Key Strategic Initiatives
The AABDC AI Alliance, created from the distinguished community of Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award honorees, is an ambitious initiative under AABDC to position Asian American leaders at the forefront of technological and social innovation.
Education and Workforce
Development
Policy & Advocacy
Industry & Business Innovation
Breakfast & Bytes Series
The AABDC AI Alliance Breakfast & Bytes Series is a monthly online workshop designed to help AABDC members explore practical and accessible applications of AI in today’s workplace. The series is currently scheduled for the last Saturday of each month from 10:00–11:00 AM ET.
Through interactive sessions, live demonstrations, and industry insights, the series will cover topics such as AI productivity tools, prompting fundamentals, LinkedIn optimization, and real-world business use cases.
Catch up on past sessions and explore practical AI applications.
AI Alliance Breakfast & Bytes Series
AI Alliance Breakfast & Bytes Series
[Breakfast & Bytes S03] AI in Real Estate
![[Breakfast & Bytes S02] Prompt Best Practices](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f0Idx-ZEaBM/maxresdefault.jpg)
[Breakfast & Bytes S02] Prompt Best Practices
![[Breakfast & Bytes S01] Claude Co-Work 101](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FfjX0HRTghg/maxresdefault.jpg)
[Breakfast & Bytes S01] Claude Co-Work 101
Upcoming Events
2027 TBD
AI for Main Street:
Small Business Innovation Labs
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:
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Hands-on workshops in AI marketing, inventory, and operations.
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Mentorship by Outstanding 50 leaders in tech and venture.
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Pilot partnerships with OpenAI and local universities.
2027 TBD
AI Leadership Summit
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:
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Closed-door roundtables with lawmakers, regulators, and AAPI executives.
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Launch of the AABDC AI Policy Brief Series on ethics and inclusion.
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Introduction of the AABDC AI Leadership Index, recognizing top AAPI policy influencers.
2026 Kickoff Summit
On January 13, the AABDC AI Alliance held its inaugural Kickoff Summit in New York City, bringing together a cross-sector coalition of leaders to define a unified vision for AI advancement.
The event signaled a pivotal moment for the Asian American community: a transition from being the "builders" of technology to becoming the "shapers" of its
governance and impact.
