2016 NATIONAL CONVENTION & CAREER FAIR July 30 August 1, 2016 Disneyland Hotel DARE TO DREAM, BE EXTRAORDINARY, ASCEND! www.ascendleadership.org
WHO WE ARE Ascend is the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian membership organization for business professionals in North America Established in 2005, Ascend s network includes 60,000+ senior executives, professionals, and MBA/undergraduate students involved in its 50+ chapters As a career lifecycle organization, Ascend offers robust leadership and professional development programs designed to cultivate Pan-Asian talent by supporting Our members in reaching their career potential Our corporate partners to develop a strong, diverse, and inclusive workforce to achieve business growth ASCEND NATIONAL CONVENTION Largest gathering of Pan-Asian business leaders, professionals and students in North America 2015: Best Attended National Convention with 3,000+ registered participants Over 320 Organizations Represented 2016 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Held at the most magical place on earth - Disneyland Bring your family Attend highly popular Ascend Talks Take part in Millennial Leadership Program (MLP) Watch for more exciting details coming soon! VALUE OF ATTENDING THE 2016 ASCEND CONVENTION VALUE FOR OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS Experience business growth Meet top talent Develop your diverse talent Brand your company Align diversity and inclusion objectives VALUE FOR OUR SPONSORS EMPLOYEES Network with peers and thought leaders Gain actionable insight from experts Gain knowledge on latest tools and technologies Learn new industry trends Gain tips on professional development
TRAVEL & LODGING HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION The special rate for the conference is $189.00 at the Disneyland Hotel and $218.00 at Disney s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. To secure a room please contact the Disneyland Resort by booking online 24/7 at www.mydisneymeetings.com/gdpg16a/ or by calling (714) 520-5005, M-F from 8 am to 5 pm PST. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, June 29, 2016 or before the group rooms are sold out, so do not delay. Prevailing rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. Rooms are subject to availability. OUR PROGRAMS Corporate Executive Initiative (CEI) Stanford Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) Pinnacle The Pan-Asian Corporate Board Initiative PROGRAMS National Convention & Career Fair Myths of Asian Leadership Executive Insight Series TM (EIS) Executive Insight for Women (EIW) FLIGHT RESERVATION INFORMATION Delta Discount Code: NMMUX Valid July 24th - August 6th for travel to Los Angeles, CA (LAX), Burbank, CA (BUR), Orange County, CA (SNA), Ontario, CA (ONT), and Long Beach, CA (LGB) airports. Reservations and ticketing are available via www.delta.com or calling (800) 328-1111. REGIONAL/CHAPTER PROGRAMS Mentorship Programs LEAD (Leadership, Empowerment, Advancement, and Development) Series Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) Conferences AscendNAAMBA Conference and Career Exposition Women s Leadership Council (WLC) For more information about our programs, please visit ascendleadership.org, call 212.248.4888, or email us info@ascendleadership.org.
EXECUTIVE INSIGHT SERIES TM (EIS) Launched by Ascend to focus on the Pan-Asian Corporate Board directors Seeks to help corporations enhance their business objectives by increasing the number of Pan-Asian Corporate Board members Will create a platform to network, leverage and support current Pan-Asian Corporate Board members, develop aspiring candidates for future Board service and provide thought leadership regarding Corporate Board issues Assists high-potential Pan-Asian managers, senior professionals and young executives attain leadership roles in major U.S. corporations Developed/delivered by Pan-Asian corporate executives Explores and analyzes: 1) Real-life management decisions made 2) Behaviors, skills, competencies, and experiences needed at the executive level 3) The unwritten rules of the game STANFORD ADVANCED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (ALP) Unique executive program for highachieving Pan-Asian leaders Accelerates the development of global business leadership skills of executives in Fortune companies Enhances corporations ability to build a qualified and diverse executive pipeline Helps mid-level Pan-Asian female managers address common challenges as they rise in corporate America Developed by Pan-Asian female executives based on contemporary issues raised during focus groups conducted Provides both conceptual frameworks and pragmatic, actionable advice EXECUTIVE INSIGHT FOR WOMEN (EIW) Created by Women. Taught by Women. For Women.
