Webinars

Join APA California Orange Section, Asian and Pacific Islander Interest Group, and the Vietnamese Heritage Museum for our Historic Symposium focused on the history and evolution of Little Saigon.  Since 1975, Little Saigon has played a defining role in shaping the cultural, economic, and urban landscape of Orange County.  This symposium will explore the planning history of Little Saigon and surrounding cities, the rise and influence of Vietnamese-owned businesses, local planning trends, and ongoing historic preservation efforts. 

Vietnamese Heritage Museum

13962 Seaboard Circle

Garden Grove, CA 92843

Friday, January 30, 2026

2pm - 4pm

$15  APA Members

$20  Non-members

$10  Students

Use this link to register. 

November 19, 2025

Creating Space for Asian American History Through Art

Speakers: Jasmine Chu, Ponnapa Parkkamakul. Dr. Hao Huang

A joint webinar with the APA Arts & Planning Division that presents a dynamic conversation with artists and cultural organizers on how creativity can preserve, honor, and celebrate the history of Asian American communities.

CM ##9321163 (1 CM credits)

May 28, 2025

Amplifying API Women in Planning

Speakers: Nancy Fong, FAICP, Simran Malhotra, AICP, Tippe Morlan, AICP

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a special edition of the Women and Planning Division's Coffee & Conversations focused on the experiences, leadership, and voices of API women in planning. The speakers will reflect on their journeys, challenges, and visions for a more inclusive profession.  This conversation offers a powerful opportunity to connect, learn, and uplift underrepresented perspectives. 

CM #9311839 (1 CM credits and 1 EQ credit)

February 12, 2025

Meet Our FAICP Planners Roundtable Webinar

Speakers: William Anderson, FAICP, Nancy Fong, FAICP, Hanson Hom, FAICP, Joseph Imamura, FAICP, Yu "Emily" Liu, FAICP, Hing Wong, FAICP

CM #9306215 (1.5 CM credits and 1 EQ credit)

October 23, 2024

Engagement & Empowerment of Asian Pacific Islander Communities (#4)

Japanese | Korean | Multicultural

Speakers: Pamela Yoshida, Inhe Choi, Kristelle Siarza Moon, Richard Perce

CM #9300045 (1.5 CM credits and 1 EQ credit)

June 6, 2024

Engagement & Empowerment of Asian Pacific Islander Communities (#3)

Chinese | Indian | Filipino

Speakers: John W. Chin, Barnali Ghosh, Ditas Yamane

CM #9293156 (1.5 CM credits and 1 EQ credit)

March 14, 2024

Engagement & Empowerment of Asian Pacific Islander Communities (#2)

Pacific Islander | Hawaiian

Speakers: Seumalu Elora Raymond, Jeanne Unemori Skog, Lika Smith

CM #9287067 (1.5 CM credits and 1 EQ credit)

February 28, 2024

Conversations with APIs in the Planning Field - Part 4: Non-Profit Sector

Speakers: Casey Bruno, Yi Shao, Roy Chan, Erika Gee, Chheng Sim Bun

CM #9286235  (1.5 CM credits)

January 24, 2024

Engagement & Empowerment of Asian Pacific Islander Communities (#1)

Cambodian | Hmong | Thai | Vietnamese

Speakers: Bien Doan, Sylvia Do, May yer Thao (pronounced “Mine-za”), Don Pin, Tina Vacharkulksemsuk

CM #9284190 (1.5 CM credits and 1 EQ credit)

September 6, 2023

Conversations with APIs in the Planning Field - Part 3: Academia

Speakers: Yingling Fan, Aujean Lee, Chanam Lee, Lois Takahashi

CM #9283141 (1.5 CM credits)  

February 22, 2023

Conversations with APIs in the Planning Field - Part 2: Private Sector

Speakers: William Anderson, Simran Malhotra, Anindita Mitra, Yuchen Ding

CM #9265282 (1.5 CM credits and 1 EQ credit)

November 9, 2022

Conversations with APIs in the Planning Field - Part 1: Public Sector

Speakers: Joyce Pan Huang, Shannon Tokumaru, Joseph Imamura, Hanson Hom

CM #9259870 (1.5 CM credits and 1 EQ credit)

May 25, 2022 

Addressing Gentrification and Displacement to Preserve AAPI Communities 

Speakers: Anjan Chaudhry, Jenny Chen, Edward Ng, Lindsay Slautterback

CM #9248254 (1.5 CM credits)

March 25, 2022 

AAPI Historical Perspective & Current Actions

Speakers: Honorable Norman Mineta, Manjusha Kulkarni

CM #9232374 (1 CM credit and 1 EQ credit)

December 9, 2021

API Interest Group Launch Event

Speakers: Leo R Asuncion, Chancee Martorell

CM #9226872 (1 CM credit)