Day One - Thursday, October 12, 2023

• Location: Westgate Resorts Las Vegas

• Address: 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Conference Registration

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Expo Registration & Set-Up

2:00pm - 3:00pm: Strategic Partner Meeting (Ballroom G)

3:00pm - 4:00pm: How to Choose Your Growth Lane & Sleep Well at Night (Ballroom G)

• Ami Kassar, Founder and CEO, Multifunding

4:00pm - 5:00pm: Grants and Networking Workshop (Ballroom G)

• Emily Fuder, Vice President of Programs & Marketing, National ACE

4:00pm - 6:00pm: ACE NextGen’s Women’s Initiative Event (Ballroom F)

Welcome Mixer for Trailblazing Female Entrepreneurs

• Misa Chien, Founder of The Authentic Asian

• Sofia Wakabashi, Founder & Principal Consultant of Wakagrowth, Asia’s Next Top Model

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• Location: Xiao Long Dumplings

• Address: 4275 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102

6:00pm - 7:00pm: VIP Reception (Invite Only)

7:00pm - 9:00pm: General Reception (Dress Code: Cocktail Business Attire)

• All National ACE and ACE NextGen partners, affiliates, and AAPI small business owners are invited to gather and recognize the important work being done locally and nationally on behalf of the AAPI community.

  • Krystal Ka'ai, Executive Director, White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

  • Brian Knudsen, Mayor Pro Tem; Councilman, Ward 1, City of Las Vegas

  • Victoria Seaman, Councilwoman, Ward 2, City of Las Vegas

  • Ian So, Founding Member, ACE NextGen 

  • Bill Imada, Founding Member, National ACE 

Day Two - Friday, October 13, 2023

• Location: Westgate Resorts Las Vegas

• Address: 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109

8:00am - 9:00am: Registration/Breakfast (Ballroom B)

9:00am - 9:45am: Welcome Remarks and Keynotes (Ballroom B)

• Sean Reyes, Attorney General, State of Utah

• Kimberly Yee, Arizona State Treasurer

• Kendee Yamaguchi, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Field, Global Markets, U.S. Department of Commerce

• Chiling Tong, President & CEO, National ACE

• Thear Suzuki, Board Chair, National ACE

• Chewy Jang, Board Chair, ACE NextGen

9:45am-10:30am: AAPI Women Executive Fireside Chat (Ballroom B)

• AAPI Women Executive Fireside Chat: Gain insights from accomplished AAPI women executives as they share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in navigating the business world.

  • Angela Chang, Chief Strategy Officer, KCAL Insurance Agency 

  • Sherry Singh, Senior Director of Supplier Diversity, Walmart

  • Thear Suzuki, Global Client Service Partner, EY

  • Linglong He, Chief Leadership Advisor, Rocket Central 

  • Vanessa Dew, Co-founder, Health-Ade Kombucha

9:00am - 4:00pm: Expo Open (Ballroom C)

11:00am-11:45am: Breakout Sessions 1

• Equity & Allyship (Breakout Room E): Learn how diverse Chambers of Commerce and other organizations help create equity, opportunities, and allyship for their members and their communities.

  • Chiling Tong, President & CEO, National ACE

  • Ron Busby, Sr., President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. 

  • Sean Franklin, Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement Center, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)

  • Brian Pang, Development Director, Electronic Arts

  • Tony Gladney, Vice President, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, MGM Resorts International

  • Susi Feltch-Malohifo'ou, CEO & Director, Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources (PIK2AR)

• AARP Presents: Staying in Balance: How AANHPI Men Navigate Mental Health and Well-Being, Parenthood, and Parental Care (Breakout Room F): Discover the resources and support available for entrepreneurs who are running a business, caring for aging parents, and raising children at the same time.

  • Richard Lui, News Anchor, MSNBC & NBC News    

  • Evan Louie, Managing Partner, Asian Pacific Joint Venture, LLC. 

  • Ky Eap, VP of International Sales, Lorde + Belle

  • Ray Cui, Financial Advisor, Strategic Financial Group, LLP.

  • Leo Wong, VP of Product Development, ZNEST

• Delegating & Elevating to Scale Your Business (Breakout Room G): Create freedom and sustainable growth in your business by learning effective delegation strategies that bring out the best in your time, talents, and team.

  • Kevin Chan, Executive Director, ACE NextGen

  • Frances Luong, Chief Marketing Officer, Resibrands; Co-founder & Partner, Joieful

  • John Victoria, Founder & Owner, Polianna

  • Ian So, Co-founder, Chicken & Rice Guys; Co-founder, Momentum
    

11:45am-1:15pm: Lunch - Benihana

1:30pm-2:15pm: Breakout Session 2

• The Future of Technology and Our Workforce - AI and Automation (Breakout Room E): Gain valuable insights into the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on the future of work, and explore opportunities and challenges that arise in this evolving landscape.

