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 WHAT: FORA.tv, the leading online destination for video programs from the world’s best conferences and events, today will broadcast the 2012 Asia Society Diversity Leadership Forum live at dlf2012.fora.tv. The forum examines key diversity issues in both the U.S. and Asia, and how cultural competency is a critical, foundational skill for innovation and growth. The event includes a U.S.-focused track that explores Asian Americans in the talent and consumer marketplace, as well as a Global Asian track that looks at how the competition for talent affects Asians and companies in Asia.

In addition to the plenaries and workshops that will explore various aspects of the Asian Pacific American (APA) workplace experience, Asia Society will also unveil the latest findings from its third annual Asian Pacific Americans Corporate Survey. The survey of employees from Fortune 500 and other large companies exclusively measures the corporate success of Asian Pacific Americans and explores how companies can create a supportive workplace that is conducive to growth of both their business and their employees’ leadership capabilities.

WHEN: Monday, June 11th from 8:30 am EDT to 6:00 pm EDT

WHERE: All forum tracks will be streamed live at FORA.tv at dlf2012.fora.tv. Following the live event, FORA.tv will offer the forum sessions as an on-demand program.

AGENDA OVERVIEW:
8:30 am EDT
Key Findings of the 2012 Asian Pacific Americans Corporate Survey and Welcome Remarks

9:00 am EDT
Opening Plenary: Shattering Stereotypes: What Top Asian Women Executives Are Doing Globally

10:45 am EDT
Local or Expats: Sourcing the Right Talent for Asia

10:45 am EDT
Capturing the Asian American Consumer

10:45 am EDT
Finding Sponsors and Building Relationship Capital: Challenges and Opportunities for Asian Professionals

2:15 pm EDT
Flexibility: Leveraging an Agile Workforce in the Global Marketplace

2:15 pm EDT
Understanding "Time in the U.S.A.": Understanding Asian Ethnic Identity

2:15 pm EDT
Perspectives from the Next Generation of Asian-American Professionals

4:00 pm EDT
Leadership in a Fast-Changing World
One-on-one with Starwood President & CEO Frits van Paasschen, moderated by Stephanie N. Mehta, Executive Editor, Fortune Magazine

4:30 pm EDT
Closing Plenary: Media, Marketing, and the Desirable Demo