Theme: iAscend
Join us for our signature annual gathering, the Ascend Convention, hosted by Ascend Austin Chapter. Anchored by the theme of iAscend, we will:
Celebrate success stories of Pan-Asian upward mobility and resilience
Explore barriers to advancement and unique advancement aspirations and journeys across career levels
Impart best practices for enabling Pan-Asian advancement in the workplace
Share tangible solutions for addressing the obstacles to achieve our full potential
Plus more!
Highlights
Inspiring Ascend Talks Featuring Thoughts Leaders and Business Executives
Thought Provoking AscendTogether Forums (Allyship, Mental Health)
Women of Ascend Leadership Symposium
CPE-Credit Eligible Sessions
ERG Impact Awards
ERG Leaders Forum
By Invitation Executive Forums
Health & Wellness Activities
What’s New at this Year’s Convention?
The convention will offer our staple signature programs, plus the following new installments:
Ascend Business Insights Series
Ascend Cares Showcases
Ascend Got Talent (AGT)
Ascend Executive Academy
iAscend Conversations & Stories
Agenda
Sunday, July 16, 2023
Registration
Ascend Chapters Leadership Forum (By Invite)
Monday, July 17, 2023
Registration
Ascend Welcome & Open Plenary
Break + iAscend Conversations
Breakout Sessions
Break + iAscend Conversations
Plenary
Networking Reception
Ascend Socials
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Registration
Networking Breakfast
Plenary
Break + iAscend Conversations
Breakouts Sessions
Leadership Luncheon
Break + iAscend Conversations
ERG Executive Champions Forum (By Invite)
Plenary
Ascend Socials
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Registration
Networking Breakfast
Plenary
Break + iAscend Conversations
Breakouts Sessions
Leadership Luncheon
Break: iAscend Conversations
Chief Diversity and Corporate Responsibility Officers (CDCRO) Forum (By Invite)
ERG Leaders Forum (By Invite)
Plenary
President's Reception (By Invite)
Gratitude Dinner
Ascend Socials
Travel & Lodging
Air Travel
Delta Meeting/Discount Code: NY28K
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Ascend
Please click here to book your flights online.
You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* on Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to meeting event code: NY28K.
Eligible airports: AUS
Eligible dates: July 12-23, 2023
*Please note there is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Lodging
Book your hotel room at the convention host hotel now. The group rate is subject to availability.
Fairmont Austin
101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
https://book.passkey.com/go/ASCEND2023
A towering icon within a vibrant Central Business District, Fairmont Austin is uniquely located amid the lush greenery of Palm Park and Waller Creek and directly connected to the Austin Convention Center. The 37-story luxury hotel features richly appointed guest rooms and suites with picturesque vistas of Lady Bird Lake, a dramatic cityscape and the State Capitol. Fairmont Austin guests indulge in exquisite dining, a pampering spa and state-of-the-art meeting facilities. Fairmont Austin engages guests with the city’s famed music scene, as well as the area’s celebrated cuisine and diverse artistic lifestyle.