About Us
Our Story
The Asia Business Conference is the longest-running student-organized conference held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Every year, the conference connects business executives and thought leaders from Asia with aspiring students and local professionals to generate discourse on the business landscapes in Asia.
Preston Soisaleumsack
Conference Co-President
Hometown: Novi, MI
Major: Economics '27
Favorite thing about Asia: Hospitality and warmth
Fun Fact: I love Dance Dance Revolution
Tina Han
Panel Co-President
Hometown: Beijing, China
Major: Biology '28
Favorite thing about Asia: Drinking age is 18
Fun Fact: I play 5 instruments
Panel Team
The Panel Team invites speakers from Asian and multinational companies, shapes discussion topics for their panels, and serves as the main point of contact for speakers. They also coordinate logistics and marketing details to ensure panels run smoothly during the conference.
Conference Team
The Operations Team coordinates all logistics to ensure the conference runs smoothly. This includes managing catering, setup and cleanup, accommodations, room reservations, audio-visual services, transportation, and more.
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Danielle Chu
Marketing Co-Director
Hometown: Shanghai & Taipei
Major: Economics '29
Favorite thing about Asia: Food delivery at lightning speed
Fun Fact: I speak Arabic
Khaliun Janchiv
Finance Vice President
Hometown: UB, Mongolia
Major: Economics & Statistics '28
Favorite thing about Asia: Culture
Fun Fact: I can ride horses and motorcycles
Anirudh Sriram
Hedge Fund Director
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Ethan Wang
Marketing Co-Director
Hometown: The Woodlands, TX
Major: BBA '29
Favorite thing about Asia: The walkability and amount of 7-11s
Fun Fact: I got lost in downtown Chicago at 4 AM
Khanh Nguyen
Corporate Relations Director
Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA
Major: BBA '28
Favorite thing about Asia: Lash lifts
Fun Fact: I golf
Tommy Lu
Operations Vice President
Hometown: NYC, Beijing
Major: BBA 29'
Favorite thing about Asia: The Food
Fun Fact: I started skiing when I was 5
Avy Wang
Finance Panel Vice President
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Nhi Tran
Venture Capital Director
Hometown: Hanoi, Vietnam
Major: Economics & Psychology '29
Favorite thing about Asia: Beach vacations, stunning scenery, and endless vibes without breaking the bank
Fun Fact: I've been to 20 countries