Theme: Beyond the Algorithm: The Leadership Impact on AI
Purpose: To convene Asian American leaders at the forefront of AI to shape the ethical, strategic, and responsible integration of AI across global industries.

Highlights:

• Key AI trends, real advancements of AI.

• CEO Perspective: Leading Organizations Through AI Transformation.

• Responsible AI, Governance & Risk — A Practical Board Playbook.

• AI in Practice — Industry Use Cases That Deliver Results.

Theme: Innovation, Risk & the Future of Financial Services
Purpose: Explore AI’s impact on financial services and connect fintech leaders, investors, and policymakers.

Highlights:

• Deploying and scaling AI in fintech: infrastructure, governance, and real-world lessons.

• AI’s impact on payments, lending, fraud, wealth management, and regulatory outlook.

• Strategic insights from leadership and opportunities for partnerships, pilots, and collaboration.

Theme: Empowering Small Businesses Through Applied AI
Purpose: Bring AI literacy, tools, and mentorship directly to local entrepreneurs and small business owners, extending innovation beyond boardrooms into real communities.

Highlights:

• Hands-on workshops in AI marketing, inventory, and operations.

• Mentorship by Outstanding 50 leaders in tech and venture.

• Pilot partnerships with OpenAI and local universities.

Theme: Building the Bridge Between Policy and Practice
Purpose: Shape national policy discourse with AAPI perspectives on ethical AI, data equity, and workforce transformation.

Highlights:

• Closed-door roundtables with lawmakers, regulators, and AAPI executives.

• Launch of the AABDC AI Policy Brief Series on ethics and inclusion.

• Introduction of the AABDC AI Leadership Index, recognizing top AAPI policy influencers.