FULL AGENDA AT A GLANCE * Friday, July 29 Sunday, July 31 Tuesday, August 2 Student Orientation (PM) Deloitte Student Road Show (PM) Chapter Presidents Meeting (internal) (PM) Saturday, July 30 Career Fair (all day) Resume Critique (all day) Joint Pinnacle & CEI Session (invite only) (AM) Joint Pinnacle & CEI Lunch (invite only) (PM) Combined VP of Student Affairs & Student Officers Meeting (internal) (AM) Treasurers Meeting (internal) (AM) Opening Remarks (PM) Professional Programming (PM) Student Programming (PM) Opening Reception (PM) *Schedule subject to change Sponsor/Ascend Chapter Sessions/Activities (AM) Professional Programming (AM) Doctors Offices (registration required) (AM) Scholarship Luncheon (PM) Professional Programming (PM) Doctors Offices (registration required) (PM) Sponsor Receptions (invite only) (PM) Monday, August 1 Breakfast & Keynote (AM) Professional Programming (AM) Doctors Offices (registration required) (AM) Leadership Luncheon (PM) Professional Programming (PM) Doctors Offices (registration required) (PM) President s Reception (invite only) (PM) General Reception (PM) Benefit & Awards Dinner (PM) Ascend National Board Meeting (internal) (AM) Combined Ascend National & Advisory Board Meeting (internal) (AM PM)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERSHIP PLATINUM $118,000 GOLD $88,000 JADE $58,000 PEARL $38,000 SILVER $18,000 BRONZE $8,800 Listed as convention sponsor on convention website with link to your home webpage Program Book Color Advertisement FULL PAGE HALF PAGE HALF PAGE HALF PAGE QUARTER PAGE Designated Registration Booth Materials in Registration Packets and on Tables Convention Registrations and Benefit & Awards Dinner Seats 50 40 30 25 10 5 President s Reception Tickets 10 8 6 4 2 Panel/Speaking Opportunity (Priority based on sponsorship level) 1 1 1 Career Fair Exhibit with Interview Space (Private space or access to general interview space) 20x20 BOOTH PRIVATE INTERVIEW SPACE 20x20 BOOTH PRIVATE INTERVIEW SPACE 10x10 BOOTH GENERAL INTERVIEW SPACE 10x10 BOOTH GENERAL INTERVIEW SPACE 10x10 BOOTH GENERAL INTERVIEW SPACE 10x10 BOOTH GENERAL INTERVIEW SPACE Banner on Ascend s website Job postings (# of posts) 15 12 8 6 2 Professional 1 year Memberships 60 50 40 30 20 5
Other Partnership Opportunities Add-Ons Amount EMPLOYER SHOWCASE $8,000 Employer Showcase gives a sponsoring company an exceptional opportunity to showcase itself as an employer of choice by highlighting its value proposition and presenting information on career opportunities. CAREER FAIR EXHIBIT $5,000 10x10 Career Fair Exhibit 2 exhibitor passes (Career Fair Access Only) GOV/NFP/EDU $5,000 10x10 Career Fair Exhibit 2 professional 1 year memberships 2 Convention registrations (Benefit & Awards Dinner not included) Amount Executive Insight Series (EIS)/(EIW) $12,000 (One day class for 20 participants) Add-Ons Amount Private CEI/Pinnacle/Speaker/Mentor Luncheon $20,000 Joint CEI & Pinnacle Session $15,000 Panel Speaking Spot $15,000 Coffee Break (Saturday, Sunday, or Monday afternoon) $12,000 CPE Technical Session $12,000 Tech/Media Lounge $12,000 Financial Planning Seminar $12,000 Executive Insight Series (EIS)/(EIW) (Separate registration required) one day $600/pp Student Session or Student Orientation $12,000/each Benefit & Awards Dinner $75,000 Leadership Luncheon (Monday) $50,000 Scholarship Luncheon (Sunday) $50,000 Opening Reception (Saturday) $50,000 President s Reception (Monday) $30,000 Breakfast (Sunday or Monday) $25,000 Employer Reception $10,000 Networking Reception (Sunday or Monday) $10,000 VIP Table at the Benefit & Awards Dinner $8,000 Private Interview Space $1,000 Additional Exhibitor Pass (Career Fair Only; includes lunch) $150
Branding Opportunities Amount Convention Bags $25,000 Branded Giveaways for a Session $8,000 Custom Lanyards $8,000 Branded Name Badge Back Cover $8,000 Hotel Key Sleeves (subject to approval) $8,000 Custom Volunteer T shirts $8,000 Convention Bag Insert Item $8,000 Inclusion in one newsletter (month TBD by Ascend) $3,000 Designated Convention Email Blast $3,000 PROGRAM BOOK COLOR ADVERTISING Back Cover $15,000 Inside Cover (Front or Back) $10,000 Full Page $5,000 Half Page $2,500 Quarter Page $1,250 Single Line Listing $300 CONVENTION RATES PROFESSIONAL EARLY BIRD RATE On or Before 5/1/16 Member All Access $995 Non-Member All Access $1,195 CAREER FAIR ONLY Students & Professionals Member FREE Non-Member $75 PROFESSIONAL REGULAR RATE After 5/1/16 Member All Access $1,095 Non-Member All Access $1,295 1-DAY PASS $550 for Saturday, Sunday or Monday (Monday excludes Benefit & Awards Dinner ) BENEFIT & AWARDS DINNER TICKETS $600/pp $5,000 for 10 seats For additional information, please email convention@ascendleadership.org Take advantage of the AscendNAAMBA Conference & Career Exposition in September for an additional recruiting opportunity at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. (see AscendNAAMBA partnership page) *All Ascend Scholarships Awards/Programs will include a 15% administrative and processing fee
