Location: New York Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036) Driving Business, Innovation & Impact
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
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.
Thursday | September 18, 2025 By Invitation Only
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Strategic Partner Meeting
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Networking Reception
Friday | September 19, 2025
8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration/Networking
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Expo Open
9:00 am - 9:45 am Welcome Remarks/Keynotes
9:45 am - 10:15 am Fireside Chat
10:35 am - 11:15 am
11:20 am - 12:00 pm
Breakout Sessions
Breakout 1: Unlocking the Secrets of Multi-Million Dollar Growth Breakout 2: The Power of AI: Shaping the Future of Small Business Efficiency
Breakout Sessions
Breakout 3: Pathways to Prosperity: A Workshop on Building Lasting Wealth Breakout 4: Exploring the Power of Digital Tools for Marketing Excellence
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm Women in Leadership Fireside Chat
Breakout Sessions
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm
Breakout 5: Empowering the Future: Innovating Workforce Development Breakout 6: Mastering Digital Tools for Everyday Success
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Networking
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cocktail Reception
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm National ACE Gala
Friday Morning | September 19, 2025
8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration/Networking
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Expo Open
9:00 am - 9:45 am Welcome Remarks/Keynotes
AI Fireside Chat
9:45 am - 10:15 am
10:35 am - 11:15 am
11:20 am - 12:00 pm
This fireside chat explores the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. Our experts will dive into the latest advancements, ethical considerations, and real-world applications of AI, offering insights on how this transformative technology is reshaping industries and everyday life.
Breakout Sessions
Breakout 1: Unlocking the Secrets of Multi-Million Dollar Growth
Hear from industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs as they share the strategies, insights, and key decisions that fueled their journey to multi-million dollar growth
Breakout 2: The Power of AI: Shaping the Future of Small Business Efficiency
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming small businesses, helping them streamline operations, enhance productivity, and drive innovation
Breakout Sessions
Breakout 3: Pathways to Prosperity: A Workshop on Building Lasting Wealth
Learn key financial principles, investment strategies, and wealth-building opportunities that empower individuals and businesses to thrive.
Breakout 4: Exploring the Power of Digital Tools for Marketing Excellence
From social media platforms to advanced analytics and automation tools, discover how to leverage the latest digital tools to elevate marketing strategies
*Schedule subject to change
Friday Afternoon | September 19, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm
Women in Leadership Fireside Chat
Join influential leaders as they share their personal journeys, challenges, and successes in overcoming workplace barriers This fireside chat will highlight the impact of diverse leadership, explore strategies for empowering women in leadership roles, and discuss the importance of fostering inclusive environments that drive success Get ready for an engaging conversation filled with valuable insights and practical advice for the next generation of leaders.
Breakout Sessions
Breakout 5: Empowering the Future: Innovating Workforce Development
Explore the evolving landscape of workforce development as industry experts will discuss best practices for training, reskilling, and upskilling employees, as well as the role of technology and education in shaping the future workforce
Breakout 6: Mastering Digital Tools for Everyday Success
Gain insights from this workshop designed to help you harness the full potential of digital tools to streamline your daily tasks and boost productivity.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
*Schedule subject to change
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