Ascend Convention

2025 Convention: July 28-30

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Orlando, FL

Our signature annual conference brings together Pan-Asian business and community leaders and allies for 3+ days of premier programming plus networking opportunities across diverse industries and career levels. This holistic and immersive experience for Ascend members and partners includes workshops guided by top-tier business leaders, thought-provoking forums, as well as health and wellness activities.

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 Convention 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