AAPI-LEAD: A Youth-Led Advocacy Conference
A conference designed by and for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth, AAPI-LEAD (or Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - Learn. Engage. Advocate. Dream) is an annual, multiday conference that is facilitated by CACF’s ASAP Youth Leaders.
Our StoryFirst launched in 2022, the four-day event consists of workshops and interactive sessions on topics designed by our ASAPers that cover topics that identity, data disaggregation, and other social issues facing young AAPI New Yorkers today.
In 2025, AAPI-LEAD expanded outside of New York City for the first time with the introduction of AAPI-LEAD Long Island. The three day conference was held at Adelphi University and drew students from across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
AAPI-LEAP Long Island
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2026 Conference
AAPI-LEAD’s 2026 conferences will open their application process in late May 2026.
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A relaxed, guided workshop where participants can explore various materials and mediums at their own pace. Perfect for creatives of all skill levels looking to reconnect with their craft—or try something entirely new.
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A relaxed, guided workshop where participants can explore various materials and mediums at their own pace. Perfect for creatives of all skill levels looking to reconnect with their craft—or try something entirely new.
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A relaxed, guided workshop where participants can explore various materials and mediums at their own pace. Perfect for creatives of all skill levels looking to reconnect with their craft—or try something entirely new.
Further Reading
2025 AAPI-LEAD Impact Report