AAAIM invites you to join us for a special Emerging Leaders Initiative (ELI) gathering focused on advancing AAPI representation in leadership across the investment industry. This event will feature insights from an executive coach, a candid panel discussion with ELI alumni, and perspectives from senior industry leaders. It’s a chance to connect, learn, and be part of a growing community dedicated to breaking the bamboo ceiling.

Agenda

4:00 – 4:30 | Registration Opens and Opening Remarks

Kevin Hong (Meroka)
Jim Park (AAAIM)

4:30 – 5:00 | Fireside with Jessica Chen, author of "Smart Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons"

5:00 – 5:30 | Panel: Mineta Alumni Success Stories

Moderator: Scarlett Jia Tames (Clear Capital)
Elton Cho (Ares Management)
Justin Park (KKR)
Lisa Chang (Fortress Investment Group)
Hahn Lin (Sweetwater Private Equity)

5:30 – 6:00 | Panel: Industry Leaders

Moderated by Rob Choi (Platinum Equity)
Natasha Li (Ares Management)
More speakers to be announced!

6:00 – 7:00 | Closing Remarks from Stanley Yu (Leonard, Green and Partners) followed by Networking & Reception!

Thank you to our host, Ares Management!

Event Location
Ares Management

1800 Ave of the Stars

Los Angeles, CA 90067

To qualify for AAAIM’s LP Complimentary Registration, you must meet the following criteria:

· You are in a decision-making role at your firm (e.g., CIO, Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager).
· Your firm is a recognized institutional Limited Partner actively investing in or evaluating funds/managers for capital deployment.Examples of qualifying institutions include pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, corporate LPs, family offices, insurance companies, and fund of funds.

If you are eligible under these criteria, please contact info@aaaim.org to receive your complimentary registration.