Join Ascend LA Metro for our 2026 Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) Conference!
Our premier regional leadership conference brings together professionals, students, executives, and community leaders for a day of learning, mentorship, and meaningful connection. Guided by this year's theme, Forward With Purpose, IAG empowers attendees to lead with intention, invest in others, and build relationships that create lasting impact across generations, industries, and communities.
Why participate?
Lead with purpose through inspiring keynotes, leadership workshops, and conversations that equip you to create meaningful impact.
Connect across generations by building authentic relationships with professionals, executives, students, and community leaders from diverse industries and career stages.
Pay it forward by mentoring emerging leaders, sharing your expertise, and strengthening a community committed to lifting others as they rise.
Agenda
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM | Opening Plenary: The Purpose Driven Leader
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM | Speed Networking #1
11:50 AM - 12:35 PM | A Healthier Tomorrow: Pan-Asian Health Equity and Burnout
12:40 PM - 1:55 PM | Lunch & Lunch Breakouts (1:15 PM)
Your Next Journey: The Art of Maximizing Your Travel Points
Hot Ones: Get to Know the LA Chapter Board
Profile Upgrade: Professional Headshots
Community in Action: Pack Essential Kits and Meet Local Changemakers
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Plenary: Future Proofing Your Career: AI and Human Centered Leadership
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Speed Networking #2
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Afternoon Breakout Sessions
The Balance Beam: Your Ambition Versus Your Well-Being
Influencing Your Future: Getting Others to Work with You
Effective Negotiation: Skills to Advocate and Achieve Your Goals
Breaking Ceilings: Tools Toward Promotion
Executive Presence: Communicate Like You’re on the Record
The ERGs of Tomorrow: How They Will Elevate You
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Mentorship Closing & Conference Closing Remarks
4:30 PM | Happy Hour, Networking, Mahjong, Karaoke
Admission
Students: $50
Members: $100
Non-Members: $125
Attire: Business Casual
Time Zone: Pacific
Please read the Ascend Terms of Registration and Participation carefully.
