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[Asia Society Southern California] Is This Esports' Moment

When
Wednesday, August 19, 2020

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (PDT)

Location
Webinar

Asia Society Southern California Presents:

"Is This Esport's Moment?"

A Special Live Video Webcast

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Wednesday, August 19, 2020
5:30PM Pacific Time
Facebook Live Link

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Two and a half billion people worldwide refer to themselves as “gamers.” Esports is bigger than ever around the world, but, like any other industry, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the game. Or did it? The number of people playing and watching video games has increased massively since the global lockdown began. Twitch has seen record engagement, increasing their audience size by a third in March alone, while Verizon reported an increase in gaming traffic during peak hours by 75%. And with the lack of professional sports, more people than ever before are turning to esports for their competitive fix. And for brands, the esports proposition is brighter than ever. The head of BMW Brand Experience Shows & Events recently said “In the long-term esports will be our biggest footprint,” adding that esports will eventually eclipse spending on sports such as motorsports and golf. “The younger generation, being born digital first, doesn’t really care about TV or traditional advertising. Esports is our tool to reach them.” So what does this all mean for the global industry?

Walter Wang Jr., Head of Operations at Team SoloMid (TSM) and an Advisory Board member of the Asia Society Southern California Center, will discuss with Emily Krol, Gaming Strategic Marketing Manager at Lenovo North America, the state of the industry today, how it is handling the global pandemic, and what they see for the future. Miles Yim, Communication Strategist at The Story Mob, will moderate.

Speakers:

Walter Wang Jr.
Head of Operations at TSM
Walter Wang Jr. began his career in esports creating and developing from the ground up the esports/gaming division at HTC. There he built a small and agile team that was able to quickly make an impact across the esports industry. Wang brought this valuable expertise in the gaming and esports ecosystem to TSM, first as an investor and consultant, and now Head of Operations.

Emily Krol
Gaming Strategic Marketing Manager at Lenovo North America

Emily Krol is the Gaming Strategic Marketing Manager for Lenovo North America, where she orchestrates creative and innovative end-to-end marketing strategies for Lenovo’s elite gaming PC brand, Lenovo Legion. Lenovo Legion is the exclusive PC sponsor of both TSM and Apex Legends Global Series, so her strategy is largely focused on esports and how marketing can bring awareness to the industry and help others find their passion for gaming. An avid gamer herself, Krol leverages her own experience as well as her Game and Interactive Media Design degree to develop campaigns that will resonate with gamers across the United States and Canada. She is passionate about utilizing her position to bring a female perspective to the typically male-dominated arena of esports and work to make the gaming world more inclusive and accessible to all.

Miles Yim
Communications Strategist at The Story Mob
Miles Yim, a former esports journalist for ESPN and The Washington Post, joined The Story Mob seeking to apply his years of insider expertise to broader industry initiatives. Beyond esports, his background includes eclectic stints in independent film finance, public radio production, traditional sports writing and equity options trading. Yim brings a keen editorial eye to every project, always emphasizing the importance of character and story in any successful campaign. In his more esoteric moments, Yim can be found rhapsodizing about gaming as a force for societal good and its potential to spearhead digital entertainment for decades to come.

For any questions for the speakers in this program please submit in advance to ask_ASSC@asiasociety.org. We hope you'll consider joining Asia Society Southern California as a member and contributing, both available on our website.

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[Webinar] Surviving to Thriving Mindsets in the Workplace and at Home Presented by Women's Leadership Counts

When
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
Location
Webinar

Japan America Society of Southern California &

Women's Leadership Counts

Present

"Activating Your Kaizen Mindset" Webinar Series

Webinar Presentation on Zoom

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

4:00-5:00PM (PST) / 8:00-9:00AM (JST)

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In this webinar hosted by the Women’s Leadership Counts co-chair, Aska Naito, we invite Executive Coach and International Coaching Federation LA Chapter President-Elect, John Volturo and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist and Owner of Meraki Fitness, Anna Stavaridis to discuss how leaders in organizations and households can thrive during these unprecedented times affecting all of us. Presentations will help curate empowering mindsets focusing on self-leadership both for the mind and body, and how to use them to navigate better at home and in the workplace. At the end of their presentation, there will be a Q&A and brief discussion touching upon current challenges surrounding parenthood one may face during the pandemic from our guest speakers.

