April 8, 2021 — Since California's shelter-in-place restrictions began on March 16, 2020, Asia Society Northern California has hosted an average of one virtual event a week. The Northern California Center launched its virtual program series with Asia Society's first-ever virtual gala on April 7, 2020, and has since hosted speakers from 17 countries and regions including Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States; launched its first-ever two-day education summit; joined the virtual Sundance Film Festival for the third year in a row — with nine speakers, all Asian or of Asian descent; launched a five-part Seeking Truth Through Facts U.S.-China program series; and hosted its third annual "Future of U.S. and China Conference," an 8-hour live virtual event celebrating Honorary Chair Secretary George P. Shultz’s centennial birthday with a joint interview with Dr. Henry Kissinger. (1 min., 33 sec.)