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2025 Annual Gala Honorees
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15th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit and 

Game Changer Awards

November 12

2024 Gala Group Photo

2024 Annual Gala

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2024 Gala Honorees - "Business Visionary" Masayuki Hyodo, "Art Visionary" Adrian Cheng, "Real Estate Visionary" Christina Gaw,  "Music Visionary" Ray Chen, and "Medical Visionary" Dr. Richard Lee

14th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit and Game Changer Awards

14th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit and 

Game Changer Awards

14th ES Honorees

14th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit and 

Game Changer Awards Honorees

AWE 2024 Luncheon
Second AWE Luncheon

AWE Champions

2024 AWE Champions
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How Leaders are Shaping the Next Generation of Technology

Peak Yan Studio
An Insider's Look at APEC Leaders Summit

An Insider's Look at the APEC Leaders Summit

Courtesy of USC
US-Japan Trade Leadership in Economic Security

U.S.-Japan Trade: Leadership in Economic Security 

Peak Yan Studio
2023 assc annual gala honorees
2023 Annual Gala

2023 Gala Honorees - "AWE" Visionary Noriko Honda Chen, "Tech Visionary" Nikesh Arora, "Culture Visionary" Awkwafina, and "Business Visionary" Toni Ko

Asia Society at the Movies: Joyland

Asia Society at the Movies: Joyland

2022 Videos & Photos

Producer Jonathan Wang, Actor Ke Huy Quan, and Directors the Daniels of Everything Everywhere All at Once

ASSC/Capture Imaging Ryan Miller
Poster for the Nov 7 screening of the documentary Blurring the Color Line at USC
Janet Yang Career Achievement Award
AWE Policy Changemakers

Featuring Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Young Kim, CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan

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Standing Against Racism: A Conversation on Community-Building Towards Overcoming the U.S. Divide
Standing Against Racism

A Conversation on Community-Building Towards Overcoming the U.S. Divide

ASSC 2022 Annual Gala honorees (Eileen Gu, the Pachinko cast)
2022 Annual Gala

"Global Ambassador" Eileen Gu & "Cultural Visionaries" Pachinko

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Asian Women Empowered

Innovators in Investment and Finance (Yiwen Li, Denise Yi, Sylvia Kim, Noriko Honda Chen)

Asia Society at the Movies
Still from 'Better Days.'

15th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit and 

Game Changer Awards

November 12

2024 Annual Gala

2024 Gala Honorees - "Business Visionary" Masayuki Hyodo, "Art Visionary" Adrian Cheng, "Real Estate Visionary" Christina Gaw,  "Music Visionary" Ray Chen, and "Medical Visionary" Dr. Richard Lee

14th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit and 

Game Changer Awards

14th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit and 

Game Changer Awards Honorees
Second AWE Luncheon

AWE Champions

How Leaders are Shaping the Next Generation of Technology

An Insider's Look at the APEC Leaders Summit

U.S.-Japan Trade: Leadership in Economic Security 
2023 Annual Gala

2023 Gala Honorees - "AWE" Visionary Noriko Honda Chen, "Tech Visionary" Nikesh Arora, "Culture Visionary" Awkwafina, and "Business Visionary" Toni Ko

Asia Society at the Movies: Joyland

Producer Jonathan Wang, Actor Ke Huy Quan, and Directors the Daniels of Everything Everywhere All at Once

Featuring Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Young Kim, CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan
Standing Against Racism

A Conversation on Community-Building Towards Overcoming the U.S. Divide
2022 Annual Gala

"Global Ambassador" Eileen Gu & "Cultural Visionaries" Pachinko
Asian Women Empowered

Innovators in Investment and Finance (Yiwen Li, Denise Yi, Sylvia Kim, Noriko Honda Chen)
Plan Your Visit  
2025 Annual Gala
In-person
Special Event

2025 Annual Gala

04 May 2025
5:30 - 9 p.m.
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Celebrating leaders who are making a positive impact and epitomizing ASSC's mission of cross-cultural understanding.
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In-person
Special Event

U.S.-Japan Initiative Inaugural Program

04 Jun 2025
1 - 5:15 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Launch event of the U.S.-Japan Initiative (USJI) featuring exciting special guests.
Decathlon
In-person
Special Event

UCLA Anderson x Asia Society "Decathlon" Screening + Q&A

10 Dec 2024
6 - 7:45 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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A screening and Q&A of the documentary film, Decathlon in partnership with UCLA Anderson.
15th ES Lisiting
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Special Event
 /  U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit

