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

  • 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

  • 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)

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