Ascend Pinnacle Board Leadership Summit
2024 Summit
March 15-17, 2024 | Yale Club | New York City
We are pleased to have hosted this year’s Board Leadership Summit in partnership with Deloitte – the largest gathering of Pan-Asian corporate board directors from across the nation.
Aspiring Directors Academy (ADA)
March 14-15, 2024 | Yale Club | New York City
An exclusive board-readiness program open to all API executives who hope to join a board within the next 1-3 years.
About the Summit
Board directors from large public and private companies receive an exclusive invitation to attend the Board Leadership Summit hosted by Ascend Pinnacle. This event allows current and aspiring board directors to be able to network with their peers, and discuss trending topics and key priorities for the modern board.
Our mission is to establish and nurture the network of Pan-Asian corporate board members who have a common interest of increasing diversity in boardrooms, mentoring the next generation of senior executives, and elevating awareness of Pan-Asian contributions in governance.
This event is by invitation only. If you are a Pan-Asian board director at a public or large private company, please reach out to pinnacle@ascendleadership.org to inquire about a membership and invitation.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. If your company is interested, please contact summit@ascendleadership.org.
2024 Partners
Summit Highlights
FAQ
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It is Ascend Pinnacle's gathering of Asian American experienced board directors. This premier event is by invitation only. If you are an experienced board director of a Fortune 1000 company, please contact our team at summit@ascendleadership.org for more information.
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The Yale Club of New York City
50 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017 -
20th Floor - Grand Ballroom
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The Board Leadership Summit is only for experienced Board Directors and is by invitation only.
The Aspiring Directors may only attend their dedicated workshop and activities. Please see planned events on the Aspiring Agenda.
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Friday, March 15th:
Aspiring Directors Academy
Saturday, March 16th:
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Ascend has a room block at select nearby hotels which is available to invited and registered attendees on a first come first serve basis. Please refer to the lodging details on your invitation and registration form.
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JFK | LGA | EWR
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Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Ascend.
Eligible Airports: JFK, LGA, EWR
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Valet Car Service
Daily 6:00 am – 12:00 am
$62 per vehicle per 24-hour period, valet garage located at 38 W 46th Street.
Payment by credit card only; Please pull up to the front entrance at 50 Vanderbilt.
Valet parking is encouraged; self-parking availability is limited.
Self-Parking
200 Park Avenue (MetLife Building)
$38 per vehicle per 10-hour period, $45 per vehicle per 24-hour period.
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Subway
Take the 4, 5, 6, 7 trains or Times Square Shuttle to Grand Central and exit on Vanderbilt Avenue.
Railroad
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Friday Reception + Dinner: Business or cocktail/ethnically inspired attire
Saturday: Business casual
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Attendance to the Summit is limited to registered experienced board directors only. Spouses of experienced board directors are invited to attend the Friday and Saturday reception and dinner. Please include your spouse in your registration for headcount and seating purposes.
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Please email summit@ascendleadership.org for more information.
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Please check with your hotel to confirm check-in and check-out times.
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Stay up to date on our program by downloading our app! You can access the agenda via your smartphone by downloading the “Ascend global leaders” app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play. Please make sure that your mobile phone is set to automatically update both the Time Zone and the Date/Time to prevent problems with the app. Open the app and select the 2024 Ascend Pinnacle Board Leadership Summit & ADA event.
Once the login screen appears, type in the email address and password that you used when you registered. If you do not remember your password, you can get help at Registration.
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Safety of our guests is paramount to Ascend. If you experience COVID symptoms or test positive, please do not attend the Summit. If you develop COVID symptoms at the Summit, we request that you isolate yourself and inform Ascend by emailing health@ascendleadership.org. We also encourage any attendee who tests positive to notify the front desk of the Four Seasons as they can assist with isolation needs at the hotel. Room extensions for quarantine will be honored if hotel inventory allows. Hand sanitizer will be available at the venue. We will continue to monitor the evolving nature of COVID and adjust the guidance accordingly. Hand sanitizer and masks will be available for those who wish to use them.
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