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  • Ascend Engage

    Ascend Engage

    Formerly known as the Ascend Convention, our largest annual conference brings talented professionals together with community partners and allies for an inspiring, insightful blend of leadership programming, exclusive networking, wellness activities, and more. We hope to see you there!

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  • Annual Charity Golf Outing

    Join us on August 26th for our 7th annual Charity Golf Outing in West Nyack, NY to support the initiatives and work of the Ascend Foundation.

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  • Members In Career Transition

    Members In Career Transition (MIT)

    Navigating a career transition, re-entering the workforce, or impacted by recent layoffs?

    Experience the power of the Ascend network with bi-weekly virtual office hours designed to provide career insights, networking, and actionable support.

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  • API Futures Podcast

    API Futures Podcast

    API Futures focuses on connection: with each other, our work, and the world. This thirty-minute Q&A-style podcast spotlights today’s global leaders and changemakers as they share stories and strategies for navigating life in the corporate fast lane. Join us to learn more about how to overcome culturally-unique challenges, discuss the ever-changing nature of leadership, and explore ways we can lead our communities forward by leading together.

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About Ascend

Founded in 2005, Ascend is dedicated to helping talented professionals reach their full potential. Ascend provides robust leadership development programming, elevated networking experiences, unique mentorship opportunities, and more to support members at every career stage, from classroom to corner office.

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Spotlight

Ascend Mental Health Report #3 Cover

New Report: API Mental Health at Work

Ascend has released the final in a 3-part series of reports spotlighting the state of API mental health and well-being within the workplace and beyond.

Upcoming Events

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Ascend North Texas: Ready to explore the Next Wave of Technology?
Jun 18
Ascend North Texas: Ready to explore the Next Wave of Technology?

Ready to explore the Next Wave of Technology? - Registration Open!

Ascend Denver X CACEN Financial Fitness Sponsored by Edward Jones
Jun 18
Ascend Denver X CACEN Financial Fitness Sponsored by Edward Jones

Join us for an empowering session designed to help you take control of your financial future.

Ascend NorCal: Ascend June Inspiring Across Generations & Growth Program
Jun 20
Ascend NorCal: Ascend June Inspiring Across Generations & Growth Program

Join us at the Ascend NorCal June Inspiring Across Generations Conference—our only integrated event uniting the Growth Program, AEN, and IAG communities in one powerful day of leadership development.