Ascend NorCal

08/25/2026

Ex*****on gets results—but visibility turns results into leadership. If people only see what you deliver, they may miss the leader you are becoming.

In our August Community Spotlight, bestselling author Jia Jiang challenges us to:

🎤 Make a habit of speaking
💡 Make our thinking visible
🤝 Build relationships in ways we can sustain
🔥 Get uncomfortable through the things we like

On September 18, Jia will join Ascend Northern California at Santa Clara University as the opening plenary speaker for our IAG/AEN Conference.

Space is limited. Read the full Spotlight and register through the link in our bio.

Send this to someone whose leadership deserves to be seen.

08/05/2026

07/09/2026

12/18/2025

We are bringing Lunar New Year back in 2026.

Join Ascend NorCal for an elevated celebration of leadership, culture, and community at Harborview Restaurant in San Francisco.

February 2026. Save the date.

10/25/2025

Ascend November
Inspiring Across Generations and AEN Conference
Reflections & Resolutions: Leading at Every Level

Friday, November 14: Join us at the Ascend NorCal November Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) Conference at Visa—the capstone event of 2025! With the theme Reflections & Resolutions: Leading at Every Level, this energizing day will bring professionals together to reflect on leadership journeys, celebrate growth, and set strategic intentions for 2026.

Through dynamic breakout sessions, impactful AEN executive insights, and intentional networking, participants will strengthen leadership capabilities, expand influence, and position themselves and their organizations for long-term success.

Explore all the details at: https://www.ascendnorcal.org/iag-aen-conference-nov and sign up now.

08/18/2025

Ascend September Inspiring Across Generations and AEN Conference
Breaking Barriers at the Top: Lessons in Leadership, Innovation, and Resilience

Join us on Friday, September 12, 2025, 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.

View all the details and sign up now at : https://www.ascendnorcal.org/iag-aen-conference

08/14/2025

Join us on Tuesday, August 19 at Crowe Sacramento for our Post-Ascend Engage Meet & Greet. Whether you joined us in Orlando or want to connect locally, this is your chance to share reflections, spark new conversations, and explore how we carry the momentum forward together.

🗓 Tuesday, August 19 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Crowe Sacramento | 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 670
🥗 Lunch provided

Open to Ascend members, non-members, and allies.

07/25/2025

Post- Engage Meet & Greet
San Francisco

Joining us in Orlando or engaging locally- this space is for you!

Share reflections and spark new conversations at Ascend NorCal's dynamic gathering- to reconnect with fellow NorCal 2025 Ascend Engage attendees and supporters, drive the momentum forward, together, and shape what’s ahead! Happening on Thursday, August 14, 2025- hosted by Crowe.

All are welcome— Ascend members, non-members, and allies. Light refreshments will be available.

Sign up now at: https://www.ascendnorcal.org/post-engage-meet-and-greet and take the next step with us.