APRIL 25-26, 2024
The Industrial Event Space
2330 S Industrial Rd, Las Vegas, NV
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (PST)
BUSINESS CASUAL
About Us
Celebrating 4 years since our founding, the Uplifted Conference is an opportunity for us to highlight and amplify API stories in our community.
All are welcome to enjoy two days filled with keynote speakers, networking sessions, workshops, interactive experiences, marketplaces, food and drinks, and much more. Come and learn from industry experts and influential entrepreneurs & professionals, and support your favorite API-owned businesses.
Asian Hustle Network (AHN) is a global superconnector for Asian entrepreneurs and creatives who are carving their own paths to success.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Johnny Ung is a seasoned entrepreneur with 15 years of experience leading AnimationTech, a trailblazing tech support and computer rental company catering to VFX studios in LA and NYC. Johnny's unwavering dedication to problem-solving, fostering genuine relationships, and empowering others has paved the way for his successful business journey. Johnny joined his wife @jeenie.weenie in the world of social media and now runs their family channel @the.weenie.family with over 2 million followers. Together, they make a dynamic duo, inspiring and uplifting each other in their respective endeavors.
Previously, he founded and was CEO of Crunchyroll, the world's largest destination for anime and manga. He brings 15 years of experience in consumer media, including founding social mapping service Frappr, product and engineering at Slide and HOTorNOT. Kun graduated from UC Berkeley with honors B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and B.A. in Applied Mathematics in 2004, and was a PhD candidate in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon.
Neha is also on the Board of Directors at Carvana, a leading e-commerce platform changing the way people buy and sell cars. She holds a Bachelor's degree from The University of Texas (hook ‘em!) and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University (go Cats!). Neha resides in New York City with her awesomely supportive husband and a nearby Taco Bell.
WORKSHOP HOSTS
Run of Show
9:00AM – 10:00AM | COFFEE & SNACKS/EXPO HALL & MARKETPLACE |
10:00AM – 10:30AM | Welcome/Introductions by Fung Brothers |
10:30AM – 11:00AM | Keynote Speaker: Bing Chen |
11:00AM – 11:30AM | Keynote Speaker: Neha Parikh |
11:30AM – 12:00PM | Sponsor Activities & Giveaways |
12:00PM – 1:00PM | LUNCH/NETWORKING |
12:00PM – 5:45PM | Expo Hall & Marketplace |
1:00PM – 1:45PM | Workshop #1 |
1:00PM – 1:45PM | Workshop #2 |
2:00PM – 2:45PM | Workshop #3 |
2:00PM – 2:45PM | Workshop #4 |
3:00PM – 3:30PM | Keynote Speaker: Snigdha Sur |
3:30PM – 4:00PM | Speaker Panel |
4:00PM – 4:15PM | Closing |
4:15PM – 5:45PM | Reception: Happy Hour hosted by Suntory |
9:00AM – 10:00AM | COFFEE & SNACKS/EXPO HALL & MARKETPLACE |
10:00AM – 10:30AM | Welcome/Introductions by Fung Brothers |
10:30AM – 11:00AM | Keynote Speaker: Sandra ‘Jeenie’ Kwon & Johnny Ung |
11:00AM – 11:30AM | Keynote Speaker: Kun Gao |
11:30AM – 12:10PM | Bill Imada/Top 50 Unsung Heroes Awards Ceremony |
12:10PM – 12:30PM | Sponsor Activities & Giveaways |
12:30PM – 1:30PM | Lunch/Networking |
12:30PM – 5:45PM | Expo Hall & Marketplace |
1:30PM – 2:15PM | Workshop #1 |
1:30PM – 2:15PM | Workshop #2 |
2:30PM – 3:15PM | Workshop #3 |
2:30PM – 3:15PM | Workshop #4 |
3:30PM – 4:00PM | Keynote Speaker: Tue Nguyen |
4:00PM – 4:15PM | Closing |
4:15PM – 5:45PM | Reception: Happy Hour hosted by Suntory |
Entry Inclusions
- Opportunity to learn from various industry experts
- Opportunity to attend exclusive workshops
- Opportunity for networking sessions to connect with AANHPI entrepreneurs, professionals and business leaders
- Light food and drinks
- Marketplace with diverse vendors
- Event gift bags from AHN
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