BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 YP Conference DESCRIPTION:Join the Young Professionals Alliance (YPA) for our annual Young Professionals Conference\, an inspiring day designed to engage\, develop\, and empower the next generation of leaders in the Evansville Region.This year's theme\, "The Future is Yours\," is all about taking a look back upon some of our regional young professionals' career journeys. We'll also be looking ahead toward the tools\, strategies\, and connections necessary to shape a meaningful and successful career that you are in control of. The event brings together some of the region's best and brightest young professionals (loosely defined as under 40) for a full day of networking\, professional development\, and personal growth!Keynote SpeakerWe're excited to welcome Courtney Johnson\, Founder and Executive Director of Young & Established\, Inc.\, as our keynote speaker.Courtney Johnson is the Founder and Executive Director of Young & Established\, Inc.\, with over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and community leadership. He is a proud Evansville\, Indiana native and his work is rooted in service\, creating opportunities and building partnerships that make a lasting impact for youth and families. Courtney is committed to building something bigger than himself and leaving every space better than he found it.Expect honest insights\, relatable lessons on developing confidence in your career\, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they've looked beyond themselves to create a greater impact in the community.Breakout SessionsOur interactive breakout sessions this year are designed to provide practical tools and guidance in four key areas:Overcoming Imposter SyndromeMakenzie Hart - Creator\, Hype Hop Dance Fitness and Studio HypeCommunication & Leadership TacticsElspeth Urbina - Director of Development\, Junior AchievementMental Health FocusTrinisia Brooks - Healing-Centered Engagement Practitioner\, YOUr Advocate Consulting LLCAI & Tech FocusBrian Burkett - Employee-Owner\, Senior Solutions Consultant\, Lieberman Technologies LLC\nNonprofit NetworkingDuring the conference\, explore our vendor area featuring local nonprofit organizations that are creating positive change in our community. Discover volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved.Free HeadshotsProfessional growth includes a strong personal brand. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a free professional headshot from Greers N Motion LLC Photography.Catered MealA catered lunch will be provided\, along with snacks and refreshments throughout the day.Don't miss this opportunity to learn from other young professionals and connect with peers who are passionate about shaping the future of the Evansville Region. This event is designed to support and elevate you\, wherever you are in your career journey! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:



Join the Young Professionals Alliance (YPA) for our annual Young Professionals Conference\, an inspiring day designed to engage\, develop\, and empower the next generation of leaders in the Evansville Region.

This year&rsquo\;s theme\, &ldquo\;The Future is Yours\,&rdquo\; is all about taking a look back upon some of our regional young professionals'\; career journeys. We'\;ll also be looking ahead toward the tools\, strategies\, and connections necessary to shape a meaningful and successful career that you are in control of. \;

The event brings together some of the region&rsquo\;s best and brightest young professionals (loosely defined as under 40) for a full day of networking\, professional development\, and personal growth!

Keynote Speaker

We&rsquo\;re excited to welcome Courtney Johnson\, Founder and Executive Director of Young &\; Established\, Inc.\, as our keynote speaker.

Courtney Johnson is the Founder and Executive Director of Young &\; Established\, Inc.\, with over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and community leadership. He is a proud Evansville\, Indiana native and his work is rooted in service\, creating opportunities and building partnerships that make a lasting impact for youth and families. Courtney is committed to building something bigger than himself and leaving every space better than he found it.

Expect honest insights\, relatable lessons on developing confidence in your career\, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they&rsquo\;ve looked beyond themselves to create a greater impact in the community.

Breakout Sessions

Our interactive breakout sessions this year are designed to provide practical tools and guidance in four key areas:


Nonprofit Networking

During the conference\, explore our vendor area featuring local nonprofit organizations that are creating positive change in our community. Discover volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved.

Free Headshots

Professional growth includes a strong personal brand. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a free professional headshot from Greers N Motion LLC Photography.

Catered Meal

A catered lunch will be provided\, along with snacks and refreshments throughout the day.

Don&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to learn from other young professionals and connect with peers who are passionate about shaping the future of the Evansville Region. This event is designed to support and elevate you\, wherever you are in your career journey!



LOCATION:421 N.W. Riverside Dr. Evansville IN 47708-1047 UID:e.2684.1333743 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260615T042611Z URL:https://evvregion.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-yp-conference-1565373?sourceTypeId=Hub END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR