Programs
Summary
SASE Pro delivers a variety of in-person and virtual programs throughout the year to support Asian ERGs and Asian professionals of all skill levels and backgrounds to unlock their leadership potential.
Current programming includes:
More information about each of these activities can be found below or on their page.
Please contact us at pro@saseconnect.org to learn more information.
Conferences
In-Person National Conference
Estimated Time of Year: Fall, October
The SASE Professional National Conference is part of SASE’s annual National Convention. Professional attendees enjoy a dynamic experience featuring in-depth leadership training sessions, topic-based workshops, and senior executive panels.
In 2024, SASE welcomed over 1100 Asian professionals from 90+ organizations to Boston, MA for the National Conference.
Highlights included:
9-10 Concurrent Programming Tracks
50+ Interactive Sessions
20+ Asian-Heritage Professional Trainers
100+ Asian-Heritage Senior Executives
Women's Leadership Conference
Estimated Time of Year: Spring, April
Asian women in particular face a double-paned glass ceiling when it comes to career advancement. To help address these issues, SASE Pro hosts annual Women's Leadership Conferences catered specifically towards Asian women professionals.
The 2025 program is built on the foundation of our highly successful annual events since 2021, with a one-day virtual experience built to accommodate multiple time zones. Our virtual focus circles encourage meaningful conversations and build community through networking.
Asian Women in Tech Conference
Estimated Time of Year: Summer
In 2024, SASE Professional is holding the first Asian Women in Tech Conference in San Jose, California. With the increasing demand for technical skills in artificial intelligence, data science, and other fields of technology, feedback from Women's Leadership Conference participants led to the creation of this pilot conference. Keynotes and women-led workshops will include speakers that have backgrounds in technology and trainers working with companies that are focused on the development of technology.
Additional Programs
Webinar
SASE Pro hosts free monthly webinars with coaches and leaders. Topics encourage growth of Asian professionals and ERG leaders. Webinars are sponsored by a SASE partnered organization.
Pro Awards
SASE Pro celebrates the successes of Asian STEM professionals through leadership, achievement, and military service awards. Candidates are nominated annually by a SASE partnered organization. Awardees are honored annually at the SASE National Convention.
Newsletter
SASE Pro distributes a quarterly newsletter to share reminders about upcoming events and informational content that may be relevant to Asian professionals.
ERG Network
SASE Pro leadership actively meet with ERG leaders from organizations of all sizes to grow our community of Asian professionals across industries. ERG leaders have active input into SASE Pro programs. SASE Pro provides resources for ERG growth and opportunities for leadership development.
Contact pro@saseconnect.org to get connected!