2026 ACELebration Gala & Mentorship Graduation (Phoenix, AZ)
Schedule
Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
The Renaissance Hotel - Down Town Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ
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Celebrate AAPI Leadership, Excellence, and Community!Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 ACELebration Gala, featuring keynote speaker Kenneth Wong. This elegant evening will honor the achievements of our mentorship program graduates and recognize leaders making a lasting impact in our community. Guests will enjoy award presentations, live performances, and a vibrant evening of great food, entertainment, and meaningful networking.
Be part of this special night as we also induct the 2026 Leadership Team and celebrate the spirit of unity, leadership, and empowerment that defines ACEL.
Event Details
Date & Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026
5:00 p.m. – Registration, Silent Auction & General Reception
7:00 p.m.– Dinner Program
Event concludes at 9 PM
Location: Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 100 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
About Our Speaker: Kenneth Wong, a second-generation Chinese American from Philadelphia, is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, civic leader, and innovator. He served on President George W. Bush’s White House Initiative for Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, focusing on economic development, and later chaired Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Commission for Asian American Affairs. From 2017 to 2025, he was appointed Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army – Pennsylvania East, providing strategic guidance and community outreach. Ken currently serves on multiple boards, including USA Badminton and the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. As an entrepreneur, he is founder and CEO of CIG Asia, Ltd., a national insurance brokerage, NavPac Advisors, LLC, a U.S.–Asia business consulting firm, and co-founder of Katharos Holdings – USA, advancing environmentally friendly battery storage technology. Ken resides in Philadelphia, is a former varsity athlete at Penn State University, and is the proud father of two adult daughters.
Champion of Community Collaboration Awards
As part of the 2026 ACELebration Gala, we are honored to recognize the recipients of the 2026 ACEL Champion of Community Collaboration Awards. This award celebrates outstanding partners whose commitment to collaboration and shared leadership has strengthened our mission and expanded opportunities for professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders across our communities.
2026 Honorees:
GEN Digital
Tempe Envision Center
AVNET
Ernst & Young (EY)
Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Arizona (PACCA)
Together, these organizations exemplify the power of collective impact and the meaningful progress that is possible when leaders work across sectors to uplift our community.
ACELebration Gala Digital Program (Coming Soon)
Ticket Prices
ACEL Member: $210.00 (Early Bird until 1/8/2026)
Non-Member: $250.00 (Early Bird until 1/8/2026)
General Admission: $275.00
Corporate Table of 8: $2,750.00
Priority Corporate Table of 8: $3,750.00 (Priority seating, gifts, and includes company recognition and logo in the program)
Please note: PayPal will charge a 5% merchant fee.
All registrations must be purchased online with a credit or debit card. Upon ticket purchase, you will receive a confirmation email from [email protected]. An email confirming your registration and payment will be sent to the same address. Please ensure that your email address is correct when registering.
Attire: Business professional/Semi-formal.
All purchases are non-refundable. Payments must be received by 4 p.m. on January 21, 2026, to guarantee your seat.
Corporate Sponsorship opportunities are available.
For more information, please inquire at [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
The Renaissance Hotel - Down Town Phoenix, 30 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2481, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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