Convention Highlights

• Professional development programming and leadership talks for our student, professional and executive community

• Sessions geared towards providing practical advice on how to build individual and business resilience in face of adversity

• Celebration of resilient Asian heritage and immense contributions of AAPIs to business, society and the world

• Celebration of young Pan-Asian scholars who demonstrate academic excellence and contribute to the community in meaningful ways

• Allyship Forum on race relations to discuss how diverse communities can work through differences to achieve racial equity and equality in the workplace for all

• #AscendTogether Forum to #StopAsianHate showcasing resilient leaders from employee resource groups, allies and the broader community to raise awareness and share practical advice on how to combat ongoing anti-Asian violence and bias

• Executive forums on hot topics that are on top of mind for business executives and corporate directors across industries

• Ascend Impact Challenge with the goal to provide real-world solutions for small businesses on how they can increase their resilience to withstand, adapt, and thrive in the face of future shocks

• Networking opportunities through convention platform and social events that enable attendees from across the U.S., Canada and the world, to connect and learn from each other in an engaging virtual environment

• Activities focused on physical and mental wellness