15th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit and Game Changer Awards

12 Nov 2024
2:30 - 9 p.m.
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Featuring Leaders and Innovators in Entertainment who push Asian culture forward.
AWE Luncheon Save the Date
In-person
Special Event
 /  Asian Women Empowered

Third AWE Luncheon

12 Nov 2024
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Celebrating Asian women leaders in the entertainment industry
2024 Annual Gala May 19
In-person
Special Event

2024 Annual Gala

19 May 2024
6 - 9 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Celebrating leaders who are making a positive impact and epitomizing ASSC's mission of cross-cultural understanding.
14th ES Banner for Grid
In-person
Special Event
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14th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit and Game Changer Awards

20 Feb 2024
3 - 5 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Featuring Asian leaders and creatives in film, television, music, and gaming traversing borders and building new pathways.
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In-person
Special Event
 /  Asian Women Empowered

Second AWE Luncheon

20 Feb 2024
1:30 - 3 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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A networking and awards event that drives toward action for more visibility and agency of Asian women in the entertainment ecosystem.
AI IMAGE Google Deepmind
In-person
Special Event

How Leaders are Shaping the Next Generation of Technology

08 Nov 2023
3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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How are leaders adapting to new technologies and what measures are currently in place to regulate these innovations? Join us for a series of panel discussions on the topics of AI, Web3, and cryptocurrencies featuring tech trailblazers.
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In-person
Discussion

U.S.-China Relations: How will U.S. Trade and Technology Wars Impact the Chinese Economy?

24 Oct 2023
5 - 6:45 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Top investor and bestselling author Weijian Shan and Deloitte Chief Economist Ira Kalish weigh in on U.S.-China trade relations with moderator and ASSC Advisory Councilmember Ira Kasoff.
Stephen Roach Event Calendar
In-person
Discussion

U.S.-China Relations: Conflict Resolution Amid a Rash of False Narratives

05 Oct 2023
5 - 6:45 p.m.
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Former Chair of Morgan Stanley Asia Stephen Roach dives deep with Pulitzer Prize winner Sheryl WuDunn on U.S-China relations.
USAREI Transpacific Residential Real Estate Horizon
In-person
Panel Discussion

USAREI: Transpacific Residential Real Estate Horizon – Insights and Innovative Strategies

26 Sep 2023
5 - 6:45 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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UCLA Anderson Forecast's Jerry Nickelsburg, New Standard Equities' Edward Ring, and PAG's Jon-Paul Toppino discuss residential real estate across the U.S. and Asia with moderator Tim Kawahara of UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate.
APEC Leaders Summit
In-person
Discussion

An Insider's Look at the APEC Leaders Summit

12 Sep 2023
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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A Timely Fireside Chat Previewing
President Biden's Upcoming APEC Leaders Summit
Boat
In-person
Panel Discussion

U.S.-Japan Trade: Leadership in Economic Security

05 Sep 2023
5 - 6:45 p.m.
Consul General Sone Kenko, ASPI's Wendy Cutler, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Michael "Mickey" Kantor, and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany John Emerson discuss Japan and U.S.'s leadership on economic security and trade.
2023 ASSC Gala Honorees
In-person
Special Event

2023 Annual Gala

21 May 2023
6 - 9 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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An evening celebration honoring Nikesh Arora, Awkwafina, Sonia Cheng, Noriko Honda Chen, and Toni Ko, featuring a special sports tribute and a performance from Joya Kazi Entertainment!
A man riding a motorcycle down a highway at night while carry a very large (twice his size) cardboard cutout of a dancer.
In-person
Film

Asia Society at the Movies: Joyland

23 Apr 2023
1 - 4:15 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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A special screening of the Oscar-shortlisted and Independent Spirit Award-winning Pakistani film.
A shiny gold bear that's made out of what appears to be cubes? I'm guessing it represents finance in some way.
Online

New Era of VC and the Innovation Ecosystem

19 Apr 2023
5 - 6 p.m.
Hear how the SVB collapse has affected the industry from investors Neil Devani, Clinton Foy, and Edith Yeung.
Into the Dragon's Mouth Benjamin Wood
Online
Meet the Author

Into the Dragon’s Mouth

11 Apr 2023
5 - 6 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Book talk with American architect Ben Wood who re-imagined the heart of Shanghai.
Anadol, Mital
In-person
Panel Discussion