  • Maui Orozco, Public Policy Manager, Meta

  • Misa Chien, CEO & Co-founder, The Authentic Asian

  • Anna Wang, CEO & Co-founder, Searchlight.ai

  • Kevin Zhang, Principal, GSV Ventures

  • Le Zhang, Co-founder & CEO, Spaceport

• Fidelity Presents: Building Wealth Workshop (Breakout Room F): Acquire essential financial knowledge and strategies to build and grow your wealth, exploring topics such as investments, passive income, and long-term financial planning.

  • Ronita Panda, Vice President, Customer Inclusion Community Leader, Fidelity 

  • Ali Ahmed, Director, Global Thought Leadership, Fidelity Investments 

  • Maria Racho, Venture Partner, Qubits Ventures

  • Tony Peng, Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo

• Health & Wellness Circles (Breakout Room G): Engage in discussions and interactive sessions focused on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, prioritizing self-care, and promoting overall well-being in the entrepreneurial journey.

  • Brandon Lee, Founder, Zone Genius Institute 

  • Soo Jin Lee, Co-founder & President of Entwine Community

  • Linda Yoon, Therapist & Founder of Yellow Chair Collective

  • Zoey Gong, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Chef, Food Therapist, Registered Dietitian

  • Andrea Maeng, Founder, Coach, Facilitator, In Business & Life

  • Amy Chin, Founder, Calm Better Days

  • Charles Wu, CEO, Chi’Tiva

  • Manumalo Muasau, Founder, ManuMental

2:30pm-3:15pm: Breakout Session 3

• Bridging Cultures- the Next Generation of AAPI Food & Beverage Brands (Breakout Room E): Explore the rich diversity of AAPI food and beverage brands, their cultural significance, and how they navigate the market, sharing their stories of innovation and success.

  • Esther Lee, Founder, Asian Founded

  • Larry Wu, Founder & CEO, Wuju Foods

  • David Choi, Proprietor, Magna Carta

  • Danny Taing, Founder & CEO, Bokksu

  • Hola Motuapuaka, Owner & Founder, STATUS Sparkling Wines; Co-Owner, Legado Whiskey

• How Advocacy Impacts Your Business (Breakout Room F): Discover pathways for business leaders to advocate for government policies that can shift the economic potential of their businesses and entire industries.

  • Susan Jin Davis, Social Impact Officer, Al Roker Entertainment, Inc.

  • Tom Gannon, Chief Government Relations Officer, H&R Block

  • Joon Kim, Associate Vice President of External Affairs, Comcast

  • Linh Hoang, Managing Partner, The Outpost

• The Power of Inner Work (Breakout Room G): Dive into the world of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and mastery of our mindsets that enable entrepreneurial leaders to thrive as their authentic selves.

  • Ha Nguyen, Owner & Co-founder, 7 Leaves Cafe

  • Andrea Maeng, Founder, In Business and Life

  • Michelle Phan, CEO & Founder, Em Cosmetics

  • Dr. Clayton Hoi-Yun McClintock, PhD, MTS, Neuroscience Researcher and Clinical Psychologist

3:30pm-4:15pm: Breakout Session 4

• You Are the Brand (Breakout Room E): Showcase your unique expertise, amplify your leadership, and broaden your sphere of influence by leveraging the power of your personal brand. Learn from branding experts who have personally built and helped others build powerful and profitable personal brands.

  • Mike Kim, Consultant, Speaker, Coach, Author

  • Jerry Won, Founder & CEO, Just Like Media

• Access to Capital and Funding to Grow Your Business (Breakout Room F): Learn strategies and best practices for accessing capital and securing funding to fuel the growth of your business, including navigating investment options and building strong financial partnerships.

  • Elmy Bermejo, Region IX Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration 

  • Carol Lee Mitchell, Senior Vice President, Bank of America Small Business

  • Priscilla Lim, Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase

  • Ben Raju, Director of Program Management, U.S. Small Business Administration

• Entrepreneur Mentoring Circles (Breakout Room G): Engage in intimate mentoring circles with experienced entrepreneurs, allowing for meaningful discussions, personalized guidance, and valuable insights to propel your entrepreneurial journey.

  • Bill Imada, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Connectivity Officer, IW Group 

  • Dr. Karen Eng, President & CEO, CSMI 

  • Susan Jin Davis, Social Impact Officer, Al Roker Entertainment, Inc.

  • Garrett Gin, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing & Corporate Affairs, Bank of America

  • Jimmy Ferguson, Owner/Operator, McDonald’s

  • Norris Liu, Founder and CEO of EHLP Corp

  • Fa'avae Fa'avae, Founder and Owner, F2 Manufacturing and Island Avenue

6:00pm - 7:00pm: Suntory Cocktail Reception (Dress Code: Formal)

7:00pm - 9:00pm: AAPISTRONG Awards Dinner (Dress Code: Formal)

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10:00pm - 2:00am: *ACE NextGen’s After Dark Soiree (Location TBD)

Day Three - Saturday, October 14, 2023

10:30am - 1:00pm *ACE NextGen’s Brunch Experience at Tim Ho Wan

* Indicates an add-on experience for purchase. All tickets must be purchased before the events. No tickets are available at the door.