Join us for The Journey to Board Membership.

Stepping into a board seat is a significant career milestone, yet the path to getting there is often shrouded in mystery. Is it about who you know, what you know, or simply being in the right place at the right time?

The Journey to Board Membership is an intimate, candid discussion designed for professionals curious about how board careers actually begin and evolve. Our panel of experienced directors will pull back the curtain on their personal trajectories, sharing the pivotal moments that opened doors and the hard-earned lessons they gathered along the way.

Key Discussion Points

• The First Step: How to position yourself for your first seat and what "board readiness" looks like in practice.

• The Reality Check: What seasoned directors wish they had known before their first meeting.

• The Sector Divide: Understanding the nuanced differences in expectations, governance, and impact between for-profit and nonprofit boards.

• Strategic Networking: How to build the visibility and relationships necessary to be "top of mind" for nominating committees.

Session Format

This session is built for engagement and practical takeaways. We will begin with a 45-minute moderated panel, followed by an interactive Q&A session where you can ask our speakers for direct advice on your own board aspirations.

Admission

• Members: $50

• Non-Members: $75
  
  

*AEN events are open to Senior Executives (within 3 levels of CEO) from Fortune 1000 firms. If you have a peer you would like to invite, please let us know.

Event Time Zone: Pacific

Please read the Ascend Terms of Registration and Participation carefully.