NAAAP Vancouver Next Gen is the emerging Vancouver chapter of the “National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP),” and this event marks its soft launch. Founded in New York City in 1982, NAAAP has grown into one of North America’s most established pan-Asian professional networks, spanning roughly 30 chapters, several thousand active members, and a wider community reach of more than 20,000 professionals. Through leadership development, career advancement, and community engagement, it continues to foster connection across industries and generations across a growing chapter network in the United States and Canada.