2026 Roots & Wings: Empowering Asian American Youth with the Power of Community, Sat, Sep 19th, 2026 @ 8:15 AM Accelevents

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

3:15 PM - 12:00 AM (GMT)

2026 Roots & Wings: Empowering Asian American Youth with the Power of Community

Celebration, Sharing, Learning and Convening conference, preparing our youth to be both culturally grounded and future-ready in a complex and vast changing world.

Our mission is to provide Asian American youth with the foundational strength and resilience needed to navigate modern challenges. By moving beyond the pressure of perfection and fostering authentic identity and mental wellness, we equip students to lead with genuine confidence.

Recognizing that "it takes a village," we have intentionally structured tailored learning tracks for parents and educators. This allows them to gain knowledge, share insights, and enhance their own ecosystem to foster a collaborative, supportive community. Together, we provide the next generation with the foundational resilience—the "roots"—to navigate their world and the confidence—the "wings"—to lead it.

The Three Pillars

Emotional Resilience: Moving from "Saving Face" to seeking support; building the "bounce back" muscle to handle rejection.
Identity & Representation: Connecting students with Asian American trailblazers to address the lack of diverse role models in media and curricula.
Intergenerational Dialogue: Fostering shared understanding among youth, parents, and educators around evolving ideas of success, wealth, emotional wellbeing, connectedness and purpose.

Our Audience and their Tailored Program Tracks

Youth: Pathfinder conversations and Life Skills Workshops include The Pivot (Redefining Failure), The Venture (Financial Security Mindset), and Your Voice (Authentic Branding).
Parents: Focus on advocacy, empathy, and navigating modern pressures.
Educators: Tangible ethnic studies pedagogy and tools for classroom inclusivity.

We intentionally bring youth, parents and educators together with trailblazers and role models to build opportunities for networking, support and conversations between communities.

Each constituent group will have their own dedicated learning tracks where they can be open and vulnerable as well as sessions where they come together to share and learn from each other - building opportunities to communicate, bond and connect with each other.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - (Before July 31, 2026)

First 60 Early Bird Youth Registrations will be eligible to receive two tickets to the San Francisco Giants vs Minnesota Twins game on September 21, 2026 at 6:45 pm@ Oracle Park, San Francisco.

Tickets will be distributed at the end of the symposium program. Recipients must be present to claim their tickets.

NOTE: Each registrant needs a unique email address to help us send personalized session reminders and manage breakout logic. This ensures your child’s specific agenda and waiting list spots are tracked correctly. Tip: You can use your own email with a " + " sign (like name+child@gmail.com) if they don't have their own account!

Interested in making a donation?

We are incredibly grateful for your support and look forward to welcoming you to this event. If you feel moved to do so, please consider making a voluntary donation to help us continue our work. Your contribution directly funds our community programs and ensures we can provide high quality resources to everyone we serve.

Every gift, regardless of the size, makes a meaningful impact and allows us to reach even more families this year. Thank you for being such a vital part of our mission and for helping us grow our community.

Youth participants under the age of 18 must complete the Parental or Guardian Consent Form to attend the Youth Symposium. Registrations without a completed Parental or Guardian Consent form will be considered invalid.

By registering for the Youth Symposium, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. The 1990 Institute reserves the right to ask any participant to leave in the event they do not follow these guidelines.

This symposium is offered free of charge to ensure broad access. As space is limited, please notify us promptly if you can no longer attend so we may offer your spot to others and adjust event planning accordingly.

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