Ascend Engage, our premier annual leadership development and networking conference, connects talented business professionals across the career lifecycle—offering your organization a powerful platform to elevate its brand, empower emerging leaders, and engage in high-impact learning and mentorship.

Ascend Engage

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3+

Jam-Packed
Days & Nights

250+

Companies Represented

2.5k+

Professional Attendees

100+

Hours of Curated
Programming

Conference Details

July 20-22, 2026

Bellagio Hotel | Las Vegas, NV

This year we celebrated 20 years of Ascend with the theme of Leading for Our Future. Forward-thinking professionals connected with community partners and allies for an inspiring blend of leadership insights, exclusive networking, wellness experiences, and strategies to shape the future of business and our communities. We hope to see you in Las Vegas next year!

Our breadth of programming combines opportunities for focused peer-to-peer interaction and broader cross-generational networking, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Premier Keynote Talks

Hear from industry leaders on relevant topics covering workplace issues, such as Mental Health, Allyship, Women’s Leadership, and Intersectionality.
Functional Learning Tracks

Connect with others at your career level in breakout sessions covering topics from leadership advancement to well-being and breaking barriers at work.
Interactive Mentoring Sessions

Early- to mid-career professionals have the opportunity to engage directly with senior leaders in roundtable discussions.
Exclusive Curated Forums

Intimate invite-only sessions designed for executives to engage with industry experts on cutting-edge topics.

Aspiring CXO Academy (ACA)

An exclusive program open to all senior executives to develop and strengthen the skills needed for their next CXO role.

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Ascend’s Got Talent (AGT)

Our highly anticipated annual talent showcase, Ascend's Got Talent, brings cultural performances from members across the network to the Ascend Engage stage.