The Ascend National Convention & Career Fair is the largest gathering of Pan-Asian business leaders and professionals in North America. 3,000+ top industry leaders, senior executives and professionals, along with MBAs and undergraduate students representing 250+ corporations and universities.

With the theme of Impact, the 2020 Ascend National Convention & Career Fair will be presented as a series of leadership and professional development programs during the months of August and September. This year’s convention will be held in partnership with the Ascend Los Angeles Metro (LA) and Orange County (OC) chapters who will co-host the event.

Ascend’s Impact Enabled by Unwavering Support from Our Partners

(#AscendTogether)

As we celebrate Ascend’s 15-year anniversary, we will reflect on the impact the organization has delivered for its members, partners and community, while also looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.

2020 – An Unprecedented Year

With this year’s unprecedented backdrop for businesses, individuals, and communities of color, the convention will be a forum for bold conversations and engagement ranging from holistic approaches to diversity, inclusion and advancement in the workplace to action-based initiatives to address anti-Asian sentiment fueled by the global pandemic and standing in solidarity against bias.

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Program Highlights

Featured speakers and panel discussions on leadership, diversity & inclusion, ally-ship, and other relevant topics
By Invitation programs such as Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), Forum, Ascend Executive Network (AEN) Forum, Pinnacle Roundtable
ERG/BRG Leaders Forum
Impact Challenge: Emerging from the Pandemic: Recovery & Reinvention for Asian and Other Small Businesses
Career Fair: Opportunity for candidates to connect and engage with employers in a virtual environment
Scholarship Awards Presentations: Featuring student scholars with support from family & friends, who exude academic excellence, demonstrate leadership potential and engage in community service
Relaxation Activity: Mindfulness Meditation
Bhangra Class: Fitness & Fun!