• A-List Awards

    A-List Awards

    Our annual gala celebrates the exceptional contributions of leading executives, who are recognized for their professional achievements as well as the advancement of others in their industries or communities.

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  • API Futures Podcast

    API Futures Podcast: Episode 15

    Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi—who made history as the first Asian American to win the achievement—joins Golden State Warriors hype man Franco Finn for a conversation about resilience, legacy, and giving back. Kristi shares the dedication behind becoming an Olympian, what it felt like to win gold, and the surprising first meal she had after. She also dives into life after the Olympics, from founding Always Dream, a nonprofit dedicated to children's literacy, to winning Dancing with the Stars.

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  • Board Leadership Summit

    Board Leadership Summit

    Our exclusive gathering for corporate board directors from Fortune 1000 companies. This year, we engaged in discussions shaping the modern boardroom and connected with current and aspiring board directors, and leaders from our partner organizations.

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  • Ascend Engage

    Ascend Engage

    Formerly known as the Ascend Convention, our largest annual conference brings talented professionals together with community partners and allies for an inspiring, insightful blend of leadership programming, exclusive networking, wellness activities, and more. We hope to see you there!

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About Ascend

About Ascend

Ascend is a global network advancing professionals in the workplace and corporate boardrooms. It’s our mission to build community and ignite change by developing, elevating, and empowering the business leaders of tomorrow.

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Ascend Mental Health Report #3 Cover

New Report: API Mental Health at Work

Ascend has released the final in a 3-part series of reports spotlighting the state of API mental health and well-being within the workplace and beyond.

Upcoming Events

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Ascend Charlotte March Motivation
Mar 28
Ascend Charlotte March Motivation

Ascend Charlotte is hosting the March Motivation event.  This event starts at 6pm eastern on March 28th

Ascend Los Angeles: PDLP: Developing Your Personal Board of Directors
Apr 5
Ascend Los Angeles: PDLP: Developing Your Personal Board of Directors

Join us for the first 2025 session of Ascend Los Angeles Metro Chapter's PDLP, jointly hosted with Accenture’s APAERG.

 

Ascend Atlanta: Women in the Driver’s Seat, insight from leaders on steering your career
Apr 8
Ascend Atlanta: Women in the Driver’s Seat, insight from leaders on steering your career

Join us for Women's History Month

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    Companies

    Corporate memberships include Ascend perks for all U.S. based employees, plus the chance to receive customized insights and programming.

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    Board Directors

    Our invitation-only platform for current and aspiring board directors. Attend the Pinnacle Summit and targeted workshops to position yourself for future board service.

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    Executives

    Apply to join our network of senior executives and get access to networking and development opportunities to advance to the C-suite.

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    Professionals

    Attend Ascend Engage, find a mentor through Ascend Cafe, and grow your skills and accelerate your career through our leadership development programming.

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    Students

    Join one of our university chapters for access to career development opportunities and recruiting events developed with some of our partners at Fortune 1000 companies.