
This year’s theme, “Harnessing the Power of Community: Starting With Us,” centers on a simple but powerful idea: meaningful change begins when we invest in ourselves, our communities, and one another.
With more than 4.5 million Filipino Americans nationwide and a growing, vibrant presence in the Denver metro area, NEC 2026 provides a space for thoughtful dialogue, collaboration, and action—grounded in NaFFAA’s mission of national advocacy, civic engagement, leadership development, and the advancement of culture and the arts.
Event Details
Venue: Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center
Conference Schedule
Thursday: Opening Reception
Friday: National Empowerment Conference – Day 1
Saturday: National Empowerment Conference – Day 2
Saturday Evening: Awards Gala
The conference and gala will bring together leaders, advocates, partners, and supporters from across the country. Sponsors and supporters will be recognized not only by event participants, but also by the broader Filipino American community nationwide.
Save the date and be part of this important national convening.
Register and learn more: https://naffaa.org/nec2026/
Together, let’s harness the power of community—starting with us.
Since 1997, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) has been the standard-bearer for promoting the welfare and well-being of the four million Filipinos and Filipino Americans throughout the United States. NaFFAA is the largest non-partisan, non-profit organization and national affiliation of Filipino American institutions, umbrella organizations, and individuals. Its fourteen-member regions cover the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands.