2021 National Convention Professional Conference

2021 National ConventionProfessional Conference

VirtualNov 3-5, 2021

JOIN US AT THE2021 SASE NATIONALCONVENTIONWe have transformed the SASE National Convention and STEM Career Fair into virtual events this Fall. The NC2021 Professional Conference will take place November 3-5 with six tracks of programming including over 50 livestreamed, fast-paced sessions. We’re excited to connect you to unique networking opportunities, interactive workshops with nationally recognized trainers, and panel discussions with content area experts from companies across the country. Join us at our keystone event where we pursue and celebrate our mission to unlock the leadership potential of Asian professionals.

Paraag MaddiwarDirector of Professional Programs

Khánh VũSASE CEO &Executive Director

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Asians are three timesunder-represented at executive levels

compared to entry levels in STEM careers.

SASE PRO is a strategic focus of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE). We seek to increase the business impact of Asian STEM professionals by helping to develop the leadership, cultural agility, and soft skills to unlock your full leadership potential.

“Most companies invest in leadership training. However, few have the expertise or scale to provide training for Asian professionals to achieve the required cultural adaptability. We envision SASE becoming a scaled hub

of expertise and programs to help companies and individuals unlock the leadership potential of the Asian STEM workforce.”

Dennis HirotsuSenior Executive Advisor for SASE Pro

Retired R&D VP at Procter & Gamble

3X

WHY GET INVOLVED WITH SASE PRO?

Unleashing the leadership potential of their Asian STEM employees;

Increasing Asian employee retention by developing a stronger sense of community and visible models for success;

Gaining an edge in Asian STEM workforce recruiting; and

Addressing the leadership diversity gap over time.

Participating in programming that strengthens their business and organizational impact;

Expanding their personal networks; and

Gaining exposure to and learning from Asian executive leaders.

Feedback from 2020 SASE National Conference Attendees

Companies will create competitive advantage by:

Individuals will transform by:

The training programs were very relevant to Asian professionals and the current business environment. I really enjoyed the keynotes and panel discussions from the senior executives, all of which were very inspiring and impactful. I’ve learned practical

ways to find my voice and how to amplify it. – Materials Engineer, bp

The virtual platform, session topics, keynotes, and emcee were excellent. This virtual conference enabled me to engage with folks in various professions and have meaningful conversations via chat or networking. I have walked away with very tangible takeaways and feel empowered to take further control of my career in IT and cybersecurity. I’m definitely going to find a way to participate in the SASE Conference next year. Thank you for

an excellent event.– Lead Technologist, Booz Allen Hamilton

The content that SASE offers at the National Convention is fundamental to my career trajectory. I’m not only able to learn and connect with other Asian American executives/industry professionals, but also able to become more self-aware and

immediately put into practice new behaviors.– Forecast Planner, Rolls-Royce

40-50+ Prosin attendance

2020 SASE PRO NATIONAL CONFERENCE RECAP

135+ Organizations Represented

30+ Pros

20+ Pros

10+ Pros

2020 SASE PRO NATIONAL CONFERENCE DIVERSITY

Industry Experience

Birthplace

Ethnic Diversity Spanning All Asian Subregions

Gender

51% 1st Generation (Foreign-born)

36% 2nd Generation (US-born)

10% 3rd / 4th Generation

Total Years in Industry

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5

10

15

20

25

30

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age

0-4

25%

5-9

19%

10-14

14%

15-19

14%

20+

28%

46% Female

54% Male

Indian Subcontinent

Greater China

Southeast Asia

Northeast Asia

23%

31%

17%

11%

The NC2021 Professional Conference uses SASE Pro’s Leadership Competency Framework to organize sessions across multiple tracks. This year’s conference will feature additional focus on the high-demand competencies of Leading Yourself for Growth and Leading Impactful Communications. Attendees will be able to design their own experiences – they may choose a particular track to follow for the entire event or move around from track to track according to specific sessions of interest.

6 Programming Tracks

20+ Top Professional Trainers

40+ Senior Executive Presenters

50+ Interactive Sessions

Conference Features

2021 NATIONAL CONVENTION

OVERVIEW


SCHEDULE

NOV 3

Opening Keynote

11:00 AM ET

Early Workshops

Late Workshops

12:10 PM ET 1:45 PM ET

Optional Networking

5:30 PM ET

Executive Panels

2:55 PM ET

Networking

4:00 PM ET

Achievement Awards

5:00 PM ET

WEDNESDAY

Early Workshops Late Workshops Executive Panels

Know Yourself to Lead Yourself – Understanding Your Leadership Voice

Jim Lee

Enhance Your Resilience with Energy Leadership Farah Bala

Stronger Together by the Sum of our Differences Van Lai-DuMone

Simple and Effective Ways to Become an Inspirational Leader

Harrison Monarth

Read the Room (and Look Like a Mind Reader) Rebecca Okamoto

Business Acumen 101 Dennis Hirotsu and Uday Sheth

Giving & Receiving Feedback Efficiently Calvin Chen

Effectively Communicating Through a Crisis Amit Chitre

Win Every Audience: Powerful Presentations Rebecca Okamoto

Finding Your Voice

Leadership Presence Skills I’ve Developed

Turning Around Difficult Relationships

Selling Technical Ideas to Business Leaders

Taking & Managing Risk

The SASE Convention exceeded my expectations due to the quality of topics and presenters. The high level of participation by senior executives enabled the attendees to get advice that could

be put into practice while navigating their leadership journey. - Arun Mukherjee, Raytheon Technologies

