2016 V3Con Digital Media Conference

Saturday, June 25 at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles



The fifth annual V3Con Digital Media Conference, presented by the Los Angeles Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association, celebrates Asian American contributions to media, digital media and culture. The event, which recognizes the "Vision. Visibility. Voice." of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the digital and social media fields, will bring together the biggest influencers and experts for a day of panel discussions and hands-on workshops in which attendees will build and learn about the latest new media skills.

It's happening June 24 and 25 at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.

Altered Egos: Gospel, Pop Culture + Asian American Identity

Saturday, May 21 at Fuller Theological Seminary



If you're in Southern California, the Asian American Initiative at Fuller Theological Seminary invites you to Altered Egos, a conference exploring the intersections between gospel, pop culture and Asian American identity with award-winning graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang. The event will also feature pop/soul band Tim Be Told and funk/pop band Ruth + The Library, as well as Jenny Yang, Margaret Yu, Jerome Mammen and myself.

It's happening Saturday, May 21 at Fuller Seminary's Pasadena Campus. Here are some more details:

C3: The Conference for Creative Content

Saturday, April 23 & Sunday, April 24 at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival



Hey, content creators! Visual Communications invites you to the sixth edition of C3: Conference for Creative Content, happening as part of opening weekend of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. It's this Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 at the Japanese American National Museum in historic Little Tokyo.

The only event of its kind, the Conference for Creative Content brings together foremost media professionals in film, television, cable, digital, and transmedia to create a dialogue on the ever-changing media industry, share best practices, network, celebrate and build a collective vision for our community.

Whether you're a filmmaker still trying to get a studio meeting or a working actor looking to showcase your talent and boost your career to the next level, hear from influential, talented industry leaders who are changing the way we view, consume and create content.

Here a rundown of the conference schedule:

Kollaboration Empower Leadership Conference

Dare to Dream: Saturday, August 29 at the Japanese American National Museum



Known for producing its world-famous Asian American talent show, Kollaboration is a non-profit organization that supports Asian/Pacific Islander Americans who are pursuing their passions in the creative fields.

You are invited to Kollaboration's first-ever leadership conference, EMPOWER, featuring speakers, panels and workshops with leaders and professionals at the top of their game. Attendees will be able to explore a variety of creative career paths, industries, and best practices to apply to making their dreams a reality.

It's happening Saturday, August 29 at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.

Here are some more details about the conference:

National CAPACD's 15th Anniversary Convention

"Moving Forward, Rising Together: United for Thriving Communities," September 28-30



National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development's (National CAPACD) mission is to improve the quality of life for low-income Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders by promoting economic vitality, civic and political participation. You are invited to join hundreds of progressive and diverse AAPI organizations at the National CAPACD 15th Anniversary Convention, "Moving Forward, Rising Together: United for Thriving Communities," happening September 28-30 at the Embassy Row Hotel in Washington DC.

Here are some more details about the convention:

NQAPIA 2015 National Conference, August 6-9

Thriving Together: Queer APIs Building Community, Solidarity, & Movement



You are invited to join the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance for their largest, most diverse gathering of LGBTQ Asian Americans, South Asians, Southeast Asians, and Pacific Islanders next month at the NQAPIA 2015 National Conference. It's happening August 6-9 in Chicago.

With the help of over 100 workshops with presenters who have worked around the world, NQAPIA hopes to press a progressive agenda that will bring all LGBTQ racial and ethnic minority groups into the full-fold of their families, society, the LGBTQ movement, and the AAPI community.

Here are some more details about the conference:

APALJ 2015 Symposium: Under the Radar

Saturday, April 18 at UCLA School of Law



Hey, Los Angeles. The UCLA Asian Pacific American Law Journal's annual symposium is on Saturday, April 18, 2015. This year's theme, "Under the Radar," will discuss Asian Americans and the criminal justice system, affirmative action, and the Affordable Care Act. Here's more information, including the day's schedule:

4th Annual AAPI Policy Research Summit

Wednesday, April 22 at Loyola University Chicago



Policy people where you at? Next month, stakeholders and smart people from the non-profit sector, government, and higher education will be convening in Chicago for the 4th annual AAPI Policy Research Summit, Navigating Alliances with AAPIs: Ethical Dilemmas and Values of Community-Based Research. It's happening Wednesday, April 22 at Loyola University Chicago, just around time for the Association of Asian American Studies Conference, happening that same week in Evanston.

Here are some more details about the event:

Call for Proposals: National South Asian Summit 2015

SAALT accepting proposals for summit sessions, April 10-13, 2015 in Washington, DC



SAALT (South Asian Americans Leading Together) is now accepting community proposals for the National South Asian Summit 2015, which will convene South Asian organizations, advocates, and allies from across the United States on April 10-13 in Washington DC.

The National South Asian Summit is an opportunity for organizational leaders and community members to engage with policymakers and government agencies; participate in a learning environment; discuss emerging issues in the South Asian community and the country as a whole; and strategize to achieve best practices, discuss collective solutions, and agree to common principles using a progressive, social justice framework.

SAALT invites you to submit a proposal for a session at the Summit. Here's the full call for proposals:

Okaeri: A Nikkei LGBTQ Gathering

Saturday, November 15 at the Japanese American National Museum



OKAERI, meaning "Welcome Home" in Japanese, is a one-day gathering of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning individuals, family and allies. It will be a day of connecting, education and storytelling in workshops and plenary sessions open to all LGBTQ persons and allies. It's happening Saturday, November 15 at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles.

