Ascend Engage

Ascend Engage 2025: July 28-30

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Orlando, FL

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!

For questions, please contact convention@ascendleadership.org.

Aspiring Executive Academy (AEA)

An exclusive program open to all API senior executives to develop and strengthen the skills needed for their next CXO role.

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Ascend’s Got Talent (AGT)

Our highly anticipated annual talent showcase, Ascend's Got Talent, brings cultural performances from members across the network to the Ascend Engage stage.

Highlights

Holistic and immersive experience for members, partners, and allies

Premier programming and networking opportunities across diverse industries and career levels
Top-tier business leaders and industry experts
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) eligible sessions
Powerful storytelling by AAPI leaders and allies as well as inspirational Ascend Talks

New & Enhanced Activations

Wellness Lounge offering a myriad of wellness, social and engaging activities
Ascend's Got Talent (AGT) showcasing talent from across Ascend.
API Futures Podcast - live broadcast!
Ascend Cares Spotlights
Chief Sustainability Officer Forum (By Invite)
Community Engagement Leader Forum (By Invite)
Group Mentoring
Celebration of Ascend Graduates (Ascend Executive Academy, Women of Ascend) and student scholars

FAQs

For full FAQs, please visit our 2024 event page.

What is Ascend Engage?

Ascend Engage is the new name for our biggest event of the year, formerly known as the Ascend Convention. We made the update in honor of our 20th anniversary, but it’s still the same inspiring, insightful blend of leadership programming, exclusive networking, wellness activities, and more. When deciding on the new name, we wanted something that reflected the energy of the event itself. Every year, we create a place where our network can truly connect, share stories and skills, and engage not only with each other but also with their own professional aspirations in a whole new way. This year’s event will be bigger than ever - we hope to see you there!