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Deets: The 2026 Asia Game Changer Awards SoCal is the inaugural and annual marquee celebration of honorees organized by Asia Society Southern California (ASSC). ASSC brings forward the best of SoCal’s incomparable dynamism, creativity, innovation, grit, perseverance, and optimism to center stage. On Sunday, May 3, 2026, we will celebrate the extraordinary leaders, creatives, innovators, and changemakers who are at the forefront of building a hopeful future.

This year, we are proud to honor Takashi Murakami, the visionary artist who has redefined the boundaries between contemporary art and pop culture; Angel City Football Club (ACFC), the trailblazing National Women’s Soccer League team reshaping the business and impact of women’s sports; Ida Liu, CEO of HSBC Private Bank and a global finance leader advancing women’s leadership and opportunity; Beong-Soo Kim, the 13th President of the University of Southern California, whose career reflects a deep commitment to education, stewardship, and open discourse; and the Academy Award-winning Maggie Kang and KPop Demon Hunters, who have captivated a wide international audience, garnering a tremendous fanbase.

About Asia Game Changer Awards
The Asia Game Changer Awards, launched by the Asia Society in 2014, are designed to fill a vital gap, identifying and honoring true leaders who are making a positive contribution to the future of Asia. These awards are bestowed annually to individuals, organizations, and movements that have inspired, enlightened, and shown true leadership in areas that reflect Asia Society’s core pillars of policy and business, arts and culture, and education.

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is invite only.

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