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SUMMARY:Chicago Microsoft Mastery Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Streamline\, Secure\, and save\n\n\n\nJoin us at Gibson’s Steakhouse in Oak Brook for an exclusive session on optimizing your Microsoft investment while enhancing security and efficiency. Learn how to eliminate unnecessary third-party vendors by leveraging Microsoft’s built-in security features and discover how our Ascend Defend XDR suite simplifies cybersecurity. We’ll also explore Copilot readiness assessments\, ensuring your organization is prepared to unlock AI-driven productivity\, and demystify Microsoft Azure\, breaking down practical ways to optimize data management and cloud services. \n\n\n\nEngage with industry experts\, gain actionable insights\, and have your specific questions answered. Plus\, attendees will be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card to Gibson’s Steakhouse. Don’t miss this chance to streamline your Microsoft strategy and maximize the value of your existing tools! \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nGibson’s Steakhouse | 2105 Spring Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL 60523 \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nJune 3 @ 11:30 Am – 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your HostS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Piket\, Business Development Executive\, Ascend Technologies \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nBrandon Harms\, Director\, Cybersecurity Sales Engineering\, Ascend Technologies \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nAaron Cox\, Director of Applications\, Ascend Technologies \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/chicago-microsoft-mastery-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn
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SUMMARY:The Hub Huddle: Gather\, Games\, & Grub
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a laid-back afternoon\n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable experience at The Hub Stadium! Stop by for a casual open-house event where you can come and go as you please. Connect with your peers\, enjoy delicious food and beverages\, and unwind with networking and games. We’ll be bowling with footballs and throwing axes\, so warm up that arm. \n\n\n\nNo formal agenda—just a fun\, relaxed afternoon of conversations\, bites\, and games. We’d love to see you there! \n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\nThe HUB Stadium | 2550 Innovation Dr\, Auburn Hills\, MI 48326 \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your HostS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason NashBusiness Development ExecutiveConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nGary TurakBusiness Development ExecutiveConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nBob ChappVP\, Service DeskConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nJulie SpillerSVP\, SalesConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nKyle NelsonChief Revenue OfficerConnect on LinkedIn
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/the-hub-huddle-gather-games-grub/
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Agentforce Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:What Manufacturers Need to Know\n\n\n\nAI doesn’t have to be complicated—especially for manufacturers. Join us for a practical look at how manufacturers can unlock fast wins with Agentforce\, Salesforce’s AI-powered support experience. In this 45-minute session you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhy data quality and process alignment are critical to AI success\n\n\n\nWhat Agentforce can do out-of-the-box (no custom code required!)\n\n\n\nThe most valuable use cases for manufacturers\, from product specs to order updates\n\n\n\nHow one client is getting started on the path to AI\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Hosts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrew TramelVP of Sales \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nJulie BrandtSr. Account Executive \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nTom PalaiaSales Engineer \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy MooreStrategic Account Executive \n\n\n\nConnect on LinkedIn
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/agentforce-made-simple/
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity & The Agentic AI Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Protect or get left behind. \n\n\n\nWe’re connecting over elevated appetizers\, premium cocktails\, and forward-looking conversation on the cyber trends defining 2026\, including the explosive rise of agentic AI as both the #1 new threat vector and the ultimate defense. \n\n\n\nWe’ll cover real business costs\, shocking attack examples\, and how Ascend Defend leverages Microsoft’s native agentic capabilities to deliver autonomous protection\, faster response\, and proven ROI. Perfect networking for clients\, partners\, and TSD pros who want to stay ahead. \n\n\n\nThis is an exclusive\, invite-only event.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Hosts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrandon HarmsDirector\, Cybersecurity Sales EngineeringConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid DiVitoDirector of Business DevelopmentConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle MaresDirector of Channels\, Partners & AgenciesConnect on LinkedIn
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/cybersecurity-the-agentic-ai-revolution/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Maximize Microsoft\, Salesforce & HubSpot Investments Event
DESCRIPTION:M365\, Azure\, Security\, Copilot\, Compliance\, Identity & Governance\, and CRM. \n\n\n\nWe’re connecting to discuss the growth multiplier that brings together TSD leaders and agents to explore how services around Microsoft\, Salesforce\, and HubSpot can dramatically expand revenue per client. \n\n\n\nThis is an exclusive\, invite-only event.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Hosts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle MaresDirector of Channels\, Partners & AgenciesConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nAaron CoxDirector of Microsoft SolutionsConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nNick CoeDirector of Salesforce & HubSpot SalesConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid DiVitoDirector of Business DevelopmentConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nBrad RozmarynowskiBusiness Development ExecutiveConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nRocco BelcasterBusiness Development ExecutiveConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nBrad HaganBusiness Development ExecutiveConnect on LinkedIn
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/maximize-microsoft-salesforce-hubspot-investments/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:MSP Goldmine: How to Spot Opportunities and Close with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:MSP Goldmine: How to Spot Opportunities and Close with Confidence\n\n\n\nCurious about MSP but not sure where to begin? Join Ascend Technologies and Utel USA for a hands-on workshop designed to help you confidently position and sell Managed Service Provider solutions. We’ll cover: \n\n\n\n\nWhat MSP services actually include\n\n\n\nHow to identify the right prospects\n\n\n\nHow to guide the conversation and ask better discovery questions\n\n\n\nWhy MSP residual revenue can be a true business multiplier\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll leave with practical talk tracks\, proven discovery questions\, and the confidence to start uncovering and closing MSP opportunities immediately. \n\n\n\nThis is an exclusive\, invite-only event.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Hosts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle MaresDirector of Channels\, Partners & AgenciesAscend TechnologiesConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nRocco BelcasterBusiness Development ExecutiveAscend TechnologiesConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\nBrad RozmarynowskiBusiness Development ExecutiveAscend TechnologiesConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim PixleyVP of Sales & Business DevelopmentUtility Telecom\, LLCConnect on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTed HerrickManaging PartnerUtility Telecom\, LLCConnect on LinkedIn
URL:https://teamascend.com/event/msp-goldmine-how-to-spot-opportunities-and-close-with-confidence/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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