ASCEND CANADA INTRODUCES 2017 FALL CONFERENCE LINE-UP
“Innovate to differentiate” theme focuses on developing tomorrow’s Pan-Asian leaders
Ascend Canada, a non-profit Pan-Asian organization, today announced its 6th Annual Fall Conference will feature interactive workshops and thought-provoking panel discussions on the theme of “Innovate to Differentiate.”
With a mission to advance pan-Asian talent to their fullest potential, Ascend Canada regularly offers programming throughout the year to develop leadership skills, and provide mentoring and networking opportunities. The fall conference is one of Ascend Canada’s annual marquee events, bringing together hundreds of professionals and influential leaders.
“More than ever, diversity and innovation must go hand in hand in this rapid pace of change in today’s workplace,” said Kelvin Tran, President and Chairman of the Board, Ascend Canada. “Ascend Canada is proud to expand its fall conference this year to a full day of learning and professional development, inspiring our pan-Asian leaders of tomorrow.”
The conference agenda focuses on how to drive change by thinking differently. Conference participants will learn about a wide range of topics with special guests:
Executive journey fireside chat: Roy Gori, President and incoming Chief Executive Officer of Manulife
Innovation amongst Entrepreneurs: Panel discussion with prominent innovators like Aneela Zaib (CEO, Emergitel) and Kathy Chen (Founder, Redwood Classic Apparel)
The Executive Landscape: Insights from Talent Recruiters (Bojan Pavlovic, Senior Partner, Korn Ferry and Jay Rosenzweig, Founder, Rosenzweig & Company)
About Ascend Canada
Ascend Canada is a non-profit organization with the mission to partner and progress with Canadian organizations to develop and advance pan-Asian talent.With more than 3,000 members and 14 corporate partners, Ascend Canada's objectives are to develop the full potential of our members by leveraging our networks and providing programs and events that inspire, as well as educate.
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