Ascend North America 2025
June 16 – 17

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40.7023° N, 73.9955° W
Brooklyn, NY

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Why attend?

Ascend 2025 will equip you with intelligence and innovation to expertly navigate ecommerce risks, act decisively, overcome challenges, and seize new opportunities. You will:

  • Discover how other merchants reclaim control over their ecommerce experience by leveraging data-driven insights to craft intentional, strategic customer journeys
  • Learn why collaboration with other merchants is critical to strengthen collective defenses against fraud and combine diverse data sources for more nuanced, proactive, and accurate risk assessment
  • Master best practices to make accurate and adaptive fraud decisions while minimizing friction and improving the customer experience

We’ll dive into recent research and explore the challenges and solutions most relevant to North American merchants and business leaders.

Always a superb experience

Riskified
April Grantham, HotelPlanner

…a really classy event, well run. The meetings were good, the contacts were very helpful, and the attendee list was beneficial. All in all, it is a Class A event.

Riskified
Bryan Whoolery, US Gold Bureau

This was one of the best conferences I have ever attended based on the communication, organization, location, and special events….The speakers were knowledgeable and provided good insight into fraud trends and related experiences

Riskified
Joe Chirik, Revzilla

I think this year was really a great event…top-notch, focused, and on-point.

Agenda

day 01
June 16

Following arrival, join your fellow ecommerce peers at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge to mix and mingle at the welcome reception.

day 02
June 17

With Ascend’s new regional format, you’ll learn about the latest research and emerging fraud trends specific to the North American ecommerce landscape. We’ll dive into recent insights and explore regional challenges and solutions.

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Ascend 2025: A vibrant setting

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

in Brooklyn Heights, NYC

This luxurious (and ultra-sustainable) waterfront retreat looks out upon the iconic Brooklyn Bridge in the heart of one of NYC’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Take in the sweeping views of the East River, Statue of Liberty, and Manhattan skyline, and experience the food, music, and energy of summer in the city.

Get here from anywhere

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is just 30 mins from JFK International Airport, 20 minutes from LaGuardia Airport, and 35 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport.

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What you need to know — key travel FAQs

What is the weather like in NYC in June?

You can expect highs of around 80°F/18°C and lows around 65°F/18°C.

What is the dress code?

The dress code is business casual. NYC is a walking city, so if you plan to explore a bit, consider bringing a plan to bring comfortable shoes.

How do I get to the hotel from the airport?

You can reach the venue via rideshare apps like Lyft and Uber or by taking a taxi, subway, or bus. Contact the hotel concierge for airport transportation arrangements and pricing at [email protected].

What are hotel check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4 pm, and checkout is at 12 pm. Please contact the hotel for baggage storage or early check-in availability. 

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