The AAPI electorate is growing — and elected officials can't afford to ignore it. This presentation breaks down voter registration trends, turnout data, electoral performance, and shifting political priorities across AAPI communities, equipping officials with the insights needed to better understand, engage, and represent one of the country's most dynamic voting blocs.

New to the room and ready to speak! This interactive session puts first-time attendees and newly-elected officials in the hot seat, challenging them to think on their feet and respond to rapid-fire prompts with minimal prep and no filters. Expect candid perspectives, unexpected answers, and maybe a few surprises. It's part icebreaker, part panel — and entirely unscripted.

In a political landscape full of noise, competing priorities, and pressure to fit a mold, how do leaders stay true to who they are while making themselves heard? This fireside will bring together accomplished leaders and expert storytellers to discuss ways you can ensure your message lands with impact. Panelists will share personal experiences, and strategies for standing out, building trust, and showing up as your full self.

This presentation spotlights the work of the bipartisan National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission, established by Congress to study the potential creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. Hear about the Commission's national listening tour, its community-driven approach to shaping a future institution, and why officials have a critical role to play in ensuring this museum becomes a reality.

Join a dynamic conversation featuring prominent executives from various industries as they share their personal journeys, discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping their fields, and reflect on what representation and leadership look like today. This panel brings together diverse perspectives to explore themes of identity, resilience, and the evolving AAPI experience in professional spaces.

They've been in the room before — and they have the stories to prove it. This interactive session puts veteran summit attendees and seasoned leaders in the hot seat, challenging them to respond to rapid-fire prompts on reinvention, resilience, and the hard-won lessons that only come with experience.

Rising costs are reshaping daily life — from rent and groceries to childcare and transportation. This panel brings together voices from government, business and education to discuss what affordability actually looks like at the local level. Beyond statistics, panelists will share firsthand insight into how families and communities are adapting, where policy is helping or falling short, and what practical solutions are emerging from the ground up.

When government and industry align around shared goals, the results can outpace what either could achieve alone. This panel explores how public-private partnerships are being used to tackle pressing challenges. Panelists will discuss what makes these collaborations succeed, the trade-offs and accountability questions they raise, and how to structure partnerships that genuinely serve the public interest rather than narrow institutional gain.

From pandemic-era hate crimes to the quieter bias that rarely makes headlines, anti-AAPI racism remains a persistent challenge. This panel brings together scholars, organizers and community voices to help unpack where it comes from, how it shows up today, and what real solutions look like. Expect a candid conversation on solidarity, shifting narratives, and turning awareness into action.