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2023 Annual Gala

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ASSC 2023 Gala Honorees

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The Annual Gala is a premier event attended by leading figures from the fields of business, arts, culture, entertainment, and sports from across the Southern California region, the U.S., and Asia. Each year, Asia Society Southern California (ASSC) recognizes outstanding leaders who epitomize ASSC's mission of cross-cultural understanding. Southern California’s diversity, openness to people of all cultures, and thus its ability to attract big dreamers take center stage at this highly anticipated annual event.

This year, Asia Society Southern California is delighted to honor five individuals who best represent these qualities:

  • Nikesh Arora, "Tech Visionary"
  • Awkwafina, "Culture Visionary"
  • Noriko Honda Chen, "Asian Women Empowered (AWE) Visionary"
  • Sonia Cheng, "Hotel Visionary"
  • Toni Ko, "Business Visionary"

I addition to our incredible lineup of honorees, Asia Society Southern California is delighted to present a special Sports Tribute, recognizing the stunning accomplishments of Asian and Asian-American athletes in the Southern California region, including:

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  • Jun Endo - Angel City FC
  • Rui Hachimura - Los Angeles Lakers
  • Shohei Ohtani - Los Angeles Angels
  • Lang Ping - Volleyball Hall of Famer
  • Taylor Rapp - 2019 - 2023 Los Angeles Rams
  • Ali Riley - Angel City FC
  • Alyssa Thompson - Angel City FC
  • Michelle Wie West - LGPA Golfer

For more information, please visit our FAQs page. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or have additional questions, please contact info_la@asiasociety.org.

Honorees Title

 

Nikesh Arora Headshot inside of a Gala-branded Green Circle

 

Nikesh Arora, "Tech Visionary" 
Chairman and CEO, Palo Alto Networks

 

Awkwafina Headshot with green border to signify the annual Gala

 

Awkwafina, "Culture Visionary"
Actor, Writer, and Producer

 

Noriko Honda Chen headshot with green circle representing gala

 

Noriko Honda Chen, "AWE Visionary" 
Partner and Equity Portfolio Manager, Capital Group

 

Sonia Cheng Headshot Green Border

 

Sonia Cheng, "Hotel Visionary"
Chief Executive Officer, Rosewood Hotel Group

 

Toni Ko Headshot with green border for annual Gala

 

Toni Ko, "Business Visionary"
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bespoke Beauty Brands

 

Banner that says Sports Tribute with a green whoosh on the edge

 

Jun Endo Headshot

 

Jun Endo
Forward, Angel City FC

 

Rui Hachimura Headshot

 

Rui Hachimura 
Power Forward, Los Angeles Lakers

 

Shohei Ohtani Headshot

 

Shohei Ohtani 
Pitcher, Los Angeles Angels

 

Lang Ping Headshot

 

Lang Ping 
Former Olympic Volleyball Player and Coach

 

Taylor Rapp Headshot

 

Taylor Rapp 
Former Safety, Los Angeles Rams

 

Ali Riley Headshot

 

Ali Riley
Defender, Angel City FC

 

Alyssa Thompson Headshot

 

Alyssa Thompson
Forward, Angel City FC

 

Michelle Wie West Headshot

 

Michelle Wie West 
LPGA Golfer

 

Participants

Speakers:

Lydia Bai Headshot

 

Lydia Bai
Life Coach, Actor

 

Brian Lee Gala

 

Brian Lee  
Co-Founder and Managing Director, BAM Ventures 

 

YIwen Li Gala

 

Yiwen Li
Asia Society Southern California Advisory Councilmember

 

Dana Settle Headshot Gala

 

 Dana Settle
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Greycroft

 

Chamath Headshot

 

Chamath Palihapitiya
Founder, Social Capital

 

Maia and Alex Shibutani

 

Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani
Olympic Medalists


Emcee:

Kara Wang Headshot with green circle to represent Gala

 

Kara Wang 
Actor

 

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Joya Kazi portrait with green border to represent Gala

 

Joya Kazi Entertainment
Bollywood Dance Company

 

 

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Event Details

In-person
Sun 21 May 2023
6 - 9 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
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2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

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