Our annual gala celebrates the exceptional contributions of leading executives, who are recognized for their professional achievements as well as the advancement of others in their industries or communities.
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!
Our exclusive gathering for corporate board directors from Fortune 1000 companies. Engage in discussions shaping the modern boardroom and connect with current and aspiring board directors, and leaders from our partner organizations.
The Fairways for the Future Invitational is our annual golf benefit supporting the initiatives and work of the Ascend Foundation.
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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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Join Ascend OC to celebrate the Festival of Colors—RSVP here!
Join Ascend Austin in celebrating the Festival of Colors—RSVP today!
Join us for Ascend NorCal’s March IAG/AEN Conference centered around turning insight into action—RSVP here!
Join Ascend New England as we celebrate Women’s History Month with a screening of Love, Chinatown followed by a facilitated panel and networking—RSVP today!
Join Ascend Houston for a Financial Literacy Workshop hosted with Amegy Bank—RSVP here!
Join Ascend Denver for a facilitated March Book Club discussion of Maya Shankar’s “The Other Side of Change”—RSVP here!
Join Ascend Atlanta for breakfast and a candid conversation around “Visibility Without Burnout“—RSVP today!
Join Ascend Las Vegas for an unforgettable Sweet 16 watch party—RSVP here!
Join Ascend New Jersey and Al Goel for an interactive 60-minute session to learn practical storytelling techniques—RSVP today!
Join us for a session that will explore how senior executives are reimagining organizational design, leadership pipelines and workforce strategy for an AI-driven world.
*AEN events are open to Senior Executives (within 3 levels of CEO) from Fortune 1000 firms.
Join us as senior leaders and experts challenge the myth that vulnerability undermines authority.
*AEN events are open to Senior Executives (within 3 levels of CEO) from Fortune 1000 firms.
Join the Data and AI Affinity Group for an open, high-impact discussion on how leading organizations are accelerating their evolution and moving towards AI-native.
*AEN events are open to Senior Executives (within 3 levels of CEO) from Fortune 1000 firms.
Save the date for our 2026 AEN Leadership Summit—more information coming soon.
*AEN events are open to Senior Executives (within 3 levels of CEO) from Fortune 1000 firms.
Join the Ascend New England Team at the AAPI 5K as we walk/run for the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence—RSVP today!
Join Ascend New Jersey and Ascend Greater Philadelphia for our 2026 Regional BRG Summit—RSVP today!
Join the AEN Data Affinity Group for an open, high-impact discussion on how to strategically and responsibly move from AI experimentation to operationalized impact.
*AEN events are open to Senior Executives (within 3 levels of CEO) from Fortune 1000 firms.
