In addition to the official conference, we have organized a number of other programs that we hope you will join to get to know your fellow Asian educators and make the most of your time in DC!​
Pre-conference activities: 
  • DC Trolley Tour (Pre-paid), Friday, 2 pm-5 pm. 
  • Friday Happy Hour at Sushiko 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Friday - April 20th


​DC Trolley Tour


​Happy Hour @ Sushiko

  • Following the Trolley Tour, please join your fellow AsEA Conference participants as well as local APIDA educators for happy hour at Sushiko in neighboring Friendship Heights.
  • Drink and food tickets will be provided for those who purchased this option. A cash bar is available as well.
  • From GDS, one can either walk (approximately 20 minutes) to Sushiko or take the Metro to the Friendship Heights station (one stop from Tenleytown on trains heading toward Shady Grove) and walk one block north. Sushiko is in a plaza next to Clyde’s, where paid parking is available.​
Sushiko:  5455 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815  ​

Saturday - April 6th


​             ​​Happy Hour @ Maggiano’s of Chevy Chase ​​
  • We selected this venue in mindful alignment with this year’s AsEA conference theme of Mobilizing for Equity. Nearly two years ago, Maggiano’s inadvertently hosted a white nationalist dinner that became infamous with the tweeting of a photo of Asian American reality star Tila Tequila giving the Nazi salute. With the goal of social activism, our intention is to engage with Maggiano’s to repair the damage done to our community, build Asian American solidarity and pride, and make this neighborhood feel more inclusive and welcoming for Asian Americans and all people of color. We want to reclaim our positive presence both locally as well as on social media, so don’t forget your phones!
Maggiano’s: 5333 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015