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Join Us for the Biggest Celebration Yet!
#ECW10YearAnniversary
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Walter E Washington Convention Center
801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW, Washington, D.C 20001.
OVERVIEW
#ECW 2026
An all-day, vibrant family-friendly event bringing together the largest East African community in the DC area.
Be inspired by Power Panels on Leadership and Young Trailblazers, connect at our Exhibitor Marketplace, Health Pavilion, Networking Mixer, and enjoy the Kids & Youth Pavilion.
Explore entrepreneurship, career development, health & wellness, small business, tech & AI, beauty & fashion, civic engagement, Gen Z, and more. Endless connections, opportunities & resources.
Learn. Thrive. Celebrate community.
ECW2025
Step Into Your Power!
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Meet
Host & Television Personality: The Helen Show
“The Helen Show” is a top-rated lifestyle program on Ethiopian Broadcast Service TV (EBS TV), covering a wide range of topics from business to health, family to current issues. The show reaches over 30 million viewers weekly.
Helen’s warmth and genuine understanding transform even the most challenging conversations into relatable discussions. This powerful connection empowers viewers to not only understand but also actively navigate life’s intricate challenges. For over 26 seasons, the show has aimed to provide tangible resources that teach, inform, entertain, and empower viewers worldwide to transform and improve their live.
You can catch “The Helen Show” live on EBS TV or the EBS TV App, and watch recaps of any episode anytime on YouTube.
#ECW 2025
EXCITEMENT WILL BE HIGH
#ECW2025 is the perfect opportunity to enhance your circle and connect with like-minded individuals. So why wait? Join us and unlock your potential today
#ECW 2025
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SMASHING PRESENCE
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“As a vendor I keep coming back not just to sell and promote my product but to be inspired by what I see and people I meet”
Azeb
“This is my 4th year attending Empower, each year I walk away with knowledge, connection and good time”
Biruk
“As a mom of special needs I learned a lot from the workshop and met other mothers in the same journey….it gave me hope”
Elsa
“It’s wonderful to see our community get together to uplift each other, support each other and learn from each other while having fun, love attending ECW”
Bisrat
“I love that I can bring my whole family, there is something for everyone, thank you Helen and team!”
Martha
“The the business leader speakers and young trailblazers speakers were all informative and inspiring”
Ammanuel
“Another successful event, Bravo ECW Team!”
Merry
“This is my 4th year attending Empower, each year I walk away with knowledge, connection and good time”