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AAPI Trailblazers Conference: Owning our Stories in the Age of AI
A dynamic half-day gathering exploring how AAPI leaders can help shape the future of artificial intelligence, storytelling, culture, and representation. Get in depth take-aways through thought-provoking keynotes, panels, an interactive workshop, performance, and meaningful networking.


Nov 04, 2026, 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
135 Madison Ave 8th Floor, 135 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
Come connect with our talented speakers!
Jeannette M. Wing - Executive Vice President for Research & Professor of Computer Science | Columbia University, former Microsoft
Qin Gao - Professor of Social Policy & Director of Asian American Initiative | Columbia University
Dr. Ngoc Cindy Pham- Founder & Principal Investigator, BRIDGE AI Lab | Associate Professor, Brooklyn College | CUNY
Shelly Xu - Founder & CEO | SXD
Xin Ying - Choreographer, Interdisciplinary Artist & Dancer | Martha Graham Company
Sasha Stiles - MoMA Exhibitor, Poet & Language Artist
Paul Cheung - President | C100 & Strategic Advisor | Hacks/Hackers
Rubina Fillion - Deputy Editorial Director, A.I. Initiatives | The New York Times
Lily Xu - Program Manager, Startups | AWS
Bourree Lam - Freakonomics Podcast Founder & Editorial Strategy Advisor | InPress
Tina Wang - Cultural Critic & President | AAJA New York
Tickets
Full Package DISCOUNTED
Enjoy the complete conference experience at our special Early Bird rate. Includes lunch, all conference programming, interactive workshop, performance, and the cocktail reception. Limited Early Bird tickets available.
$219.00
+$5.48 ticket service fee
VIP Conference Package
Sale ends
Nov 03, 5:00 PM
Our premium conference experience with preferred seating. Includes the Trailblazers Lunch, full conference programming, interactive workshop, performance, and Conversations, Culture & Cocktails reception with appetizers and drinks.
$350.00
+$8.75 ticket service fee
Conference + Cocktails
Sale ends
Nov 04, 6:00 PM
Join us from 1:00 PM for keynotes, panels, an interactive workshop, performance, and our Conversations, Culture & Cocktails reception with appetizers and drinks. Lunch not included.
$130.00
+$3.25 ticket service fee
Full Conference Package
Sale ends
Nov 04, 6:00 PM
Experience everything the day has to offer. Includes the Trailblazers Lunch, full conference programming, interactive workshop, performance, and Conversations, Culture & Cocktails reception with appetizers and drinks.
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
Trailblazers Lunch Only
Sale ends
Nov 04, 6:00 PM
Join Serica's community for the 12:00–1:00 PM Trailblazers Lunch featuring networking, Lunch keynote, and Serica remarks. Does not include the afternoon conference or cocktail reception.
$110.00
+$2.75 ticket service fee
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