Ascend Convention

2024 Convention: We Lead Together

July 29-31, 2024 | Bellagio Hotel | Las Vegas, NV

Our signature annual gathering, the Ascend Convention. Anchored by the theme of We Lead Together:

Discover the power of leading together and learn how to build a culture of collective leadership within our organizations and communities
Explore what leadership is, its significance and how we can be leaders at any level of our career
Learn tangible solutions to breakthrough leadership advancement challenges across career levels to achieve our full potential
Uncover our unique leadership style and learn how to become and develop holistic leaders for individual and collective good

For questions, please contact ncregistration@ascendleadership.org.

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.

Aspiring Executive Academy (AEA)

July 28-31, 2024 | Bellagio | Las Vegas, NV

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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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

Agenda & FAQs

For full agenda details and FAQs, please visit our event page.

- AEA (Separate registration required and by nomination)
- Registration
- Ascend Chapter Leadership Forum (By invite)
- Ascend After Dark
- Registration
- AEA (Separate registration required and by nomination)
- Welcome & Opening Plenary
- Concurrent Sessions
- AEA (Separate registration required and by nomination)
- Women of Ascend Networking Forum (By invite)
- Networking Reception
- Ascend Socials
- Ascend After Dark
- Registration
- Networking Breakfast
- Plenary
- AEA (Separate registration required and by nomination)
- In-House Counsel Roundtable (By invite)
- Concurrent Sessions
- Ascend Luncheon Featuring Ascend's Got Talent (AGT)
- ERG Executive Champions Forum (By invite)
- AEA (Separate registration required and by nomination)
- Plenary
- Ascend Executive Network (AEN) Forum (By invite)
- Ascend Socials
- Ascend After Dark
- Registration
- Networking Breakfast
- Plenary
- AEA (Separate registration required and by nomination)
- Concurrent Sessions
- Community & Social Impact Leaders Roundtable Discussion (By invite)
- Pan-Asian DEI Professional Forum (By invite)
- Chief Sustainability Officer Forum (By invite)
- Ascend Luncheon Featuring ERG Impact Awards
- Chief Diversity & Corporate Responsibility Officers (CDCRO) Forum (By invite)
- ERG Leaders Forum & Networking (By Invite)
- AEA (Separate registration required and by nomination)
- Closing Plenary
- President's Reception (By invite)
- Ascend Gratitude Dinner
- Ascend Socials
- Ascend After Dark