Speakers

Anna Stavaridis, CCWS

Owner,

Meraki Fitness

Anna Stavaridis, CCWS, is a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist and owner of Meraki Fitness, a WBENC certified woman owned business. With 20 years in Executive Wealth Management, Anna transitioned to corporate wellness, working with FuelCycle, Hawke Media, Catalyst Recovery, Harrison Design, Serendipity Labs, Sunrise and Brookdale Senior Living. She helped transition wellness from onsite to remote work locations, bringing physical, mental, and financial health to leadership by building healthier teams. Holding a BA in Management and a California Life and Health Insurance Producer License, Anna also has certifications as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Nutrition Specialist.

John Volturo, ACC, MBA

Executive Coach,

Volturo Coaching

President-Elect,

International Coaching Federation LA Chapter

John Volturo is an Executive Coach and International Coaching Federation LA Chapter President-Elect. He served in executive management for 20 years, most recently as Chief Marketing Officer and Board Member at startups and for mid-size to large private and publicly traded companies. At IBM, Slack, Bertelsmann, Guthy-Renker, Spark Networks, HAVAS, Frontdoor, and Tony Robbins, John helps leaders upskill, align vision, overcome obstacles, and hire, train, and retain talent. He is a DEI advocate, speaker, panelist, lecturer, podcaster and soon-to-be author with an MBA and certifications in Energy Leadership™ and Conscious Business Coach.

Moderator

Aska Naito, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP

ICF Certified Leadership & Mindset Coach,

Aska Naito Coaching & Consulting

Aska Naito is the co-chair of WLC and is the host of this workshop. She is also a cross-cultural expert and ICF certified Leadership and Mindset Coach and combines her 20+ years of international business experiences and education to transform executives and professionals in the US and Japan through powerful mindset alignment and leadership development in Self-Leadership.

Program Details

Wednesday August 26, 2020
4:00-5:00PM (PDT)

This will be a virtual presentation offered through a webinar system.
Instructions on how to access this online program will be provided after your registration is complete.

Admission

Free

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[Webinar] Move the Needle on Gender Equity in the Workplace Featuring Jess Huang of McKinsey & Company

When
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
Location
Webinar

Japan America Society of Southern California &

Women's Leadership Counts

Present

"Activating Your Kaizen Mindset" Webinar Series

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Over five years of research, McKinsey and LeanIn.org’s Women in the Workplace report indicates more women have risen to the top levels of companies in the United States. Yet women continue to be underrepresented at every level. In the Asia Pacific region, the gender gap is even more pronounced. To change the numbers, companies need to focus on where the real problem is. We often talk about the 'glass ceiling' that prevents women from reaching senior leadership positions. In reality, the biggest obstacle that women face is much earlier in the pipeline, at the first step up to manager. Fixing this 'broken rung' is key to achieving parity. Jess Huang, an author of the report, will outline key findings and present concrete actions companies can take to move the needle.

Speaker

Jess Huang

Partner,

McKinsey & Company

Jess is a Partner in McKinsey’s Silicon Valley location and an author of Women in the Workplace, McKinsey’s annual research on gender equality in the United States in partnership with LeanIn.org and the Wall Street Journal. She helps executives in the retail, consumer-technology, and travel sectors boost company growth and drive commercial effectiveness, particularly by tapping value from customer analytics, loyalty and digital marketing. Jess is also a driving force behind McKinsey’s personalization-at-scale workshop, which brings together B2C leaders to discuss innovations in customer engagement, personalization, loyalty, and analytics.