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Austin Asian Impact Day 2026

Austin Asian Impact Day 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM) (CDT)

Description

Be Seen and Be Heard. Celebrate Asian Impact in Central Texas.

With the incredible growth of Asian communities in Central Texas, it's important to be seen and be heard. Join us and get to know the key leaders who help support our local businesses.

Connect with some of our region's topmost City and County officials, including Austin City Manager TC Broadnax and Chief of Staff Genesis Gavino, Austin City Council Members Zo Qadri and Krista Laine, Travis County Judge Andy Brown and more.

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Join fellow business and community leaders to: 

Be one of the first to explore the 2026 Asian Impact Report

Explore the latest powerful insights from the Central Texas Asian Impact Project. Learn more about how the Asian community is dramatically transforming and shaping our region. 

Honor Legacy Leaders who have shaped and built our community and Celebrate the graduation of GAACC Leadership Accelerator Cohort #2

Help us recognize and honor legacy leaders that helped drive change and progress for the AANHPI community in Austin and celebrate the emergence of up and coming leaders with the graduation of the GAACC Leadership Accelerator


REGISTER HERE


Paid Members = $35

Associate and Future Members = $60

Please note: Non-GAACC members who register for this event will receive a complimentary Associate Level membership to the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC), and you will receive email communications from GAACC.


Event Details

WHAT: Austin Asian Impact Day 2026

WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

WHERE: Headliners Club - 221 W 6th St Suite 2100, Austin, TX 78701


Agenda

11:30 am - Noon: Check in & Lunch

Noon - 12:05 pm: GAACC Opening Remarks

12:05 - 12:30 pm: Advocacy Committee and Central Texas Asian Impact Project Updates

12:30 - 12:50 pm: Leadership Accelerator Graduation

12:50 - 1:15pm: Legacy Leadership Recognition

1:15 - 1:20 pm: GAACC Closing Remarks

1:20 - 1:30 pm: Continued Networking & Lunch


Getting There & Know Before You Go

  • Parking: There is a dedicated parking garage at Headliners Club. The preferred entrances are on Colorado St and 5th St. Find more information and the parking map on the Headliners Website.
  • Attire: Preferred attire is business casual. 

Guest Speakers


TC Broadnax
City Manager
Austin, Texas


Krista Laine
Council Member, District 6
Austin City Council


Zohaib "Zo" Qadri
Council Member, District 9
Austin City Council


Andy Brown
County Judge
Travis County, Texas


Minh Tran
Chair, Board of Directors
Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce


Event Sponsors

Support GAACC's advocacy efforts as a champion for the Asian business community - become a sponsor today! If you would like to secure your sponsorship, email Albert Tinay (albert.tinay@austinasianchamber.org).

SPONSORSHIP DECK




 

GAACC Corporate Sponsors & Partners

The generous support of these sponsors and partners allows GAACC to continue delivering programs to members and to the public with the mission of Serving Local while Thinking Global, and to support our members through advocacy, education, and connections. Learn more about our partners.


THANK YOU!



Headliners Club
221 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701 United States
Event Contact
Albert Tinay
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM) (CDT)
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If you are Asian or of Asian descent and live in Central Texas, complete our 5-minute survey by 5 pm on Monday, May 12th and enter our contest to win fantastic prizes like Austin FC tickets, GAACC memberships, or a new Apple iPad Pro. We’re adding new prizes to the contest all the time!

Prize winners will be drawn and notified on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Your survey responses will help us complete the next phase of the Central Texas Asian Impact Project, an initiative exploring the demographic and economic impact of our dynamic and talented Central Texas AAPI communities.