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Career development, exceptional networking, and more. Become a member today!

Ascend Engage

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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Board Leadership Summit

Our exclusive gathering for corporate board directors from Fortune 1000 companies. Engage in discussions shaping the modern boardroom and connect with current and aspiring board directors, and leaders from our partner organizations.

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Members In Career Transition (MIT)

Navigating a career transition, re-entering the workforce, or impacted by recent layoffs?
Experience the power of the Ascend network with bi-weekly virtual office hours designed to provide career insights, networking, and actionable support.

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API Futures Podcast

API Futures focuses on connection: with each other, our work, and the world. This thirty-minute Q&A-style podcast spotlights today’s global leaders and changemakers as they share stories and strategies for navigating life in the corporate fast lane. Join us to learn more about how to overcome culturally-unique challenges, discuss the ever-changing nature of leadership, and explore ways we can lead our communities forward by leading together.

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A-List Awards

The Ascend Foundation’s premier fundraising gala recognizes today’s leading executives, who advance their industries, uplift others, and drive meaningful change in their communities.

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About Ascend

Founded in 2005, Ascend is dedicated to helping talented professionals reach their full potential. Ascend provides robust leadership development programming, elevated networking experiences, unique mentorship opportunities, and more to support members at every career stage, from classroom to corner office.

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20

Years of
Impact

65+

Chapters Across
North America

10k+

Hours of
Annual Programming

100k+

Network
Reach

Our Partners

Ascend is supported by our sponsors and allies across the Fortune 1000.

Spotlight: Latest Report

2025 Impact Report

For over 20 years, Ascend has shaped the future, transforming talent, workplaces, and the communities we live in. With such a milestone, it felt fitting to take a moment to reflect on the impact we’ve had in those two decades. What we’ve built is truly unique. It’s not just a network. It’s not just leadership programming. It’s not just community service. We’re a welcoming space for individuals and companies to come together to co-create, to ideate, to experience the joy of both receiving and giving back, to become the best version of themselves. Together, we’re creating not only stronger and more inclusive workplaces, we’re creating a stronger, more inclusive world.

To learn more about what we offer and what we’ve accomplished, we invite you to read our report.

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