Legislative Leadership Summit
The APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit (LLS) brings together nonprofit and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, as well as local, state, and federal elected officials to discuss important issues that affect the Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) community and the nation at large. LLS focuses on issues, policies, practices, and trends in the AA & NH/PI community in an environment that facilitates solution-oriented dialogue and building public service pipelines in communities of color.
2026 Summit Details
Tuesday, May 12 - Wednesday, May 13
The Royal Sonesta Washington, Capitol Hill
20 Massachusetts Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20001
Interested in sponsoring the Legislative Leadership Summit? Please email externalaffairs@apaics.org.
Honorary Co-Chairs
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28)
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10)
Featured Speakers
The 2026 Summit featured honored speakers such as Congressman Dave Min (CA-47), Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi, Virginia State Sen. Kannan Srinivasan, New York City Councilmember Julie Won, and many more.
Panel Preview
The 2026 Legislative Leadership Summit featured a robust agenda, from powerful plenary sessions on AI innovation and voting rights, to dynamic breakout sessions focusing on women's health and food access.
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