The 2024 Asian Women Empowered (AWE) Luncheon convenes women joined by their commitment to inspire and encourage actionable change for the visibility and agency of Asian women in the entertainment ecosystem. This special gathering will include inspiring conversations, an awards celebration honoring exceptional Asian women leaders, community-building, and networking. The Luncheon is held in conjunction with Asia Society Southern California's (ASSC) 14th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit and Game Changer Awards.

We are delighted to announce that CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) Executive Director Michelle Sugihara, Crunchyroll COO Gita Rebbapragada, and Tetris CEO Maya Rogers will be honored as AWE Champions.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

Location:

Skirball Cultural Center

Herscher Hall

2701 N Sepulveda Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90049

Parking:

Park in and enter through the North Garage.

Time:

Arrivals + networking: 1 – 1:30 p.m. (self-serve lunch available during this time)

Luncheon Program: 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Suggested Attire: 

Smart business casual

Exciting Luncheon Updates!

Arrive at 1 p.m. for networking and lunch before the program begins!

Connect with current and new friends, peruse our “silent raffle,” snag a selfie in front of our step-and-repeat, and enjoy lunch before the program starts. Program starts at 1:30!

We’ve added a very special panel with our AWE Champions.

In addition to our AWE Champion Award presentations, our three incredible honorees: Gita Rebbapragada, COO, Crunchyroll; Maya Rogers, CEO, Tetris; and Michelle Sugihara, Executive Director, CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment), will join us for an inspiring panel discussion touching on their personal journeys, the importance of authenticity, and making an impact.

Enter our “silent raffle.” You choose which prize you want to enter to win. Good luck!

After the Luncheon, we hope you’ll stay for the “AWE: Changing the Game of Gaming” panel, taking place one room over at ASSC’s 14th U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit. The panel will start around 3:15 p.m. (subject to shift slightly) and will feature inspiring women taking the world of interactive entertainment by storm. Carving new paths in what has been considered a traditionally male-dominated industry, these panelists will explore the evolution, important trends, and culture of the gaming industry, as well as thoughts on what’s next.

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