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Legislative Leadership Summit

Overview

 

The 2025 APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit 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 community and the nation at large. Past events focused 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.

2025 Legislative Leadership Summit Details

Monday, May 12 - Tuesday, May 13

The Royal Sonesta Washington, Capitol Hill

20 Massachusetts Ave NW,

Washington, DC 20001

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Honorary Co-Chairs

APAICS is proud to welcome Rep. Shri Thanedar (MI-13) and Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2025 Legislative Leadership Summit.

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Rep. Shri Thanedar

(MI-13)

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Rep. Jill Tokuda

(HI-02)

Featured Speakers

At the Summit, participants will hear from a host of featured speakers including elected officials such as Senators Tammy Duckworth (IL) and Andy Kim (NJ), Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, Mayor Lily Wu of Wichita, Kansas, Honolulu City Councilmember Esther Kiaʻāina, Columbia City Councilmember Dr. Aditi Bussells, Philadelphia City Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad, and many more!

Plenaries & Breakout Sessions

This year's Summit will feature various plenary and breakout sessions, exploring topics such as immigration, the use of AI, education, and building wealth, among others. Learn more about each plenary or breakout session below.

Day One Agenda | May 12, 2025

Plenary Session

9:15 AM

Woven Together: Strength in Community

Plenary Session

9:50 AM

Exploring Cancer Care and Its Unique Obstacles

Plenary Session

10:25 AM

Shaping Stories: Representation in Media, Sports, and Entertainment

Breakout Session

11:20 AM

The Future of Work: Reskilling and Upskilling for Tomorrow's Economy

Breakout Session

11:20 AM

Health and Wellness for Women

Breakout Session

11:20 AM

Caring for the Future: Strategies for Elder Care and Family Support

Fireside Chat

12:15 PM

The Power of Hilarious Storytelling: Cultural Pride and Representation in Onyx Collective's “Deli Boys”

Breakout Session

1:25 PM

Building Sustainable Futures

Breakout Session

1:25 PM

Gen Z Revolutionizing Health, Tech, Wellness, and Community

Breakout Session

1:25 PM

Expanding Access and Affordability of Healthcare for Our Communities

Plenary Session

2:25 PM

Honoring Service and Leadership in Military Veterans

Plenary Session

3:00 PM

What’s Next: The Rising Influence of Our Communities in Elections and Politics

Plenary Session

3:35 PM

Navigating Immigration in Our Communities

Day Two Agenda | May 13, 2025

Plenary Session

9:05 AM

Building Wealth and Opportunity in Our Communities

Plenary Session

9:35 AM

Gun Violence: Addressing Impact, Prevention, and Solution

Plenary Session

10:05 AM

Fireside Chat with Senators Tammy Duckworth (IL) and Andy Kim (NJ)

Breakout Session

10:45 AM

Breaking Barriers: Leadership in Corporate America

Breakout Session

10:45 AM

Harnessing AI for Innovation

Breakout Session

10:45 AM

Transforming Education with Technology and Innovation

Plenary Session

11:40 AM

Clearing the Path to Better Health: Overcoming Barriers

Plenary Session

12:15 PM

Fireside Chat with Attorney General William Tong

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Plenaries & Breakout Sessions

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