Spend a full day with boundary-pushing creatives, producers, and industry leaders as they explore what it takes to thrive in today’s entertainment landscape.

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Join acclaimed actor, writer, director, and producer Randall Park for an intimate conversation about a career spanning more than 150 film and television credits. From his breakout role as Louis Huang on Fresh Off the Boat and fan-favorite appearances as Jimmy Woo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, to co-writing and starring in the hit Netflix film Always Be My Maybe, Park has become one of the most recognizable and versatile talents working today. He is also widely remembered as “Asian Jim” from one of The Office’s most iconic cold opens. This conversation will also explore the evolution of Asian male characters across his career, and how shifting representation in Hollywood has changed the kinds of stories, roles, and opportunities available to a new generation of performers.

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Step onto the purple carpet and into an evening charged with style, energy and connection. The Pre-ball reception is the perfect prelude to the EXNW Ball, where trail blazers gather to spark connection and creativity. Strike a pose on the purple carpet, enjoy a drink and immerse yourself in an atmosphere buzzing with possibility. This exclusive evening event is your chance to celebrate, mingle, and make memories.

The EXNW Ball is an evening of unwavering pride, bold excellence, and undeniable style. This signature tribute honours brilliant, racialized creatives - past, present, and rising whose visions continue to shape and transform tech, entertainment, and media.

Their impact is global. Their influence is lasting. Their legacy is the foundation for what comes next.

Last year’s impromptu slam poetry of “My Slanted Eyes” by Ins Choi, creator of KIM’S CONVENIENCE and EXNW2025 Global Connector Honouree brought the room to their feet to cheers and to tears! This is a “Can’t Miss" event! Expect a room alive with confidence, creativity, and cultural power. This is where presence matters, where our stories carry weight, and where the future is not imagined but embodied.

Step into the moment. Show up in your power. This is your night to witness and to be seen.

Tickets are limited and going quickly. If you want to be part of this moment, this is it.

Be there. Be Present.

This year, we proudly present the EXNW Global Connector Award to five groundbreaking racialized creatives whose work has transcended borders and sparked global impact. Their stories inspire, their reach empowers, and their presence redefines what’s possible.

Step onto the EXNW Purple Carpet and be swept up by the brilliance of the talent and elegant style of creators, changemakers, and cultural icons. With unforgettable performances, notable guests, and a room charged with next generation creative force, The EXNW Ball is more than a gathering. It is culture in motion, dressed in elegance and illuminated by possibility.

A tribute to legacy. A celebration of now. A signal of what is next. The EXNW Ball is where racialized stories take centre stage, communities converge, and the night belongs to those defining the future.