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Past events
Highlights from recent AFA gatherings, webinars and programs.
🍻 BEER MEET UP — Asian Founders Alliance & FriendsPast
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM MDT – 10:00 PM MDT
In-person event
Sometimes the best conversations happen when nobody is holding a pitch deck. 😄 Join us for a casual evening of beers, conversations, new connections, and good…
AFA Partner Program – Summer 2025 Cohort (Draper University)Past
Mon, Jun 16, 2025 · 9:00 AM PDT – 5:00 PM PDT
In-person event
Five-week immersive pre-accelerator in Silicon Valley with Draper University, applications via AFA.
Coffee Meetup – Asian Founders & Friends (Web Summit Vancouver)Past
Tue, May 27, 2025 · 8:30 AM PDT – 10:30 AM PDT
In-person event
Casual coffee meetup for Asian founders, operators, and investors during Web Summit Vancouver.
Unlock SR&ED Tax Credits to Fuel Your Startup’s GrowthPast
Tue, Mar 18, 2025 · 12:00 PM PDT – 1:00 PM PDT
Online event
CRA-led session on Canada’s SR&ED program—how founders can claim R&D tax credits and refunds.
Business Tax Essentials for Start-Up Founders in OntarioPast
Wed, Feb 26, 2025 · 12:30 PM EST – 1:30 PM EST
Online event
Online webinar with CPA Lucas Le on Ontario tax obligations, deductions, and filing for early-stage founders.