July 6, 2010 (San Francisco) -- The National Association of Asian American Professionals will hold its 24th Annual Convention and Diversity Career Fair in San Francisco, August 12 - 15, 2010.  The last day for NAAAP members and non-members to save $50 on Advance Registration is July 11.  Lowest lodging rates at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, the venue for the Convention also end on July 11.

The NAAAP Convention and Diversity Career Fair is the marquee event of the organization each year.  With 25 chapters and ventures across North America, NAAAP is the largest and fastest growing Asian professional association.  The 2010 Convention, aptly titled “Gateway to Leadership” is an outstanding opportunity for entry level to senior level Asians in all sectors.  Attendees can look forward to powerful speakers (CIA Director Leon Panetta, philanthropist Scott Oki, CNN new anchor Richard Lui, and celebrity NAAAP100 honorees) and insightful facilitators in professional tracks covering Innovation, Skills Building, Leadership, and Women in NAAAP.  Participants will also meet NAAAP's corporate sponsors and enjoy fantastic entertainment, networking, and the sheer beauty of the Bay Area.  The NAAAP100 honorees and Verizon Scholars, NAAAP Chapter and Venture of the Year will be recognized at the Saturday banquet. 

More than 45 exhibitors are anticipated at the co-located NAAAP Diversity Career Fair.  The career fair is open to the public with no registration fee and features recruiters from top sponsors including The Central Intelligence Agency, Aramark, Raytheon, Coca Cola, Comcast, Sodexo, and Wells Fargo, other public sector agencies, and small business.  Advance Registration is discounted through July 11; group rates at the Palace Hotel are available through July 11 as well.  Slots for corporate sponsors and exhibitors remain.  Details and updates are available at www.naaapconvention.org.  Follow us (“NAAAP”) on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.