12th Asian American Executive Network - Holiday Happy Hour & Networking

Welcome to the Asian American Executive Network - Holiday Happy Hour & Networking event! Join us at Sunda New Asian - Fulton Market for an evening of festive fun and professional connections. This in-person gathering is the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow Asian American executives in a relaxed setting. Whether you're looking to expand your network or simply enjoy some holiday cheer, this event is sure to be a great time. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate the season and make valuable connections. We look forward to seeing you there!

Since 2013, Asian American Executive Network has partnered with various Asian American advocacy organization to conduct this impactful networking event during the holiday seasons.

See https://www.asianamericanexecutivenetwork.net/about for more information.

Meet our co-hosts across the nation - https://www.asianamericanexecutivenetwork.net/people

In 2025, we are proud to have the following collaborating partners and cohosts:

1. Susan Patel - South Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois – https://saaccil.org/

2. Aurora Austriaco - Philippines American Chamber of commerce of Great Chicago – https://paccgc.co/

3.Dr. Karen Eng - Asian American Coalition of Chicago – Chinese Community – https://aacchicago.org/

4.Dr. Gace Toh - Friends of National Asian Pacific American Museum - https://www.friendsofnapam.org/

5. Billy Dec - Sunda New Asian, COACT, Rockit Ranch Production and Food Roots - https://www.billydec.com/

The purpose of our Holiday Networking Event is bring Asian American executives and advocate along with leaders from the community for a meet and greet, share experiences and seek opportunities for collaboration.

Enjoy.

AGENDA & PROGRAM - To Be Finalized

3:30 pm - Door opens - Check in & General Networking

• CASH BAR - Appetitizers served before and after program

3:45 pm - Welcoming Remarks - George Mui, Founder, AAEN

• Marisa Buchheit - National Anthem
• Introduction of Cohosts and Welcoming Remarks : Billy Dec, Aurora Aurora Austriaco, Karen Eng, Susan Patel, and Grace Toh
• Recognition of VIP guests - Aurora Austriaco and Karen Eng
• Recognition of "Community Sponsors" - Susan Patel
• AAEN TRIO - Marisa Buchheit, Jovie Calma, and Xiao Chen

4:15 pm - General Networking

5:25pm - Closing remarks...

5:30pm - Sunda Reopens - Participants are welcoming to stay for dinner. Check with front desk for reservation.

For fun memories from previous AAEN Holiday Events:

2024 - https://www.asianamericanexecutivenetwork.net/2024holiday

2013 - Our first ever Holiday event - https://www.asianamericanexecutivenetwork.net/2013holiday

Special Note:

Thanks to our community sponsors, complimentary tickets available upon request for college student leaders and young community leaders. Apply for complimentary ticket - https://forms.gle/4HVvm5dU1H5uvfgj9

We are looking for additional sponsors.

Let us know if any questions.