ABOUT
The 2025 National ACE Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs and all small business leaders in the country.
Date: September 19, 2025
Location: New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
(1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036)
CONFERENCE HOTEL
Make the most of your conference experience by staying at the official conference hotel — the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square. Enjoy the convenience of being steps away from all the action, plus access to our exclusive room block rates. Book your stay today!
Secure Your Gala Table!
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating small business excellence at the National ACE Gala. Whether you're a corporation, community group, or nonprofit, this is your chance to host a table and be part of an inspiring night of connection, celebration, and impact.
Interested in purchasing a table? Reserve your spot now through Eventbrite.
Tables are limited. Don’t miss your chance to be in the room where it happens!
Meet Our Speakers
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Senator Stephen Chan
State of New York
17th District -
Assemblymember Lester Chang
New York State Assembly
49th District -
City Council Member Sandra Ung
New York City Council
20th District -
City Council Member Susan Zhuang
New York City Council
43rd District -
Yue-Sai Kan
Emmy-Winning Television Host & Producer
Bestselling Author -
Jonathan Sposato
Chairman & Co-Founder
Geekwire -
Dawn Lee Williamson
Chief Revenue Officer
Comcast Advertising -
Chiling Tong
President & CEO
National ACE -
Susan Jin Davis
Social Impact Officer
Al Roker Entertainment -
Bill Imada
Founder, Chairman, & Chief Connectivity Officer
IW Group, Inc. -
Garrett Gin
Senior Vice President, Local Marketing and Corporate Affairs Los Angeles
Bank of America -
Jimmy Ferguson
Owner/Operator
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Deriece Harrington
Director of Government Affairs and Corporate Citizenship
PepsiCo -
Diane Yu
Co-Founder & CEO
Tidal Wave -
Hoda Hawa
Public Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Sr. Manager
Google -
Don Cravins Jr.
President
Pinchback Group, LLC
What Leaders Are Saying
Hear directly from elected officials, special guests, and national leaders as they share their excitement and support for the 2025 National ACE Annual Conference.
Video remarks from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)
