AAPIP 35th Anniversary Conference

Join AAPIP in Chicago as we honor 35 years of seeding and cultivating long-term partnerships between Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities and institutional philanthropy! We are Rooted and Ready! Rooted in our decades-long commitment to racial solidarity, equity and justice. Ready to double down on our vision for a future where Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities are valued, engaged, and safe.

Especially during this critical time, we stand in relentless commitment to our vision of a just and equitable global community guided by abundance in practice, racial solidarity in action, ethnic diversity, multi-generational leadership, and centering those most impacted. We look forward to our time together to double down on this commitment.

Three ways to participate:

Register to attend:
- Members: $1000 (Please visit the member portal for the discount code. Not a member? Join here.)
- Nonmembers: $1350
Submit an RFP for sessions and co-create the conference with us!
Support the conference through Sponsorship.

Program Overview

Pre-conference meetings for AAPIP partners and allies kick-off the morning of Monday, May 19th. The conference officially starts with a welcome reception on the evening of Monday, May 19th and will culminate Wednesday evening, May 21st, with a joint 35th anniversary celebration with our sister organization, Native Americans in Philanthropy.

Mon, 5/19
10 AM – 3 PM: AAPIP chapter leadership retreat and Power in Practice cohort gathering.
5:30 – 7:30 PM: Welcome reception
Dine-arounds

Tues, 5/20
9:15 AM – 5 PM: Programming
5:30 – 6:30 PM: Partner receptions
6:30 – 8 PM: Dinner and awards ceremony
Karaoke, drag show, other local entertainment events

Wed 5/21
9 AM – 4 PM: Programming
6 PM – 8 PM: AAPIP & Native Americans in Philanthropy 35th anniversary joint birthday party

Venue Location: Swissotel Chicago, 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601. For your convenience, AAPIP has reserved a discounted block of rooms that are available to conference registrants. Click here to reserve your room.

Thank you to our Host Committee! Our 35th Anniversary Conference would not be possible without their partnership and dedication. Learn about them here.

FAQ

What is the conference schedule?

Mon, 5/19
10 AM – 3 PM: AAPIP chapter leadership retreat and Power in Practice cohort gathering.
5:30 – 7:30 PM: Welcome reception
Dine-arounds

Tues, 5/20
9:15 AM – 5 PM: Programming
5:30 – 6:30 PM: Partner receptions
6:30 – 8 PM: Dinner and awards ceremony
Karaoke, drag show, other local entertainment events

Wed 5/21
9 AM – 4 PM: Programming
6 PM – 8 PM: AAPIP & Native Americans in Philanthropy 35th anniversary joint birthday party

The detailed schedule will be available here and on the Whova App soon!

Where should I stay?

A discounted block of rooms has been reserved for conference participants at the Swissotel Chicago. Please reserve early to take advantage of this offer.

How can I sponsor the conference?

Thank you for your interest in supporting the conference. Our sponsorship kit can be found here, and you can also reach out to .

What is the refund policy for the conference?

Tickets purchased over 30 days prior to the event can be canceled for a full refund (minus processing fees) within 24 hours of purchase. Purchases within 30 days of the event are non-refundable. To cancel and receive a refund, if eligible, please notify us in writing at . Refunds, if applicable, will be based on the actual fees paid and returned to your original payment method within ninety days.

Is there a daily rate rather than a full conference rate?

We are not able to offer partial tickets options for the conference, we can only offer tickets for the full event.

Will this be livestreamed or available online?

There will be a virtual conference rate for virtual attendees. The virtual conference will feature plenaries and additional sessions that are TBD. Virtual tickets will be available to purchase when public registration opens on February 1.

Are there scholarships or discounted conference rates available?

We encourage philanthropic organizations and funding institutions to sponsor grantee partners and community leaders for their participation in the conference. There are also discounted tickets for speakers.

Here are the registration rates available:

Early Bird Registration through 1/31/2025 (for members only) $800
Registration beginning 2/1/2025 (for members) $1,000
Registration beginning 2/1/2025 (for non-members) $1,350
Virtual Registration (plenaries and a few select sessions that are TBD) $250

How do I transfer, upgrade, or downgrade by conference registration?

Tickets can be downgraded from in-person to virtual participation or vice versa 30 days prior to the event. Ticket transfers can also be made 30 days prior to the event. Please contact with specific questions or requests.

Can I access the early bird registration rate if I’m not an AAPIP member?

The early bird registration rate is only for members. If you are not a member and would like to become an AAPIP member, please visit https://aapip.org/membership/ to join. Once you are a member, you are able to register with the early bird rate.

What is AAPIP’s COVID-19 protocols?

Acknowledging COVID-19 is still with us four+ years after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, leading to heightened vulnerability for members of our community with disabilities and/or chronic illness, we strongly encourage participants, speakers, and vendors to take a rapid COVID-19 test prior to traveling or attending our programming. We will have tests and masks available at our registration table for those who request them.