Face the Unexpected: The Career Transitions Guide

​- Career Change, Immigration Challenges, and Planning for What's Next -

​Career transitions often arrive with little warning. Whether you're navigating a layoff, exploring a new direction, supporting a team through change, or simply thinking ahead, knowing how to respond can make all the difference.

​Join us for an afternoon of candid conversation with two experienced professionals who will share practical advice, personal experiences, and expert insights on navigating career transitions. From evaluating your next career move to understanding immigration considerations that may affect international professionals, this event is designed to help you make informed decisions during times of change.

​🌟 You'll leave with actionable insights, forward-thinking perspectives, meaningful connections, and tangible strategies to help navigate what's next. 🌟
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​📅 Event Details

​Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

​Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

​Location: Startup Island Taiwan Silicon Valley Hub
299 California Ave, Suite 300 Palo Alto, CA 94306

​Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided

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​👥 Who Should Attend?

​✓ Professionals experiencing or preparing for career transitions

​✓ Individuals considering a career change or pivot

​✓ International employees navigating visa and immigration concerns

​✓ Managers supporting teams through organizational change

​✓ Anyone looking to strengthen long-term career resilience and adaptability

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​🎤 Featured Speakers

​Ginger Tsun | Former Engineering Director, Apple

​Topic: Navigating Career Change with Confidence

​Drawing from her leadership experience in Silicon Valley and her work helping professionals navigate career transitions, Ginger will share practical strategies for preparing before change happens, managing uncertainty, evaluating opportunities, and maintaining confidence during pivotal career moments. She will also offer personal reflections and lessons learned from her own professional journey, providing attendees with a roadmap for building resilience and long-term career growth.

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​David Sheen | Silicon Valley Immigration Attorney

​Topic: Immigration Planning During Times of Career Change

​For international professionals, career transitions often come with additional immigration considerations. David will discuss common visa-related challenges that arise during layoffs, job changes, and career pivots, along with recent immigration developments that may impact international workers. Attendees will gain practical insights to help them navigate career decisions while protecting their long-term immigration options.

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​📋 Agenda

​2:15 PM – 2:30 PM

​Check-In & Registration

​2:30 PM – 2:40 PM

​Welcome Remarks & Group Photo

​2:40 PM – 3:30 PM

​Navigating Career Change with Confidence — Ginger Tsun

​3:30 PM – 3:40 PM

​Break & Refreshments

​3:40 PM – 4:30 PM

​Immigration Planning During Times of Career Change — David Sheen

​4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

​Networking

🚁 Flying Cars, AI, and the Future｜Inside the Future of Air Mobility

How AI, Aerospace Innovation, and Urban Air Mobility Are Shaping Tomorrow's World with Hsun Chao from Joby Aviation

What if flying cars become part of everyday life sooner than we think?

Join us for an exclusive Coffee Chat with Hsun Chao, AI Applied Research Scientist at Joby Aviation, one of Silicon Valley’s leading aerospace innovators developing electric air taxis and the future of urban air mobility.

In this session, Hsun will share how AI is transforming aerospace engineering, what it’s like to work at the forefront of the air mobility revolution, and how he navigated a career journey spanning aerospace engineering, data science, and AI.

Whether you're curious about aerospace startups, AI applications, emerging technologies, or future career opportunities, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

📅 June 11 (Thu) | 8:00–9:00 PM PT｜Zoom
🎤 Speaker’s Sharing (with Moderator Ti-Tai) + Audience Q&A
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