Ascend September Inspiring Across Generations and AEN Conference
Breaking Barriers at the Top: Lessons in Leadership, Innovation, and Resilience
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Event Details
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM PT (Networking 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM)
Venue: Santa Clara University 114 Franklin Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Admission:
IAG: Member: $150 I Non-Member: $200
Attire: Business Casual
Description
Join us at the Ascend NorCal September Inspiring Across Generations Conference at Santa Clara University—an energizing day focused on Breaking Barriers: Advancing Your Career and Leadership Path. Through engaging breakout sessions, an impactful AEN executive component, and intentional networking, participants will strengthen leadership capabilities, expand influence, and position themselves for long-term success. This is a unique opportunity for professionals at every stage to gain insights, skills, and connections that deliver lasting impact for themselves and their organizations.
Agenda
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM:
Registration, Networking, Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:40 PM:
Opening Plenary
1:40 PM - 2:45 PM:
Plenary Session
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM:
Afternoon Break
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM:
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM:
Closing Plenary
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM:
Networking / Happy Hour
7:00 PM
Conference Ends
Our Corporate Partners
Safety of our guests is paramount to Ascend. Attendees are responsible for monitoring their own condition and agree to comply with the safety, hygiene and CDC identified pandemic level communicable illnesses (including COVID-19) guidelines established by relevant health authorities. We request that attendees not attend an event should they test positive or if they experience COVID symptoms prior to the event.