BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20251010T160000Z DTEND:20251010T213000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:AAPI Economic Policy Summit - California Grown\, Globally Known DESCRIPTION:About the Summit\n\nHosted by the California Commission on Asian & Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA)\, this summit highlights how AAPIs power California's economy through global trade\, innovation\, and small business leadership. Attendees will hear from elected officials\, entrepreneurs\, and policy experts on how AAPIs are driving global trade\, innovation\, and local business growth.\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n Hear directly from policymakers and industry leaders.\n Learn strategies to grow your business and navigate global markets.\n Gain insights on AI\, innovation\, and California's global leadership.\n Connect with community leaders\, chambers\, and entrepreneurs.\n Be inspired by stories of AAPI resilience\, leadership\, and innovation.\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule & Panel Topics\n\nPanel 1: Anchoring the West California's Global Trade Strategy\n\nExplores California's leadership in global trade and Pacific partnerships. Attendees will gain insights into navigating global markets\, tariffs\, and how AAPI businesses play a critical role in strengthening international ties.\n\n\n\nMini-Keynote: AAPI Innovation Rising Star\n\nKaran Kunjar will share how hey built one of California's most exciting startups by embracing AAPI identity and innovation to inspire the next generation.\n\n\n\nPanel 2: AI for Good AAPI Innovation Driving California's Future\n\nHighlights how AAPI leaders are using artificial intelligence to support small businesses\, improve workforce development\, and promote equity. Attendees will learn practical strategies to responsibly harness AI for inclusive growth.\n\n\n\nFireside Chat: Hosting the World California on the Global Stage\n\nWith the Olympics\, World Cup\, and Super Bowl coming to California\, leaders will discuss how major events boost local businesses and open doors for AAPI entrepreneurs. Learn how California is preparing for these opportunities and what they mean for the state's economy.\n\n\n\nPanel 3: Growing Local Communities Prioritizing AAPI Small Businesses\n\nFocuses on how AAPI-owned small businesses are driving California's economy. State leaders\, chambers of commerce\, and community organizations will share best practices\, resources\, and legislative updates to support entrepreneurs.\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n California State Treasurer Fiona Ma Keynote\n Hon. Jessica Caloza California State Assemblymember\n Amy Tong Senior Counselor to the Governor\n Karan Kunjur CEO\, K2 Space (Mini-Keynote)\n Stephen Cheung President & CEO\, Los Angeles County Economic Development\n Margaret Wong President & CEO\, mwConnect\n Zaki Barzinji Senior Director\, Aspen Institute X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:About the Summit
\nHosted by the California Commission on Asian &\; Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA)\, this summit highlights how AAPIs power California&rsquo\;s economy through global trade\, innovation\, and small business leadership. Attendees will hear from elected officials\, entrepreneurs\, and policy experts on how AAPIs are driving global trade\, innovation\, and local business growth.
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\nWhy Attend?\n\n
\nProgram Schedule &\; Panel Topics
\nPanel 1: Anchoring the West &ndash\; California&rsquo\;s Global Trade Strategy
\nExplores California&rsquo\;s leadership in global trade and Pacific partnerships. Attendees will gain insights into navigating global markets\, tariffs\, and how AAPI businesses play a critical role in strengthening international ties.
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\nMini-Keynote: AAPI Innovation &ndash\; Rising Star
\nKaran Kunjar will share how hey built one of California&rsquo\;s most exciting startups by embracing AAPI identity and innovation to inspire the next generation.
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\nPanel 2: AI for Good &ndash\; AAPI Innovation Driving California&rsquo\;s Future
\nHighlights how AAPI leaders are using artificial intelligence to support small businesses\, improve workforce development\, and promote equity. Attendees will learn practical strategies to responsibly harness AI for inclusive growth.
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\nFireside Chat: Hosting the World &ndash\; California on the Global Stage
\nWith the Olympics\, World Cup\, and Super Bowl coming to California\, leaders will discuss how major events boost local businesses and open doors for AAPI entrepreneurs. Learn how California is preparing for these opportunities and what they mean for the state&rsquo\;s economy.
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\nPanel 3: Growing Local Communities &ndash\; Prioritizing AAPI Small Businesses
\nFocuses on how AAPI-owned small businesses are driving California&rsquo\;s economy. State leaders\, chambers of commerce\, and community organizations will share best practices\, resources\, and legislative updates to support entrepreneurs.
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\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n LOCATION:University Club\, San Diego UID:e.895.21099 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260415T141854Z URL:https://business.eastcountychamber.org/events/details/aapi-economic-policy-summit-california-grown-globally-known-21099 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR