[VT New York] — March 20, 2025, For the first time in nearly a decade, the Committee of 100 Annual Conference & Gala is returning to Los Angeles. The highly anticipated two-day event will feature an inspiring lineup of speakers and engaging discussions centered around the theme “Engage. Empower. Elevate.” The conference aims to foster thought leadership across industries, promote advocacy, and advance the full participation of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in all aspects of society.
Confirmed Speakers
The first set of distinguished speakers includes:
- Wendy Cai-Lee – Founder & CEO, Piermont Bank
- Cyndie Chang – Managing Partner, Los Angeles, Duane Morris LLP
- Robert Chang – Law Professor & Sylvia Mendez Presidential Chair for Civil Rights, UC Irvine
- Christine Chen – Executive Director, APIA Vote
- John Chiang, J.D. – Former Treasurer, State of California
- Baldwin Chiu – Producer, Rapper, Beatboxer, Actor, and Motivational Speaker
- Mary Anne Foo – Executive Director, OCAPICA
- Buck Gee – Executive Advisor, Ascend
- Andrew Yang – Entrepreneur and Former U.S. Presidential Candidate
Other notable speakers include Justice Goodwin Liu (California Supreme Court Associate Justice) and Ambassador Gary Locke (Former U.S. Ambassador to China).
Key Topics at the Conference
The agenda will cover critical discussions, including:
- Rebuilding LA: Infrastructure Strategies for a Resilient Future
- The Evolving National Security Landscape and Its Impact on Civil Rights
- Breaking Through in the Entertainment Industry
- Beyond Data: The Role of Storytelling in Advocacy
- Contemporary Art as a Bridge: The U.S.-China Cultural Exchange
- Challenges of Teaching Asian American Contributions Amid Anti-Asian Sentiment
- Our Faces, Our Voices: Elevating Stories, Bridging Cultures
- Revival of Alien Land Laws: A Hidden Threat to Chinese American Property Rights
Gala Celebration & Special Offer
On the evening of March 25, the Committee of 100 Gala will honor outstanding leaders in the AAPI community. Among the honorees, Shirley Wang and Walter Wang will receive the Leadership in Entrepreneurship Award for their contributions to business and community development.
Additionally, the Committee of 100 is offering a $100 discount on conference tickets for attendees who donate to a verified wildfire relief charity in support of Los Angeles’ recovery efforts.
