We hold events involving professional development, entrepreneurship, community service, and networking events. Our goal is to provide our members the tools and knowledge to succeed in their professional life as well as give back to our community.
If you have any questions about any of our upcoming events, please contact us here or message us on the Ascend Seattle Facebook page.
Upcoming Events
Below is our list of upcoming events. Click an the event title for event details and registration. You can also view our events on our Facebook page
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Past Events
Below is our list of past events in 2016, 2017. Click an the event title for event details. You can also view our events on our Facebook page
| MONTH / DATE | EVENT TYPE | EVENT |
| May 18, 2017 | Professional Development | The Career Advice You Didn’t Get – A stimulating discussion with panelists Matt Alexander and Michelle Wallig on elevating professionals from middle management into senior management positions based upon Leadership Consultant Susan |
| May 11, 2017 | Cultural Development | A Taste of Home – A special screening and Q&A with the producers of the documentary. Join host Val Tan as she travels through 100 years of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District in search of ‘A Taste of Home’ |
| April 25, 2017 | Professional Development | Mastering the Art of Business Entertaining – Hosted by the WTC, a fun evening with our expert panelists who will share tips (and a few secrets) on how to bring order, ease, and flair to your business event. |
| January 30, 2016 | Professional Development | Beauty Brand Believe – Improve your confidence, interview skills and overall presentation through great body language, fashion sense, beauty tips and how to mentally crush it with speakers, coaches and special celebrity guests. |
| February 23, 2016 | Professional Development | Unconscious Bias – Learn to Override Unconscious Bias. Ascend is excited to team with NeuralShifts, a local executive coaching and leadership training firm, to learn more about Unconscious Bias |
| April 21, 2016 | Professional Development | Preparing Auditors for Tomorrow’s Challenges – This event will focus on training and development of mid-career, finance and accounting and auditing professionals |
| May 19, 2016 | Professional Development | Brand Yourself for Leadership and Business Success – A panel discussion on identity and personal branding. |
| June 16, 2016 | Professional Development | Developing Sponsors & Advocacy Panel – Ascending through the ranks is based on several notions, such as role expertise, technical skills, and a strong understanding of the business. But have you ever wondered just how much your promotion is impacted by influential members of your current organization? |
| June 23, 2016 | Professional Development | Executive Insight Series – An event led by two highly experienced corporate executives to help mid-level managers address common challenges as they transition to senior management or VP level. |
| September 10, 2016 | Annual Gala | Annual Gala 2016 – The largest gathering of over 2,000 leaders and senior executives from a wide cross-section of the Pan-Asian business community. |
| November 17, 2016 | Professional Development | Reinvent Yourself, Your Career, and Brand – Join our diverse panel as they provide insights into how to stay relevant and fulfilled in your careers, through reinvention of yourself, your career or your brand. |