Year in Review

In 2023, Ascend hosted convenings around the world. From Fellows Forums held in Alaska, South Africa, and Aspen, to the Aspen Forum on Children and Families in Washington, DC, our convenings brought more than 2,000 people together to spark and spread breakthroughs in how we achieve intergenerational family prosperity and well-being. Here are some highlights from the year:

Ascending Together in DC

January | Washington, DC

2Gen FunderXChange

February, Washington, DC

Employer Innovations for Family Prosperity

February | Washington, DC

Aspen Forum on Children and Families

April | Washington, DC

2021 Class of Ascend Fellows: Forum IV

April | South Africa

A Vision for the Future of Young Families in New Mexico

May | New Mexico

2022 Class of Ascend Fellows: Forum III

May | Alaska

Aspen Ideas & Aspen Ideas Health

June | Aspen, CO

Aspen VisionXChange

July & August | Aspen, CO

Ascend Parent Advisor Convening

September | Aspen, CO

Ascending in Minnesota

October | Minnesota

2023 Class of Ascend Fellows: Forum I

October | Aspen, CO

2022 Class of Ascend Fellows: Forum IV

November | Aspen, CO

Ascending Together in DC

November | Washington, DC

Ascend Team Time with the Center for Urban Families

December | Baltimore, MD