Ascend Canada Annual Conference

Join Ascend Canada – as we return to the full in-person experience at the Ascend Canada Annual Conference 2023. With the theme of Accelerate Now, the upcoming 2 Day conference on September 20 and 21, 2023 will be combination of heartfelt fireside chats, career workshops and insightful executive panel series. 

Venue
Fairmont Royal York – 100 Front St. W. Toronto

Date
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 to Thursday, September 21, 2023

Day 1: Sep 20

• 12:00PM Registration
• 1:15PM President’s Remark & Spotlight Speaker
• 2:30PM Workshops
• 4:30PM Executive Panel

Day 2: Sep 21

• 9:00AM Opening Remarks & Spotlight Speaker
• 10:00AM Workshops
• 12:00PM Lunch & Spotlight Speaker
• 1:15PM Workshops
• 4:30PM Closing Remarks
• 5:00PM Cocktail Reception

• Will the event be available online or hybrid?
  • No, there are currently no plans for online or hybrid support for the event.  We look forward to seeing you in-person!
• Can I purchase my ticket onsite the day of the event?
  • No, please purchase ticket through Eventbrite. Tickets will be available by June 2023.
• How to Register?
  • Registration through EventBrite
• What is included in my registration?
  • Registration includes full access to all programs offered.
• Can I invite my friends (non-members) to the event?
  • Yes, the Ascend Annual Conference is open to everyone.

• My company is a Ascend Sponsor, do I get a discount?
  • Yes, please ask your Ascend company representative for your Promo Code.

• Why is there a fee?
  • Ticket sales support all conference activities such as speaker fees and web support services.

• What is the cancellation policy?
  • Consistent with Ascend’s Canada policy. There will be no refunds offered for cancellations.

• Is the Conference eligible for CPE?
  • Certificates of completion for CPE credit verification for CPA and certain other designation holders, upon request. For more information please email [email protected]

• Will the Ascend Annual Conference 2023 be recorded?
  • Access to recordings will be limited.

• What is the recommended attire for the Ascend Annual Conference?
  • Ascend Canada recommends dressing Business Formals for the event

• I can’t attend the entire Ascend Canada Annual Conference. Can I attend individual sessions?
  • Yes, your ticket provides full access to all programs. Feel free to attend any sessions that works for your schedule.

• I have questions about the Ascend Annual Conference that aren’t answered here. Who can I contact?
  • Please submit any questions directly to [email protected]

• ACCELERATE NOW: Spotlight Executive Panel
• Power of Inclusion
• How to Navigate Office Politics
• Secrets to Accelerate Now Executive Sponsor
• The Power of Generative AI
• Step Above Stigma: Mental Health in the Asian Community
• Jumpstart:  Unlock The Underutilized Talent Pool
• Accelerate your Networking Skills
• Take Control of Your Career Roadmap