The 5th Annual
Festival of the Diaspora
San Juan, Puerto Rico
During March 13th – 15th, 2026 at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino, we will be celebrating our shared humanity in the vibrant and welcoming city of San Juan!
Latest Update:
Festival of the Diaspora 2026 Agenda
About The Festival Of The Diaspora Organization
Each year, we bring our unwavering belief and unwavering commitment to a new city, ignited a ripple effect of positive impact.
FOTD100 DISASPORIC LEADERS
The Festival of the Diaspora is thrilled to unveil the inaugural FOTD100 in 2026—a prestigious new leadership award celebrating 100 consequential leaders from all over the Americas. This award spotlights mid-career changemakers—primarily under the age of 50 – whose achievements and vision reflect the extraordinary promise and power of the diasporic communities across the Americas.
The FOTD100 recognizes trailblazers who are breaking barriers, forging connections, and driving meaningful change in their fields and communities. Whether making an impact through civic engagement, entrepreneurship, the arts, education, advocacy, or beyond, these honorees exemplify the Festival’s core values: equity, innovation, and the collective advancement of our communities.
Our purpose?
The core principles of FOTD serve as a blueprint for empowering communities: Connect, Celebrate, Collaborate, and Cultivate.
These principles ensure that every community member feels included and valued, which is essential for the success of any organizing effort.
CONNECT
Building networks that support knowledge exchange and partnership.
CELEBRATE
Using cultural heritage and achievements to inspire and educate.
COLLABORATE
Pooling resources and expertise to address communal challenges.
CULTIVATE
Supporting sustainable growth through education, healthcare, and economic empowerment.
FOTD2026 Content Proposal Call
FOTD 2026 Session Submission – Be part of five years of discovery, legacy, and history!
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in co-creating the 2026 Festival of the Diaspora in Puerto Rico.
We invite you to submit session proposals that reflect the spirit of FOTD: celebrating the power, knowledge, and creativity of the diaspora across the Americas.
FOTD2026 Content Proposal Call
FOTD 2026 Session Submission – Be part of five years of discovery, legacy, and history!
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in co-creating the 2026 Festival of the Diaspora in Puerto Rico.
We invite you to submit session proposals that reflect the spirit of FOTD: celebrating the power, knowledge, and creativity of the diaspora across the Americas.
We are looking for dynamic, engaging, and thoughtful proposals that align with this year’s themes. Each of the six themes will feature three concurrent 50 min sessions:
- What (Panel): Introduces and explains a critical dimension of the theme. This should bring attention to a topic for attendees who may not be as familiar with it.
- Why (Roundtable): Creates shared understanding of why the theme matters to the Diaspora. This is a facilitated discussion that engages session attendees about their knowledge on the topic. Audio/visual is not allowed for this format.
- How (Workshop): Engages attendees in skills, tools, and solutions-building. This is an interactive format for attendees ready to roll up their sleeves on the topic.
As we curate this year’s content, we are committed to:
- Centering Diaspora Perspectives: Elevating lived experiences, innovations, and solutions from across our diverse communities.
- Amplifying Diverse Voices: Ensuring representation across gender, geography, sector, and generations.
- Prioritizing Relevance & Rigor: Selecting sessions that are timely, impactful, and grounded in real-world practice.
- Ensuring Alignment: Proposals must clearly connect to the selected track, format, and convey the what, why, and how of the session.
Let’s keep building something powerful, together!