Ascend Convention
2024 Convention: We Lead Together
July 29-31, 2024 | Bellagio Hotel | Las Vegas, NV
Join us for our signature annual gathering, the Ascend Convention. Anchored by the theme of We Lead Together, we will:
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 convention@ascendleadership.org.
Ascend’s Got Talent (AGT) applications are now open! Apply here.
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.
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. Applications are now open, apply here.
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 2024
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AEA
Registration
Ascend Chapter Leadership Forum (By Invite)
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Registration
AEA
Welcome & Opening Plenary
Concurrent Sessions
Women of Ascend Networking Forum (By Invite)
Networking Reception
Ascend Socials
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Registration
Networking Breakfast
Plenaries (2)
AEA
Concurrent Sessions
Ascend Luncheon Featuring Ascend's Got Talent (AGT)
ERG Executive Champions Forum (By Invite)
Ascend Executive Network (AEN) Forum
Ascend Socials
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Registration
Networking Breakfast
Plenaries (2)
AEA
Concurrent Sessions
Pan-Asian DEI Professional Forum (By Invite)
Ascend Luncheon Featuring ERG Impact Awards
Chief Diversity & Corporate Responsibility Officers (CDCRO) Forum (By Invite)
ERG Leaders Forum & Networking (By Invite)
Closing Plenary
President's Reception (By Invite)
Ascend Gratitude Dinner
Ascend Socials
Travel
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Ascend.
Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY2EK.
*Please note there is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number.
Eligible Dates: 7/22/2024 - 8/6/2024
Eligible Airport: LAS
Lodging
Bellagio Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV
Please click here to book your rooms.
2023 Convention Partners
Accenture
AIG
Altria
Alix Partners
Astra Zeneca
Bank of America
Baker Tilly
BDO
Boeing
Bristol Myers Squibb
Comcast NBC Universal
Crowe
Deloitte
DOW
Edward Jones
Electronic Arts
Elevance Health
Experian
EY
Fidelity
Forvis
Grant Thornton
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hilton
KPMG
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Linde
Mars
McDonalds
McKesson
Mercedes
Merck
MGM Resorts
Microsoft
Moss Adams
Nationwide
Organon
Pfizer
Protiviti
Prudential
PWC
Robert Half
Shell
Synchrony
The Coca-Cola Company
The Walt Disney Company
Toyota
Travelers
United Health Group
Wells Fargo
Workday
For more information about becoming a sponsor, reach out to bd@ascendleadership.org.
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