An international membership community
A more considered way to come together.
ASCEND brings people together through thoughtful conversation, memorable dinners, and carefully hosted experiences, internationally.
Apply for founding membershipApplications are reviewed as the founding community takes shape.
About ASCEND
A society for people who value meaningful connection.
ASCEND is a curated community for people with curiosity, character, and a genuine interest in the people around them. We create space for conversation and connection across different professions, perspectives, and cultures.
We believe the quality of a community is shaped by the care people bring to it: how they listen, how they contribute, and how they make others feel welcome.
What members can expect
Thoughtful connections
Meet people with different experiences and perspectives in settings designed to make conversation feel natural.
Considered experiences
From shared dinners to cultural and social gatherings, each experience is intended to feel intentional and well hosted.
A community shaped by its members
ASCEND is built around mutual contribution. Members are encouraged to bring their interests, ideas, and generosity to the community — not simply attend and consume.
A feel for ASCEND
Dinner tables, gardens, cities.
ASCEND is being built around the kinds of settings shown here: a long dinner, a quiet garden, a city worth arriving in.
Membership
Find your place in ASCEND.
ASCEND is developing a small founding community across three membership levels. Each level offers a different way to take part. Exact prices and terms will be shared clearly before anyone is asked to join or pay.
Core
For people who want to be part of the ASCEND community and join eligible member gatherings.
Join the waitlistPrivé
Includes Core community access and a monthly member dinner, subject to advance booking and the published membership terms.
Join the waitlistBlack Label
Includes Privé benefits, with access to a limited number of more intimate experiences.
Join the waitlistSelective application
Membership begins with a conversation.
ASCEND is building its founding community with care. Tell us a little about yourself, what you value in a community, and what you would bring to it. We review applications personally. Applying does not guarantee acceptance or create a membership commitment.
Apply to join ASCENDQuestions
Who is ASCEND for?
ASCEND is for people who value meaningful conversation, thoughtful experiences, and contributing to a welcoming community. We consider each application individually.
How does the application process work?
Complete the application form and tell us what draws you to ASCEND and what you would bring to the community. Applications are reviewed personally. We may contact applicants if we need to clarify something. Applying does not guarantee acceptance.
What is included in membership?
Membership benefits depend on the level. Core is centred on community access and eligible gatherings. Privé and Black Label include the monthly member dinner. Black Label is also intended to include a limited number of more intimate experiences. Final benefits and terms will be provided before a membership is offered.
What does membership cost?
Membership pricing and full terms will be shared with applicants before they are asked to make any commitment or payment. Applying is free.
Can I attend without becoming a member?
ASCEND is being built as a membership community. For now, the best way to get involved is to apply.
How often does ASCEND meet?
ASCEND is planning a regular calendar of hosted gatherings, including monthly dinners for Privé and Black Label members. Other experiences will be announced as they are confirmed.
What does “bespoke” mean at ASCEND?
It means experiences are thoughtfully selected and personally hosted, with attention to the people, setting, and details.