Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) 2023
Inspiration. Innovation. Inclusion.
Event Details
Date: Friday, September 8, 2023
Time: 11:00AM - 4:30PM PT
Venue: KPMG – 20 Pacifica #700, Irvine, CA 92618
Admission: Members: $75 I Non-Members: $125 I IAG + Ascend Membership (1-Year): $175
​Attire: Business Casual
Description
We are thrilled to invite you to the annual Ascend OC: Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) 2023 event, where we will celebrate the power of Inspiration, Innovation, and Inclusion.
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Don't miss out on unparalleled perspectives and networking opportunities with local entrepreneurs and senior leaders across a variety of industries including but not limited to consulting, investment management, and AI.
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Please RSVP by Friday, September 1st, to secure your spot at this intimate, fulfilling, and rewarding event (limited seating)
Agenda
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT:
Sign-in
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT:
Lunch (to be served on the outdoor lawn)
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM PT:
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM PT:
(Moderated by Cindy Tjoe)
1:30 PM - 1:35 PM PT:
5min Break
1:35 PM - 2:20 PM PT:
(Moderated by Katy Stauffer)
2:20 PM - 2:25 PM PT:
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM PT:
(Moderated by Dave Chung)
3:10 PM - 3:15 PM PT:
5min Break
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM PT:
Award Ceremony & Closing Remarks
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PT:
Networking with Light Refreshments
Speakers
Welcome Remarks
Alfred Murata
Managing Director
PIMCO
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Vera Fair
Co-President - Ascend OC;
Senior Manager
Boeing
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Diane Thai
Co-President - Ascend OC;
Senior Vice-President
PIMCO
Lillian Lin
Vice President of IAG Planning Committee - Ascend OC;
Senior Vice President
PIMCO
Panel 1 – Innovation
Cindy Tjoe
Partner
KPMG
Dr. Romanos Daniel
Chairman
QSimulate
Ayman Hindy
Managing Director
PIMCO
Xinlin Wang
Chief Technology Officer
IBM
Panel 2 – Inspiration
Katy Stauffer
Vice President, Trader
PIMCO
Lisha Chen
Artist
4C Gallery
Michelle Duong
Vice President
Adecco Search USA
Haydee Graves
Co-Owner
​Fitness on Fire
Sarah Sapiro
Executive Director
IMPACT
Panel 3 – Inclusion
Dave Chung
Director
Edwards Lifesciences
Hema Krish
Vice President
Capital Group
John Lee
Executive Vice President
​PIMCO
Bryan Tsu
Managing Director
PIMCO
Program Sponsor
Safety of our guests is paramount to Ascend. Attendees are responsible for monitoring their own condition and agree to comply with the safety, hygiene and CDC identified pandemic level communicable illnesses (including COVID-19) guidelines established by relevant health authorities. We request that attendees not attend an event should they test positive or if they experience COVID symptoms prior to the event.