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

REGISTER

Registration CLOSES on July 24, 2026. 

Contact: Mayte Manzo | mkmanzo@uw.edu

Snapshots of the 2025 Ascend National Conference in Seattle.