Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) Conference

From Inclusion to Innovation

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Venue: JW Marriott, Downtown Houston
806 Main St. Houston, TX 77002
Admission: Member $75 I Non-Member $150
Student Member $25 I Student Non-Member $40
Attire: Business Casual

Description:

October 27, 2018 marks Ascend Houston Chapter’s "Inspiring Across Generations" conference. This year’s conference theme is From Inclusion to Innovation. Today’s global business environment and technological advances have changed the way people work, connect with each other, and leverage technical skills. We must strategically lead new initiatives to stay relevant and be forward thinking while inspiring those around us to further expand their capabilities. Together through our cross-functional senior executive panel and speakers representing various industries, we will learn and discuss the inclusion unlocks innovation and drives market growth.

Event Agenda:

8:15 AM - 8:55 AM Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Welcome - Ascend President - Linda Luong
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Breakfast Keynote - Sayun Sukduang
10:15 AM - 10:25 AM Break / Networking
10:25 AM - 11:10 AM Diversity & Inclusion Panel
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Ascend Talk - Judy Le: From Inclusion to Innovation: From Safe Space to Brave Space
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Break
11:45 AM - 11:55 AM Hurricane Harvey Check Presentation
11:55 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch Keynote - Thomas Nguyen: Finding Your Passion and Success that Follows
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Leadership Coaching Sessions
1:15 PM - 1:25 PM Break
1:25 PM - 3:00 PM Ascend Talks

Ascend Talk - MJ Khan: Journey to Success - Leadership tips
Ascend Talk - Linda Toyota: Succeeding through Diversity & Inclusion
Ascend Talk - Pradeep Anand: Being Different Promotes Innovation