Celebrating YOU
AABDC 2026 Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) Inaugural Forum

RSVP contact: soleil.zhu@aabdc.com

This half-day inaugural event will bring together Asian American women professionals and allies for inspiration, connection, and practical career insights. The program includes a panel, a presentation and a 1:1 interview about women and AI.

The core theme is about celebrating YOU: We will explore the core themes of communication, advancement, and development.

This event will highlight the upcoming pilot of a unique development program for Asian American women professionals aimed to create an uplifting space for learning, storytelling, and community building.

Our Collective Mission: We believe that true professional networks only function when they are actively championed. We are not simply launching a program; we are building a sustainable community. This event is an invitation to lead that charge—to engage in developing future women leaders and to turn advocacy into a norm by opening doors, offering candid insights, and sponsoring the next generation of talent.

If you have any questions, please reach out to evelyn.liu@aabdc.com.

Schedule
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM  Registration
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM  Welcome & Opening Remarks: The Vision for the AABDC Women’s Initiative:

• Meghna Shah, Partner, PwC

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Panel Discussion: Celebrating YOU – Narratives of Resilience and Success

• Moderator: Nita Kohli, CEO & Founder, Kohli Advisors

Speakers

• Rehana Farrel, Chief Executive Officer, 100 Women In Finance
• Moon Kim, Executive Vice President, M Booth
• Musi Qureshi, Principal (Partner), PwC

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM:  Break
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM:  Keynote: Defining Your Executive Brand

• Mai Ton, Founder & CEO, EMP HR Consulting

4:15 PM – 4:45 PM:   Innovation Spotlight: Recent Findings on Women & AI Usage Trends

• Idil Miriam Cakim, Founder & CEO, Iris Flex

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM:     Closing Remarks
5:00 PM – 5:10 PM:     SHARE Cancer Support Presentation
5:10 PM – 6:10 PM:     Networking Reception