Just like that, we are in FULL FESTIVAL MODE. (And if you missed karaoke last night, please ask about judge Ti-Hua Chang's Simon Cowell impression, "movement and thrills," and #PablosEyes.)

What did you think of Day 2? We want to hear all the pluses and deltas, all the roses, buds, and thorns. Let us know in the daily feedback form.

Wednesday, August 12 - Voter eligibility deadline (must activate or renew membership by this date) by 8 p.m. ET

Thursday, August 13 - Voting ends at 8 p.m. ET

Full elections information here.

Watch the judges' Top 5 entries of the 30th Anniversary Karaoke Competition and vote in the polls here to award the newly minted George Kiriyama Karaoke Award

(For a shorter highlight reel, check out this Twitter thread)

💡 FESTIVAL TIP: Do you want to host a group meeting at #AAJA20? The best times to do so are: Thursday between 11:30am - 1pm and Friday after 5pm. If you'd like to hold a group meeting on Pathable, you can have up to 32 participants and a time limit of 40 minutes. If your gathering will be larger or longer in duration, we recommend holding a separate Zoom meeting or other off-platform gathering.

Then learn about the work of (& opportunities with) our exhibitors at our Speed Showcase from 1-2:30pm. Today's features: CBS News, Tegna Inc., Vox Media, McClatchy, Wall Street Journal, Axios, Columbia University, Verizon Media, Sinclair Broadcast Group, and Time Magazine.

Close out the day with Reporting While Asian American: From 1600 Pennsylvania with Weijia Jiang, Seung Min Kim, David Nakamura, and Amna Nawaz.

System Game Yesterday's entertaining competition has proved this is not to be missed, as a spectator or participant. Stop by tonight through Thursday night.

Be sure to follow #AAJA20 on Twitter and hang out in the conference Hallway to find or start your own social gatherings with fellow participants.

This year, we're hosting two cook-alongs so that you and your whole family can whip up something delicious at home in togetherness with your #AAJAFamily. If you want to cook along, check out the ingredients lists to stock up your kitchen.

Women Do News Wiki Edit-a-thon Nominate a woman journalist for entry on Wikipedia and join fellow conference attendees today through Friday (2:30-4:30pm) to help edit or write entries, or just to hang out.

A Thousand Cuts Movie Premiere, Screening, and Talkback

Monday evening, you received the link to the A Thousand Cuts documentary in the email you used to register on Pathable. You have until Wednesday, August 12 at 6pm to watch it. Then, at 8pm, join Maria Ressa and filmmaker Ramona Diaz in conversation with Benjamin Pimentel to learn about the parallels between the Philippines and the United States, the importance of being a global citizen, and the role of social media and Silicon Valley in democracy.

Join in the photo competition this year with an entry on the theme "Coping With a Pandemic." Full competition details here. #AAJAPhoto

AAJA New York is hosting a hangout on Friday, August 14 at 7pm. All are welcome regardless of chapter affiliation. Please RSVP here to receive the Zoom link. (Are you hosting an #AAJA20 social gathering? DM us on Twitter @aaja so we can hype you in these daily convention updates!)

NBC Universal Power Hour: The 50% Initiative: JOCs in the Newsroom

Lawrence Yee (@lawryee) When a person of color applies for a management role, the feedback is "you're qualified, but" whereas non-POC hear "you're qualified, and" -- Yvette Miley, SVP MSNBC/NBC News #AAJA20

Anika Varty (@anikavarty) In an #AAJA2020 session this morning, @emilykwong1234 said "If you love something, you don't want it to hurt you" to remind us to practice self care and avoid burnout. I love that. What a helpful way to think about protecting our ability to do work that we truly care about.

Cody Kitaura (@codytoshiro) "The newsletter worked as a Rolodex in a way." — @delia_cai on building relationships through her newsletter. "You're asking them to subscribe to you as a person." #AAJA20 (Full thread here)

Marian Liu 柳家明 (@marianliu) I use the word ease instead of confidence. Don't need to have a big personality, need good rapport, genuine authenticity, comfort with who you are -- @sixfigurestart on leadership #AAJA20

Elana Zak (@elanazak) Attending the "Pro Tips for Moving into Management" panel at #AAJA20. Crucial point from @AshleyAlvarado: It's important to differentiate between leadership and management. You can be a leader without being a manager. (Full thread here.)

Niala Boodhoo (@NialaBoodhoo) Things I've already learned at #AAJA20: Social isolation (objective term that refers to networks people have) is different from loneliness (how people feel), in the AAPI Social Isolation/Coronavirus workshop. (Full thread here.)

We love all the selfies, desk set-ups, family, outfits (#AAJA20Chic), #PetsofAAJA20, screenshots, and slices of life we're seeing at #AAJA20. Thanks so much for sharing you. Here's a small selection of #AAJAFamily <3

💡 FESTIVAL TIP: Check out "The art of effective (virtual) networking" from the Lenfest Institute.

We're starting an #AAJA20 playlist to cultivate the collective mood of fest! Add your favs here.

Joining us for the first time today? Welcome! Check out this tipsheet on how to maximize your experience.

Virtual Welcome Bag Please enjoy these exclusive offers, freebies, and discounts from friends of AAJA during the festival. Find the Virtual Welcome Bag on your #AAJA20 menu bar.