"The most important organization affecting America's relationship with Israel. — The New York Times

Monday, March 12

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

MONDAY MORNING PLENARY - The United States and Israel: United We Stand

The official charged with overseeing Israel's relations around the world and a leading member of the Administration address conference delegates.

The Honorable Dick Cheney, Vice President of the United States of America
The Honorable Tzipi Livni, Foreign Minister, State of Israel

10:45 AM - 12:00 AM

LOBBYING WORKSHOPS

Meet with AIPAC lobbyists to prepare for congressional meetings on Tuesday morning.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CLUB LUNCHES

This series of lunches will feature programming tailored to AIPAC members at various club levels.

Capitol Club Lunch
A legendary Senate leader and an articulate Israeli teacher and author join AIPAC's most committed club members at this exclusive lunch session.

Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT)
Rabbi Danny Gordis

Washington Club Lunch
During this select session, Washington Club members will explore many sides of Israel with a fascinating array of Israeli guests, both live and via satellite, and will hear from the new Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Rep. Tom Lantos (D-CA)

Delegates Lunch
A bipartisan powerhouse legislative panel and an address from the man charged with representing Israel before the world at the U.N. await delegates attending this lunch session.

Amb. Dan Gillerman, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations
Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD)
Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN)*
Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY)*
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL)

3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

MONDAY BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Topics to include:

Incubator of Innovation: How Israel is Leading the High-Tech Business World
Capital Punishment: How Financial Sanctions Can Thwart Iran and Other State Sponsors of Terror
Key Constituency: The Emerging Role of Hispanics in the Pro-Israel Movement
...and many others

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

GALA BANQUET - Leadership Perspective

The two top leaders in the Senate come together to pay tribute to America's strong ties with its ally Israel. Delegates will also hear from Israel's Ambassador to the United States.