2026 Conference

Alana Rich is a boundary-pushing dance-pop artist whose songwriting and vocal work has earned her recognition from the GRAMMY® Recording Academy and as the PNW Music Awards' 2025 Artist of the Year. As a second generation Filipina/Thai/Lao American woman carving her own lane, she uses her voice to explore identity and her visibility to champion representation through music that empowers, connects, and moves people.

Learn more at: Alanarich.com

Aland Tran is a Boston-born Vietnamese artist whose cinematic indie-pop blends nostalgia, intimacy, and modern production. Creating from a humble dorm room at UMass Amherst, he crafts emotionally driven soundscapes reminiscent of artists like Wave to Earth and Keshi, while carving out a distinct voice for Asian representation in the indie music landscape.

Learn more at: alandtran.com