DINNER PACKAGES PRESIDENT $30,000 Speaking/Presenting opportunity at the Benefit & Awards Dinner Premium Seating at the Benefit & Awards Dinner (1 Table) Full-page Advertisement in the Benefit & Awards Dinner booklet Premium Branding Opportunity on Ascend website and mentioned on social media leading up to the Dinner 5 tickets to the President s Reception CORPORATE $10,000 Seating at the Benefit & Awards Dinner (1 Table) Half Page Advertisement in the Benefit & Awards Dinner booklet Branding Opportunity on Ascend website and mentioned on social media leading up to the Dinner PATRON $6,000 Seating at the Benefit & Awards Dinner (10 seats) Quarter page Advertisement in the Benefit & Awards Dinner booklet Branding Opportunity on Ascend website
JOIN US FOR THE 7th ANNUAL AscendNAAMBA CONFERENCE & CAREER EXPOSITION September 9-10, 2016 New York Hilton Midtown New York City In 2013, National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) joined the Ascend family and together both organizations are committed to the empowerment and advancement of Pan-Asian professionals and students, globally. AscendNAAMBA provides Competent, Committed, Competitive, and Collaborative global MBA leaders to fulfill diverse talent pipelines. EMPLOYER CONNECTION Job Board and Resume Database Powered by: For Employers and Recruiters: One stop shop to meet your diverse talent acquisition and branding objectives! For Job Seekers: Gain visibility to employers across industries seeking diverse Pan-Asian MBA/graduate talent. FOLLOW US! @ascendnaamba 120 Wall Street, 9th floor New York, NY 10005 www.ascendnaamba.org info@ascendnaamba.org PROGRAMS: Women s Leadership Council (WLC) The Women s Leadership Council (WLC) aspires to create an inclusive community of opportunities for multicultural women leaders to propel them to new professional heights. The WLC hosts the Women s Leadership Summit (WLS) at the AscendNAAMBA Conference each year. 7th Annual AscendNAAMBA Conference & Career Exposition A Must-Attend Premier Event for: EMPLOYERS Acquire Pan-Asian MBA/graduate talent Brand Your Company Advance Your Leaders MBA/GRADUATE SCHOOLS Showcase your MBA/graduate program offerings Assist Your Students in Job Search by Connecting with Employers STUDENTS & JOB SEEKERS Find a Job! Gain Invaluable Resume Tips Develop Your Talent Expand Your Network Find Mentors & Coaches
OPPORTUNITIES FOR AscendNAAMBA PARTNERSHIP PRESENTING SPONSOR $100,000 PLATINUM $40,000 GOLD $30,000 SILVER $20,000 20x20 Exposition booth space - prime location 2 Employer Showcases 60 Conference registrations (including Benefit Keynote speaking opportunity 2 Interview spaces 10x10 Exhibition booth space - prime location Premium speaking opportunity Breakout session speaking opportunity 15 Conference registrations (including Benefit 25 Job postings 10x10 Exhibition booth space - prime location Premium speaking opportunity Breakout session speaking opportunity 10 Conference registrations (including Benefit 15 Job postings 10x10 Exhibition booth space Breakout session speaking opportunity 6 Conference registrations (including Benefit 1 Interview space 20 Professional 1-year memberships BRONZE $15,000 CAREER EXPOSITION 10x10 Exhibition booth space Breakout session speaking opportunity 4 Conference registrations (including Benefit 1 Interview space 10 Professional 1-year memberships CORPORATE $8,000 10x10 Exhibition booth space 2 Conference registrations (including Benefit 1 Interview space 4 Job postings GOVERNMENT/ NON-PROFIT $4,000 10x10 Exhibition booth space 2 Conference registrations (including Benefit 1 Interview space 4 Job postings ACADEMIC $3,000 10x10 Exhibition booth space 2 Conference registrations for school representatives (including Benefit 1 Resume coaching opportunity 3 Professional 1-year memberships SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP ITEMS Lead Academic Sponsorship Benefit & Awards Dinner Leadership Conference Sessions Employer Showcase And More... Contact info@ascendnaamba.org for more information.
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