2020 Attendee, SASE National Convention Professional Track

I had originally planned to sit in on only three to four talks max over the three-day span, but instantly got hooked and stayed on

for the full, amazing three-day ride. I have no regrets!- Endy Lau, BAE Systems


Short Break12:00 PM ET


Long Break1:25 PM ET


SCHEDULE

NOV 4Welcome

11:00 AM ET

Early Workshops

KeynoteLeadership

Awards

11:15 AM ET 12:40 PM ET

Optional Networking

KeynoteSASEsalutes

Awards

5:30 PM ET5:00 PM ET

Late Workshops

1:45 PM ET

Networking

3:05 PM ET

Executive Panels

3:55 PM ET

THURSDAY



Early Workshops Late Workshops Executive Panels

The Reason of Being – Increase your Leadership Capacity

Nozomi Morgan

Mindfulness Jeanie Chang

Getting from No to Yes Calvin Chen

Resilience & Communication Through Improvisation

Avery Lee

Narration Optimization Vu Pham

Empathy is a Leadership Strength Payal Beri

Personal Branding Rajiv Satyal

Hacking the Corporate Game Together Nikhil Paul

Managing Up Anita Kishore

Resilience & Communication Through Improvisation Avery Lee

Look Like a Leader – How to Master Your Wardrobe Like a Boss

Samantha Shih

Allyship & Leading in the New Normal Norm Eng, Northrop Grumman

Leading Yourself in Virtual Times

Thinking Strategically

Building Productive Relationships

Influencing Others

Leading Teams in Troubled Times

Skills to Unlock Team Potential

The convention offers an excellent platform to connect AAPI professionals, leaders, and executives across industries. The leadership development program is specifically tailored for Asians and is accomplishing SASE Pro’s mission to unlock the leadership

potential of AAPI professionals.- Jie Yu, Shell



SCHEDULE

NOV 5Welcome

11:00 AM ET

Workshops Tech Talks

11:15 AM ET 12:50 PM ET

Optional Networking

4:25 PM ET

Networking

1:40 PM ET

Executive Talks

2:30 PM ET

Closing Ceremony

3:25 PM ET

FRIDAY

Workshops Tech Talks Executive Talks

S-Curves and Rubber Bands Mike Figliuolo

Allies & Adversaries, Activate! Vu Pham

Connecting Virtually & Authentically Beena Kavalam

Get Your Message Across in 20 Seconds or Less

Lily Tung Crystal

Safety First: Empowering Courageous Innovation

Leo Chan

Blockchain Oracle

AI for Communication Skills Varun Puri, Allen AI Institute

“Trust But Verify” – How to Improve Your Security Mindset

George Wang, Auth0/Okta

...Plus 2 More Topics Coming Soon

Managing Your Professional Reputation Nyle Miyamoto, Boeing

Aligning Your Career with Company Priorities Linh Nguyen, Avanade

Creating Inspiration Jennifer Guo, Chevron

Overcoming Unconscious Bias Sharon Feng, PPG



I attended the 2020 SASE Pro virtual conference for the first time and was pleased with the quality of content that was covered. I walked away with several unique leadership nuggets which I

apply in my day-to-day professional life.- Shruti Bahadur, Dow


The convention opened the door for me to connect with an instructor who is passionately willing to provide mentorship,

feedback, and guidance even beyond the convention.- Joan Wijatno, Burns & McDonnell



KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Jayshree SethCorporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate,

3M

Mike BarberChief Diversity Officer,

General Electric

Chief JoAnne S. BassChief Master Sgt. of the Air Force

Syed JafrySenior Vice President

Thermo Fisher Scientific


TRAINERS

Jim LeeB-SPOKE

Vu PhamAsian Upward

Leo ChanAbound Innovation

Autumn NorrisAbound Innovation

Anita KishoreAccess to Opportunity

Consulting

Farah BalaFARSIGHT

Krys DoctorB-SPOKE

Rebecca OkamotoEvoke

Payal BeriJeanie ChangYour Change Provider

Lily Tung Crystal


TRAINERS

Dennis HirotsuCosynthesis

Harrison MonarthGuruMaker

Calvin ChenLEAP

Nozomi MorganMichiki Morgan

Amit ChitreR3 Communications

Van Lai-DuMoneworksmART

Nikhil PaulWe R Human

Avery LeeStir Friday Night


TRAINERS

Rajiv Satyal Samantha Shih9Tailors

Uday ShethSheth Consulting Group

Mike FigliuolothoughtLEADERS

Beena KavalamPersonal Revolution

Coaching

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