AI and the Arts: Perception to Dream (Invitation Only)

03 Apr 2023
4 - 5:30 p.m.
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AI meets art talk at Jeffery Deitch Gallery with Refik Anadol, Parag K. Mital, and Devang Thakkar
AI and the Arts Dramatic Changes and Impacts
Online
Panel Discussion

AI and the Arts: Dramatic Changes and Impacts

27 Mar 2023
5 - 6 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Chen Qiufan, Lisa SoYoung Park, and Johnny M. Poon discuss the capabilities and risks of AI across the spectrum of the arts.
AWE Board Breakthrough
In-person
Panel Discussion
 /  Asian Women Empowered

Asian Women Empowered: Board Breakthrough

16 Mar 2023
3 - 5 p.m.
Increasing opportunities for Asian women on corporate boards.
Cityscape with financial figures reflected in the windows
Online

Global Investment: Are We Witnessing a Sea Change?

22 Feb 2023
5 - 6 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Howard Marks and Ida Liu discussing the current and future state of global investment.
Industrial Real Estate
In-person and Online

The Future of Industrial Real Estate: 2022 Trends & What to Expect Beyond

13 Dec 2022
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Asia Society Southern California is pleased to announce the seventh program in its U.S.-Asia Real Estate Initiative (USAREI) – "The Future of Industrial Real Estate: 2022 Trends & What to Expect Beyond."
Blurring Color Line poster
In-person
Film

Asia Society at the Movies: Blurring The Color Line

07 Nov 2022
7 - 10 p.m.
Join us for a complimentary screening and conversation w/ Director Crystal Kwok, Producers Lisa Ling and Daniel Wu
2022 US Asia Summit Banner
In-person
Summit

2022 U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit

30 Oct 2022
1 - 9 p.m.
We continue to enhance our signature program, the most prestigious gathering of dealmakers, thought leaders and content creators in American and Asian entertainment
Kevin Rudd USC Event Flyer
In-person and Online
Meet the Author

Strategic Competitors: The Future of the U.S. and China Relationship

07 Oct 2022
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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A conversation between the Honorable Kevin Rudd AC, Ben Rhodes, and Geoffrey Garrett on the future of the US-China relationship.
AWE policymakers
Online
Panel Discussion

Asian Women Empowered: Policy Changemakers

15 Sep 2022
12 - 2 p.m.
Featuring Rep. Judy, Chu, Rep. Young Kim, CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan. Panel moderated by Award-winning journalist May Lee.
Standing Against Racism: A Conversation on Community-Building
Online
Panel Discussion

Standing Against Racism: A Conversation on Community-Building Towards Overcoming the U.S. Divide

08 Aug 2022
5 - 6 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Join ASSC for a conversation of import with Consul General Muto and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League Michael Lawson..
China Movie Theater
In-person
Discussion

'Red Carpet': Analyzing China's Influence on Hollywood

28 Jul 2022
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Journalist Erich Schwartzel in conversation with Professor Stanley Rosen on China's influence on Hollywood.
Empty Office
In-person and Online
Discussion

A Return to Offices? Comparing Approaches in Asia and the U.S.

28 Jun 2022
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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A panel discussion with experts from CNB, Savills, and McKinsey followed by a fireside chat with Vincent Lo will cover perspectives from Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles. Both conversations moderated by Richard Green.
Pachinko Cast with Eileen Gu
In-person
Special Event

2022 Annual Gala

22 May 2022
7 - 9 p.m.
After two years of virtual celebrations, gather with us in person once again for a festive evening honoring leaders: Eileen Gu, Chloe Kim, Stella Li, Takeshi Niinami, and the cast and crew of "Pachinko."
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Online
Discussion

On the Cutting Edge: Artificial Intelligence Trends in China, India and Japan

17 Feb 2022
5 - 6 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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A discussion of the trends in artificial intelligence in Asia with Chen Qiufan, Yuko Harayama and Ankur Jain.

Events

In-person
Special Event

2025 Annual Gala

04 May 2025
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Celebrating leaders who are making a positive impact and epitomizing ASSC's mission of cross-cultural understanding.
In-person
Special Event

U.S.-Japan Initiative Inaugural Program

04 Jun 2025
1 - 5:15 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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Launch event of the U.S.-Japan Initiative (USJI) featuring exciting special guests.

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