VANTAGE Fall 2026: Asian American Leadership Conference
About this Event
Hosted by the Wharton Asian American Association of MBAs (WAAAM), VANTAGE FALL 2026: Where Perspective Becomes Power is the MBA conference dedicated to AAPI identities. This one-day event brings together students, professionals, and leaders to address the critical opportunities facing our community.
From overcoming the "Bamboo Ceiling" to embracing cultural authenticity, we are here to amplify the voices of Asian American executives, entrepreneurs, and storytellers. Join us for meaningful dialogue and actionable strategies to build community and lead with impact.
Highlighted speakers include:
Anne Chow - Former CEO of AT&T Business
Bing Chen - Founder of Gold House
James Chen - CTO of Blueprint
Neal Jean - Co-founder & CEO of Beacons AI
Megha Garibaldi - CGO of the Atlantic
Hannah Zhang - Content Creator
Kiki Couchman - Co-Founder of Sourmilk
Shizu Okusa - Founder & CEO of Apothékary
Jerry Wu - Founder of Halluminate
Wootak Kim - former CEO and co-founder of SuperBonsai
Explore more of our conference programming here:
The Wharton Asian American Association of MBAs (WAAAM) provides a forum for celebrating all AAPI identities while supporting members professionally, academically, and socially at Wharton and beyond.
“Our mission is to prepare our members to become successful leaders and mentors who can drive impact in their workplace, communities, and beyond.”
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Check-In
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Opening Keynote
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel: Nonlinear Career Paths
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Panel: Founders
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Keynote
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 75.00
