FRIDAY JUNE 3RD – SUNDAY JUNE 5TH // LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
We are pleased to invite you to attend United Macedonian Diaspora and Generation M’s 6th Macedonian American Leadership Conference and Gala
MALC2022: Rising Macedonian Leaders
UMD and Gen M strive to unite Macedonians around the world. This year’s conference, MALC2022: Rising Macedonian Leaders will host a range of interactive panels, including:
- Macedonian-American Advocacy in 2022
- Macedonian Excellence in Entertainment and the Arts
- Building a Future of Influence in the Halls of Power
We hope that you will be able to join us for the leadership conference, which will feature high-level speakers from a diverse range of perspectives as well as our Gala.
The conference will take place at St. Mary’s Macedonian Orthodox Church
10550 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606

Following the conference on June 4th, join us for an exciting night of celebrating Macedonian culture and success in Los Angeles.
During this event we will honor:
UMD Macedonian Heritage Public Service Awardee Cane Carovski
&
UMD Macedonian Diaspora 40 Under 40 Recipients
The Gala will take place at Sheraton Universal Hotel
333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA 91608
6th Macedonian American Leadership Conference and Rising Leaders Gala
June 3-5, 2022 | Los Angeles, California
REGISTER TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE
Suggested Hotel:
Sheraton Universal Hotel
333 Universal Hollywood Dr
Universal City, CA 91608
Agenda:
Friday, June 3
Arrival of Guests
8:00 – 9:00 PM – UMD Leadership Meeting (invite only)
9:00 – 11:00 PM – Welcome Reception with Macedonian dancing and music
Location: St. Mary’s Macedonian Orthodox Church
10550 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606
Saturday, June 4
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Macedonian American Leadership Conference MALC2022
Location: St. Mary’s Macedonian Orthodox Church
10550 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606
10:00 AM – Breakfast
11:00 AM – Opening Rising Leaders Plenary
11:30 AM – Macedonian-American Advocacy in 2022
11:30 AM – Coffee Break and Networking
12:00 PM – Lunch: Macedonian Excellence in Entertainment and the Arts
1:30 PM – Building a Future of Influence in the Halls of Power
2:00 PM – MALC2022 Closing
FREE TIME TILL 6:30 PM
MALC2022 Rising Leaders Gala
6:30 PM – VIP Reception
7:00 PM – General Reception
8:00 PM – Gala Celebration and Awards Ceremony
10:00 PM – Macedonian Dancing and Music
Location: Sheraton Universal Hotel
333 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608
Sunday, June 5
MALC2022 Church Service and Afternoon Discussion
Location: St. Mary’s Macedonian Orthodox Church
10550 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Church Service
12:00 – 1:30 PM – Lunch: Macedonia in Focus Today & the Role of the Diaspora