The Asian American Chamber of Commerce cordially invites all local area businesses, business owners, government agencies, and interested individuals to participate in the 12th Annual Asian American Business Summit & Expo on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. The Hybrid event will provide a unique opportunity for businesses to connect with the Asian Business Community, meet industry specific buyers and decision makers, and learn about opportunities in government procurement, diversified supplier programs, business enterprise certifications, commercial real estate and more. Engaging Panel Discussions that address current business trends and topics that impact the marketplace, Keynote Speakers from different industries and top Legislative officials offering their insights, and professional networking to increase connections and foster new partnerships within the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) business community and beyond in our Greater Washington, D.C. region will be offered. This year’s event will include virtual and in-person options to accommodate the needs of all business professionals in light of on-going Pandemic conditions. The Business Summit promises to include both past traditions and new additions in our program schedule that live up to the expectations affiliated with this being another signature event hosted by AACC. As always, our goal is to provide a dynamic networking venue that promotes opportunity, education, strategic alliances, and small business growth.
Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Victor Hoskins
President & CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Emcees
Annie Yu
News Anchor, WUSA9
Peggy Fox
Dominion Energy, Media & Community Relations Manager, Northern Virginia
Economic Outlook
Laura Beldin
Senior VP, Bank of America Private Bank, Event Co-Chair, Vice Chair, AACC Board
Larry Webb
District Director, Small Business Administration Washington Metropolitan Area District Office (WMADO)
Buddy Rizer
Executive Director, Loudoun County Economic Development, Virginia
Terry Clower
Director, Center for Regional Analysis, George Mason University
Alex Zhou
Founder & CEO, Yamibuy
Digital Transformation and Modernization Initiatives
David Yang
Vice President, ICF International
Sonny Hashmi
Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service, U.S. General Services Administration
William R. Pratt
Director, Strategic Technology Management, Chief Technology Officer Directorate, OCIO, Department of Homeland Security
Edward Dowgiallo
Senior Technical Advisor, Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Federal Transit Administration’s Office of Information Technology
Corporate Supplier Diversity and Workforce Diversity
Kyu Jung
President, Procon Consulting LLC
Ingrid E. Olsen
Chief People Officer, Inovalon
Yuri Cruz
Lead Associate, Small Business Office, Booz Allen Hamilton