Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities are facing unprecedented threats to civil rights and rapidly shifting policy landscapes at the local, state, and federal levels. The AAPI Power: Democracy in Action Policy Summit aims to strengthen democratic participation, build cross-sector alignment, and equip AAPI leaders with the tools, relationships, and strategies needed to meet this moment with clarity and power.
On Thursday, May 21st, the policy summit will focus on:
- Immigration enforcement, bringing together legal experts, organizers, and advocates to unpack current threats, federal funding battles, and community defense strategies
- Long-term capacity building, helping participants frame issues, counter disinformation, and communicate effectively in high-stakes environments
Program – Additional details pending:
9:00 AM – Breakfast & Check In
10:00 AM – Opening Remarks by Manjusha P. Kulkarni, Executive Director of AAPI Equity Alliance, and Rachelle Arizmendi, Board Chair of AAPI Equity Alliance
10:30 AM – Panel: The 2026 Elections and Our Collective Role
11:30 AM – Lunch
12:30 PM – Keynote Speaker: Texas State Representative Gene Wu
1:30 PM – Breakout Sessions
3:00 PM – Closing Remarks by Arshad Hasan of Convey Communications