
Join us August 4-6, 2026
From Now to Next: Innovating Our Ascend Future
The Ascend National Conference brings together program managers, money partners, corporate collaborators, and affiliates from our Ascend Cities (Atlanta, Long Island, Los Angeles, New York City, Seattle, and Twin Cities) and National Cohort to learn from each other on our best practices, review our programs, have working planning sessions, and share the direction we want to go forward with. This is our annual gathering to celebrate our collective wins!
Tuesday, 8/4 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST: Opening Reception
Wednesday, 8/5 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM EST: Full Day Sessions
Thursday, 8/6 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST: Closing Sessions
Most of our events will occur in Midtown Manhattan.
Recommended Hotel: Kixby
Other hotel recommendations: Archer Hotel, Refinery Hotel, and Hilton Garden Inn Midtown East
Registration CLOSES on July 24, 2026.
Contact: Mayte Manzo | mkmanzo@uw.edu
Snapshots of the 2025 Ascend National Conference in Seattle.
