2027 AALA Ascension Leadership Summit (Friday, January 01, 2027)

Fri, 01 Jan 2027 05:00:00 GMT

2027 AALA Ascension Leadership Summit

Join us January 2–3, 2027, for thought-provoking sessions, engaging leadership fireside chats, practical workshops, and meaningful conversations centered on leadership, career advancement, financial wellness, personal branding, entrepreneurship, and well-being.

Where leaders come to grow, connect, and move forward with greater intention. Open to AALA alumni, fellows, emerging and established professionals, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and more.

You’ll leave with fresh perspectives, practical strategies, and valuable connections you can carry into the year ahead. Whether you are preparing for your next opportunity, expanding your influence, building something new, or simply becoming more intentional about your growth, Ascension offers the space and tools to help you move forward.

Date: Saturday, January 2nd - Sunday, January 3rd

Location: Cherry Valley Hotel (2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH 43055)

Registration

Early Bird Registration - $165 (closes 9/30)

Standard Registration - $195 (closes 12/4)

Your registration fee covers

Participation in all Summit general sessions and breakouts

Life By Design Luncheon on Saturday

Dinner on Saturday

Brunch on Sunday

Cherry Valley Hotel

Hotel Details: Reservations will be made by calling Cherry Valley Hotel directly at 740-788-1200 or 800-788-8008. Individuals must identify themselves as being with the AALA Group at the time the reservation is made to receive the special Group rate of $129 per night, plus tax. Hotel room block closes December 10th.

2027 AALA ALUMNI ROUND UP

Kick off Ascension Weekend at the 2027 AALA Alumni Round Up on January 1! Join AALA alumni from across cohorts for an evening of connection, celebration, great food, and drinks.

Date: Friday, January 1st from 6:30 pm- 10:30 pm

Location: 2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH 43055, Barrell Room & Tap House

Registration

Alumni Round Up - $35 (closes 9/30)

Please note: Tickets for the 2027 AALA Alumni Round Up are sold separately from AALA Ascension registration. Ascension registration does not include admission to the Alumni Round Up. To attend both events, purchase an Alumni Round Up ticket in addition to your Ascension registration or select the combined ticket option.

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