Here’s a quick look at what’s in store for you at Ascend. For details on the education breakouts, browse and search sessions.
Can’t join us in Florida? Check out the virtual event agenda instead.
Pre-Conference Bonus Sessions
Don’t miss our pre-conference bonus sessions the week before the conference (August 10-13), streaming live to all registered Ascend attendees — both in-person and virtual. Learn more and join us online before joining us in Florida.
In-Person Agenda
| Sunday, August 15 |
| 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
New Attendee Orientation |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
OATUG GEO/SIG Leaders Meetings |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
OHUG Community Meetings (formerly SIGs) |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Emerging Leaders Meet Up |
| 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Welcome Reception |
| Monday, August 16 |
| 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Motivational Keynote: Sebastian Terry on 100 Things |
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Morning Break |
| 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Trade Show Open |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Educational Breakout Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Attendee Lunch |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Women in Technology Panel and Educational Breakout Sessions |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
Afternoon Break |
| 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Educational Breakout Sessions |
| 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Trade Show Happy Hour |
| Tuesday, August 17 |
| 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Partner Keynote: Find Your Essential: How to Thrive in a Post-Pandemic Reality with Rob Churchyard, Chacko Thomas, Lauren Baker and Teresa Hanson of IBM |
| 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Trade Show Open |
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Morning Break |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Educational Breakout Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Attendee Lunch |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Thought Leadership Keynote: Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank on The “Now” of Work |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Afternoon Break |
| 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Educational Breakout Sessions |
| 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Attendee Appreciation Event |
| Wednesday, August 18 |
| 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Educational Breakout Sessions |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
Educational Breakout Sessions |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Morning Break |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Educational Breakout Sessions |
