NAAAP NY (National Association of Asian American Professionals, New York Chapter), in partnership with various corporate partners, is honored to present our annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event, AAPI Salon Night: Identity, Adaptability and Courage to Belong, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM EST at Bryant Park Loft in the heart of Manhattan.

This distinguished event commemorates AAPI Heritage Month by bringing together Asian professional networks across New York City to celbrate cultural heritage, leadership, and community. By uniting corporate and nonprofit organizations, as well as businesses, it fosters meaningful connections, promotes professional growth, and underscores the collective strength of our shared traditions & communities.

AAPI Salon Night: Identity, Adaptability and Courage to Belong

📅 Wednesday, May 20,2026

🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

📍 Location - Bryant Park Loft (15 W39th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018)

👔 Dress Code - Cocktail or Traditional Cultural Attire

🎤 AAPI Fireside Chat Speaker: Yoko Momonoi

Yoko Momonoi has over 20 years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry. Currently, Yoko leads the Biologics group in Global Regulatory Affairs at Takeda where she oversees the regulatory CMC strategy of biologics from early development, commercialization, and post- approval. Prior to joining Takeda, Yoko has held positions of increasing responsibility in process engineering, process development and regulatory CMC at Celgene, Novartis, and Genentech. She has worked in the US, Japan, and Singapore, and enjoys travelling.

Featured Programming:

• AAPI Fireside Chat: Yoko Momonoi - Senior Executive at Takeda
• Dinner Showcasing Traditional AAPI Fare
• Beverage Bar
• Cultural Performances
• NAAAP NY Scholarship & Project Grant Award Ceremony
• Silent Auctions for Products and Services from Local AAPI Businesses
• Tea tasting
• Henna Tattoo
• Heart of Dinner Bag Decorating
• Photobooth
  
  
  We invite you to be part of this inspiring evening as we celebrate the richness of AAPI heritage, foster deeper conversations, authentic storytelling, and meaningful connections within the AAPI community and its allies. Whether you're joining to network, support AAPI nonprofits and community initiatives, or enjoy cultural performances, the AAPI Salon Night promises a memorable experience. Tickets are limited and going quickly—reserve your spot today and join us in celebrating community, culture, and connection!