Here are some more details about the event:

10th Annual Asian American Women in Leadership Conference

Presented by ASPIRE, November 1 at Simmons College



ASPIRE (Asian Sisters Participating in Reaching Excellence) is holding its 10th annual Asian American Women in Leadership Conference on November 1 in Boston. This year's theme is "Making It Count," a reflection on the ability to create change in workplace, school, and community. This year's keynote speaker will be Kelly Zen Yie-Tsai, who will be delivering her speech in spoken word form. Here's more information:

6th Annual Advancing Justice Conference, September 25-26

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Standing Together For Racial Justice



Community leaders and advocates will be gathering in DC next week for the sixth annual Advancing Justice Conference, the largest national conference focusing on civil and social justice issues impacting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. It's happening September 25-26 at the Washington Hilton.

Whether you're a student, an activist, or just interested in a more equal America, the conference will including plenaries and workshops providing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and our allies with the opportunity to strategize and mobilize so we can have a lasting impact on all the issues we care about.

I will be speaking on a panel during the Thursday morning session "The Shifting Media Landscape: Strategies That Work" with Olivia Chow, Adriel Luis, Sandhya Bathija and moderator Karin Wang.

40th Anniversary of Lau vs. Nichols Decision

National Conference on the Rights of Linguistic Minorities, September 12



If you're in San Francisco, scholars and educators will be gathering for a conference commemorating the 40th anniversary the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Lau vs. Nichols, a ruling that recognized the rights of linguistic minorities in public education. The conference will revisit the case and examine its impact on linguistic minorities and disabled Americans in education and other areas of public service. It's happening Friday, September 12 at the Chinatown Campus of City College of San Francisco.

Here are some more details:

CBD 2014 Youth Conference: "Breaking Barriers"

Sunday, August 17 at the Asian American/Asian Research Institute



This is for young folks in New York City... Chinatown Beautification Day began in 2003 as a project of the Chinatown Youth Initiative to address concerns that Manhattan's Lower East Side had become neglected in the aftermath of 9/11. CBD has evolved into a two-day event that includes a cleanup and conference, bringing together youth from all the around city for a unique learning experience.

The Youth Conference segment of Chinatown Beautification Day is happening this Sunday, August 17 at the Asian American/Asian Research Institute. There will be a variety of workshops, as well as words from keynote speaker Juliet Shen, the activist and writer behind Fascinasians.

Here are some more details about the conference:

Boston Korean Adoptees Anniversary Conference

BKA14: August 14-17 in Boston



Attention, Korean adoptees around the country. What's (y)our story? Boston Korean Adoptees invites you to its 10th Anniversary Conference, a gathering of adoptees from around the world. There will be speakers, film screenings, panel discussions and an opportunity to participate in the BKA14 Digital Story Collection project. It's happening August 14-17 at the Omni Parker Hotel in Boston.

Here are some more details about the conference:

V3Con 2014: V3 Digital Media Conference

June 20-21 at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles



Heads up, bloggers. The V3 Digital Media Conference, presented by AAJA-LA, returns to Los Angeles for a unique gathering dedicated to AAPI online journalists, creative social media communicators and those interested in engaging on digital platforms. It's happening June 21 at the Japanese American National Museum.

The conference kicks off with an Opening Awards Reception honoring NBC News' Ann Curry with the "Vision Award," Los Angeles Times food critic Jonathan Gold with the "Visibility Award," and singer Judith Hill with the "Voice Award." That's going down Friday, June 20. Full registration gets you access to both the reception and the all-day conference. Want to go for free? I'm giving away tickets. Scroll to the bottom for details...

First, here's some basic info about the conference:

The 2014 AAWW Publishing Conference

Sunday, June 8 at the Asian American Writers' Workshop


Hey writers! Are you trying to get your work published? Want to get your manuscript in front of the right people? Where the heck do you even begin? The Asian American Writers' Workshop invites you to The 2014 AAWW Publishing Conference. You'll hear trade secrets from agents, editors and publishers, as well as writers who have landed book deals. It's happening Sunday afternoon, June 8 in Brooklyn.

Here are some more details about the conference:

Jubilee Project Conference 2014: Live for Something Greater

Saturday, June 21 at UCLA Grand Ballroom



Are you a dreamer? Our friends at the Jubilee Project are hosting their very first Jubilee Project Conference designed to inspire and empower young people to use their talents for positive change. They've invited a great slate of speakers to help start a conversation on what really matters when pursuing your dreams. It's happening Saturday, June 21 at UCLA. Here's a video with more information about the gathering:

8th Annual New York City Asian American Student Conference

Saturday, April 26 at NYU Kimmel Center



Heads up, New York! This Saturday, April 26, is the 8th Annual New York City Asian American Student Conference. The theme this years is "Roots," focusing on how history shapes our contemporary understandings of the APA community. Network and workshop with locally based speakers and performers and help build solidarity and initiative both within the APA community and beyond. Here's more info:

Midwest Asian American Student Union 2014 Spring Conference

March 28-30 at The Ohio State University



Midwest, represent! It's not too late to register for the Midwest Asian American Student Union's (MAASU) 2014 Spring Conference, happening March 28-30 at The Ohio State University. This year's conference theme is "ReImagine." College students from around the region will be gathering to hear from speakers, attend workshops, and engage in conversations about APIA leadership, education and activism.

Here are some more details about the conference: