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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
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.
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
Day Two Agenda | May 13, 2025
Plenaries & Breakout Sessions
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