The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the U.S., is thrilled to announce its finalized list of esteemed speakers and special guests for the 95th Annual National Convention and Exposition
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Exciting Speaker Lineup at LULAC's 2024 National Convention—See You in Las Vegas!

Las Vegas, NV, June 22, 2024 –The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the U.S., is thrilled to announce its finalized list of esteemed speakers and special guests for the 95th Annual National Convention and Exposition. With just days to go, we are eagerly looking forward to seeing everyone in Las Vegas, Nevada, from June 26 to June 29, 2024, at the iconic Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Don’t miss this extraordinary event!

This year’s theme, “Empowering the Next Generation,” will focus on preparing the next generation of Latino leaders for success. What better way to celebrate 95 years of progress than by laying the foundation to sustain our organization for another 95 years! Attendees can anticipate the LULAC Academy and engage in in-depth conversations on vital topics impacting the Latino community, including economic empowerment, health and wellness, technology and AI, and immigration.

But that’s not all. We’re delighted to announce two special clinics this year. In partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, we’ll be hosting a mini pitch activation, where participants can join mini soccer clinics led by U.S. Soccer Foundation trainers and learn about youth programming opportunities. Additionally, in collaboration with the Coalition for Immigrant Freedom, we’ll offer several immigration activations. This includes free one-on-one legal consultations with immigration attorneys and DOJ-accredited paralegals, covering a range of immigration issues.

We are in the final throes of preparing for this event, and we couldn't be more excited. It's filled with opportunities and invaluable resources, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Featured speakers and panelists include:

    • Isabel Casillas Guzman, 27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration
    • Robert L. Santos, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau
    • Aaron D. Ford, Attorney General, State of Nevada
    • Honorable Catherine Cortez Masto, U.S. Senator for Nevada
    • Alejandra Y. Castillo, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development

    • Roberto J. Rodríguez, Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, U.S. Department of Education
    • Dr. Arati Prabhakar, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
    • Amb. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mexico to the United States of America
    • Melanie Fontes Rainer, Director, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    • Carlos Eduardo Espina, Nonprofit Director, Activist, and Lawyer

    • Gaby Pacheco, President and CEO, TheDream.US
    • Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, Executive Director, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at the School of Medicine, UCLA
    • Sister Norma Pimentel, Executive Director, Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley
    • Ron Pierce, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at the U.S. Department of Energy
    • Ed Foster-Simeon, President & CEO, U.S. Soccer Foundation

  • And special guest AWARD-winning commedian and actor George Lopez

One of the few Latinos to star in a television comedy series, George Lopez broke barriers as the first Latino to host a late-night talk show. His impact on the entertainment industry has been profound, and we are honored to have him join us as the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

The full list of speakers, panelists, and sessions can be found here. For more information and for media registration, click here.

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest Hispanic civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 535 Councils and 145,000 members across the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services, and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting the critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.