Collegiate Events

South Central Regional Conference

"Fired Up: Fuel for Your Future"; an invitation to ignite your potential. It’s about sparking your ambition and providing the energy you need to achieve remarkable growth in every facet of your life. Whether you're advancing in your career, excelling academically, or striving for personal development, this conference is designed to fuel your journey toward success. 

For updates, contact scrc@saseconnect.org 

Northeast Regional Conference

Great movie stars are exceptional storytellers: they help us understand and connect with the beautiful stories that shape their characters’ identities. Building authentic connections with others is all about sharing your personal journey while gaining an understanding of the experiences that have shaped others. 

At the Northeast Regional Conference (NERC) 2025, we invite you to “Rise to your Stardom” by: 

Scripting Your Story: cultivate your self-discovery and growth.

Learning Your Lines: learn the process of developing professional skills.

Writing The Sequel: prepare for the first post-graduation chapter of your life. 

For updates, contact nerc@saseconnect.org 

West Regional Conference

This year’s West Regional Conference theme is “Blend Creativity, Drive Change”! Since 2010, the global rise of Asian media has fueled a powerful wave of cultural pride and affiliation. At our conference, we aim to extend this momentum of Asian creativity and innovation beyond the arts and into professional fields such as engineering, science, and technology. 

Join us for a day filled with professional networking, engaging workshops, and invaluable opportunities to connect with industry leaders. Make the most of your weekend by exploring the vibrant beauty and attractions Colorado has to offer. We can’t wait to see you there! 

For updates, contact wrc@saseconnect.org 

Storytelling for Success with Ryan Takemiya

This webinar is designed for undergraduate juniors and seniors, as well as early-career professionals (Years 1 & 2), who want to develop effective self-advocacy in the workplace.

Participants will gain:

-Essential workplace skills

-A strong foundation and framework for navigating collegiate leadership and workplace dynamics

-Practical exercises and tools to enhance communication and build stronger relationships

Southeast Regional Conference

This is an invitation to chart your path to success. This conference is about connecting the stars of your potential, linking each ambition to create a brighter future. Whether you're building your career, expanding your knowledge, or pursuing personal growth, join us as we craft a constellation of opportunities to guide your journey to excellence."  

The 2025 Southeast Regional Conference (SERC) will feature inspiring keynote speakers, targeted workshops, a dynamic career fair, and valuable networking sessions. With a focus on shaping future leaders and fostering innovation, this conference is the perfect platform for attendees to expand their horizons, connect with industry professionals, and chart their paths toward success.  

For updates, contact serc@saseconnect.org 

Midwest Regional Conference

The Midwest Regional Conference is an in-person, one-day event where over 200 aspiring and unique Asians, engineers, students, young adults, and more groups of attendees will gather to expand their professional, cultural, and networking opportunities via workshops, career fairs, and other professional interactions. Our goal is to facilitate an inspiring, engaging, and thoughtful space for Asians to tell their stories.  

The theme for this year’s conference is "steeped in connection!" We hope that participants will embrace the warmth and connection that tea symbolizes in Asian cultures. Just as tea brings people together, we hope this conference will foster meaningful conversations, ideas, and growth.

We aim to create an enriching experience that celebrates our heritage and nurtures both mind and spirit.

For updates, contact mwrc@saseconnect.org 

Science Week

Science Week is an opportunity to highlight scientists and build awareness of different scientific discoveries and careers in the SASE community.  

Volunteer Appreciation Week

National Convention and STEM Career Fair

The SASE National Convention stands as a beacon of opportunity, engagement, and collaboration, drawing together a vibrant community of API professionals, students, and industry leaders from across the nation. SASE is the largest API community with over 100 collegiate chapters, robust professional programming, and a powerful executive forum.

• Professional Conference - Designed to unlock the leadership potential of Asian Professionals via sessions focused on cultural agility and skill development, the SASE Pro Conference includes unique networking opportunities, interactive workshops with nationally recognized trainers, and panel discussions with content area experts from companies across the country. 

• Collegiate Conference - Workshops, panels, and networking events designed specifically for the Collegiate attendee, there are opportunities to connect with other attendees and top employers

• STEM Career Fair - SASE hosts the largest Asian STEM career fair in the U.S. 

• SASEhack - a hybrid hackathon that is open to teams of undergraduate students who collaborate on creating innovative solutions for real-world challenges

For updates, contact convention@saseconnect.org 

Spirit Week