Imagine Talks 2023

8th Annual Imagine Talks

Get ready to kick off the new year the right way with Imagine Talks Leadership Conference.

This event is FREE until 11:59pm Jan 19, 2023 or when seats run out.

This educational event is open to students and professionals to hear from celebrity speakers and experts in the APA community and learn more about life skills on self-awareness, taking on challenges, self-directed learning, and making connections.

RSVP to attend in person in Oakland, CA on January 21st at The Oakland Asian Cultural Center from 11:00 a.m. PST to 5:00 p.m. PST (space is limited).

***Attendees must show proof of vaccination and one booster with a government-issued photo ID for entry.***

We’re excited to share the full list of speakers that will be sharing their experiences at the event:

Simon Twu (Actor, Shang-Chi : Legend of the Ten Rings, Lee'd the Way) Keynote Speaker

Self-awareness and Empathy

• Lisa Yan (Miss Asian Global)
• Ameila Tu (Miss Universe Canada)
• Crystal Lee (Miss Chinatown USA)

Taking on Challenges

• Cynthia Maxey (People Operations, Firebrand Artisan Bread)
• Makenna Ma (Student/Educator, UCSD)
• Tara Sood, MD (Head ER Physican, Kaiser)

Self-Directed & Engaging Learning

• Bonnie Lin (Strategic Partnership Director, SV2)
• Chris Deaver (Culture Consultant, Disney, Apple, Pixar)
• Skylar Tang (Award Winning Student Musician)

Making Connections

• Ranjan Dey (Chef & Restaurant Owner, New Delhi)
• Chris Tran & Holly Paul (Co-Founders, Mizo)
• Yen Phan (Food Blogger, foodiswhyimbroke)

Imagine Talks is an Asian America Foundation initiative to support the Asian American community that offers helpful tools to students and professionals to better plan out their career and beyond. Learn more here.

By popular request, Imagine Talks has decided to extend the free admission till 1/19 or until seats run out.

Now till January 19th, 2023 (Thursday) - FREE

January 20th (Friday) - January 21st (Saturday)- $50.00