Join Ascend Atlanta for our 2026 Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) Symposium!

Our signature event of the year is happening on November 11th—bringing together professionals and emerging talent for meaningful connections, skill development, thoughtful conversations, and practical insights.

Agenda

• 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: ERG/BRG Check-In (invite only)

• 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: ERG/BRG Lunch (invite only)

• 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: General Check-In

• 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Welcome

• 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM: Keynote | Leading Forward with Purpose—career choices, leadership, and impact

  • Timothy Wang | President & CEO, Endeavor Air

• 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Panel | Career Journeys Across Generations—career development, sponsorship, pivots, visibility, and navigating barriers

  • Manesh Lad (Moderator) | Senior Manager, Architect, PwC

  • Gina Omolon | CFO, Touchmark National Bank

  • Mark Zhang | AVP, Southeast Acquisitions, GID

  • Jayaram Nair | Partner, PwC

• 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Refreshment Break

• 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM: Fireside Chat | Purpose, Leadership, and Legacy

  • Peggy Lee | Asian Pacific Inclusion Network Lead, The Coca-Cola Company

  • Li Jacobson | VP, Digital Enablement NAOU Supply Chain & Customer Experience, The Coca-Cola Company

• 4:45 PM - 4:50 PM: Transition

• 4:50 PM - 5:30 PM: Highlight Session | Community Engagement in Action—Public Affairs and PACS perspectives on community impact, nonprofit engagement, and purposeful leadership

  • Kristel Silang (Moderator) | Business Development Lead, SUPCASE

  • Aparna Bhattacharyya | Executive Director, Raksha

  • Murtaza Khwaja | Executvie Director, Asian Americans Advancing Justice

  • Jane Rolen | Chair, OFW Georgia Foundation

• 5:30 PM - 5:40 PM: Closing Remarks

• 5:40 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking Reception

Admission

• Students: $25

• Members: $100

• Non-Members: $150
  

Time Zone: Eastern

Please read the Ascend Terms of Registration and Participation carefully.