2024 IAG Conference
Better Together
We're excited to bring you the 13th Annual Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) Conference in the Greater Washington DC Area on Nov. 15th, 2024! This year's IAG conference will explore the concept of advocacy and being better together.
Inspiring Across Generations are regional conferences that gather our corporate and community partners for a day of leadership, mentorship, and relationship development programs. These provide insight and benefits for both students and seasoned professionals. These conferences also provide networking opportunities for leaders, professionals, and students at the local level.
This year, we excited to offer a bundle package for you to enjoy our IAG conference and Diwali celebration.
Why Attend IAG
Grow
Hear from industry-leading experts and gain unparalleled perspectives from sessions lead by senior experts in consulting, finance, and more to grow your career.
Connect
Connect with a like-minded community around topics that impact Pan-Asian talent. Meet new people and build a network to cultivate your circle of power.
Learn
Unlock professional opportunities and leave with actionable insights around advocacy to implement to your professional and personal life.
What To Know
What should I wear?
Business casual.
What do I bring?
Just yourself!
How do I get there?
699 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 (Accenture's DC Office). The closest metro station is Metro Center (via G Street NW) which is a 4 min walk. Parking garages are also available nearby.
Will there be food?
We will provide a light continental breakfast with coffee and tea. Lunch will be served with water and soft drinks. Join us for the post-conference Diwali celebration at Karma. First round of drinks and an entrée selection from a special IAG menu will be on us!
Is this event CPE eligible?
Yes, you can receive up to 4.5 CPE credits for attending this event.
Schedule of Events
9:30-10:00 AM
Registration
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10th Floor
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Job Opportunities Hub: 11th Floor Lounge B
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Headshot Photos: 11th floor balcony
Check-in
Grab some Coffee/Tea while you meet other attendees
10:00-11:20 AM
Opening Remarks & Panel: Ballroom 1024
Serving the Tea on Allyship, Advocacy, and Sponsorship
11:20-11:30 AM
Break
Break time
11:30-12:30 PM
Reverse Panel: Ballroom 1024
Hear from high-potential and high-performing early careerists about what drives them, and what would be impactful to retain and engage them
12:30-2:00 PM
Lunch
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ANALOG Screening and Filmmaker Q&A: Ballroom 1024
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Team Building Challenge: 11th floor Cafe Area
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Job Opportunities Hub: 11th floor Lounge B
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Headshot Photos: 11th floor balcony
While you eat, sign up for a variety of activity options:
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Get professional headshot photos taken by Shoott (only 60 spots available)
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Screen ANALOG short film and have a Q&A with the filmmaker, Sanjeev Kumar
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Try a team-building challenge
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Network with conference sponsors
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Connect with someone new
2:00-3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
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Avoiding the Peter Principle: 11th floor Cafe Area
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AI Implications on the Workforce: Ballroom 1024
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Speed Networking: 11th floor Lounge A
Select one of the concurrent sessions:
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How to Avoid the Peter Principle
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AI Implications Fireside Chat
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Speed Networking
3:00-3:10 PM
Break
Break time
3:10-4:10 PM
Road Less Traveled Panel: Ballroom 1024
The Road Less Traveled. Ever feel like you are living someone else's plan? Hear from trailblazers who have charted their own paths about how they pursued their passion
4:10-4:30 PM
Award Ceremony: Ballroom 1024
Celebrate the first winners of the Ascend GW Scholarship!
5:00-7:00 PM
Diwali Celebration
Gather at Karma for appetizers and drinks to celebrate Diwali and raise a toast to our IAG Award Winners for 2024
Speakers & Panelists
Tony Scardino
Speaker
Vice President of Internal Audit at CrowdStrike
Tony Scardino has held the position of Vice President of Internal Audit with Crowdstrike for the past year. In this role, he is responsible for all internal audit, investigations, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and enterprise risk management for the company.
Previous to this position, Tony was Vice President of Consulting Services at CGI, where he helped current and future clients solve problems through digital transformation. He oversaw a scope of 100 federal government clients that CGI supported on a daily basis. Prior to CGI, he was partner at Guidehouse and Managing Principal at Grant Thornton, where he led the firm’s cadre of former government executives (FGEs) that leveraged its experience and expertise to help agencies work across the C-suite to improve mission outcomes, provide excellent service, and effectively steward taxpayer dollars.
Event Highlights
Shoott
Photography
Shoott, an AAPI female-led startup, aims to make professional photography accessible to all by offering affordable, 30-minute outdoor photo sessions.
Shoott is proud to be 5-star rated on Google and offers its services across 60 US cities. They also now offer an affordable new headshot service for teams, organizations and conferences.
Diwali Celebration & Happy Hour
Note: Those who have purchased tickets to the IAG Conference have INCLUDED ENTRY to the Diwali Celebration. Diwali Tickets are necessary for those who do not plan to go to the IAG Conference.
Award Eligibility Requirements
Any individual or organization was eligible to apply, regardless of industry or Ascend membership status; there is only one entry per individual or organization. Beyond the significant achievement of—or potential for—professional success, nominees should demonstrate engagement in the Pan-Asian community and volunteerism through mentoring, leadership development, and board service. To view awards descriptions and criteria, please refer to the IAG Award Descriptions guide. The deadline to submit nominations closes on Friday, November 1, 2024.
The Ascend GW IAG Awards identify and recognize dedicated organizations, hard-working students, and inspirational professionals who have dedicated themselves to promoting Pan-Asian leadership and development in business and within the community.
There are five (5) award categories: Inspirational Leader, High Impact Leader, Rising Leader, Ascend Student Leader, and Corporate Partner.
2024 Inspiring Across Generations (IAG) Awards
Sponsors
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