AAPI Speakers

As a technology and AI entrepreneur, Dilawar Syed brought real-world experiences in building ventures to his Cabinet role at the U.S. Small Business Administration. He is a leading voice on public policies to expand entrepreneurship, drive small business...

Haiyan Wang is managing partner of China India Institute, a research and advisory organization with a focus on the transformational rise of emerging markets, foremost China and India, and implications for key stakeholders. 

Partner with renowned keynote speaker Jerry Won to empower, enable, and enlighten your audience through the power of storytelling and personal brand building. Won will leave them inspired to take action as he shares his journey and lessons...

Niren Chaudry is a global business leader with over four decades of experience in cultivating brands, teams, and culture across the globe. His journey is marked by more than just professional success; it's fueled by personal tragedy. The...

Dr. Ashish Jha has spent his career at the crossroads of medicine, policy, and national security — advising presidents, leading institutions, and treating patients. He brings rare expertise and accessibility to every stage, offering pragmatic, nonpartisan solutions that...

Niloofar Rahmani became the first female fixed-wing pilot in the Afghan Air Force in 2013. Because of her courage, she is the Recipient of the State Department International Women of Courage Award, Recipient Daughters of Greatness, and The Muhammad...

As global adversaries increasingly turn to cyber tactics to undermine critical infrastructure, targeting everything from energy grids to defense systems. Prashanth Challa’s expertise has been essential in staying ahead of these silent, sophisticated threats. At the National Security...

"There are two great risks in life … risking too much and risking too little." — Jimmy Chin

Steven Olikara is an electrifying keynote speaker who activates people’s sense of agency for real change. His story—from Milwaukee musician to the nationally-recognized founder of a multi-million dollar civic leadership organization—informs his high energy and motivational speaking style....

Kenji Yoshino is the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law and the Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. A graduate of Harvard (AB summa cum laude), Oxford...

Sarah Chen-Spellings brings the perspective of an investor and capital strategist who has mobilized over $1 billion into women-founded companies through a global consortium of venture funds. On stage—from global summits to private investor gatherings—she delivers sharp, unfiltered...

Tan Le is one of the most influential pioneers in the emerging field of brain-computer interface. As one of Fast Company’s Most Influential Women in Technology, her work is on the cutting edge. Her interactive presentations showing how Emotiv...

What makes Jia Jiang unique and extremely effective is the way he teaches. Instead of pushing concepts down to the audience, he relates with them using humor and authenticity. He pulls the audience into his own stories and...

Imagine staring down arrest for telling the truth. That's the reality Maria Ressa, a 36-year journalism veteran, faced as co-founder of Rappler, the Philippines' leading digital news site fighting for press freedom. Her relentless pursuit of truth earned...

Suneel Gupta is a bestselling author, Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, host "Business Class" docuseries and podcast, and shows leaders and teams how to avoid burnout and increase creativity, resilience, innovation, and performance. In the face of an...

Hitendra Wadhwa stands at the unique intersection of things – Science and Spirituality, Profit and Purpose, East and West, Inner and Outer, Personal and Professional. In his keynotes, Hitendra shares powerful ideas and inspiration on how to pursue...