A One-Day Leadership Experience for Emerging Leaders

A One-Day Leadership Experience for Emerging Leaders
Tickets Now Available for the Young Professional Society (YPS) Up Next Summit
 
Springfield, MA – The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) is proud to announce the launch of the Up Next Summit, a first-time leadership event designed to empower, inspire, and connect the region’s rising professionals. This first-of-its-kind event will take place on Thursday, October 16 at MGM Springfield, and tickets are now on sale - click here. 
 
Up Next is more than a conference.It's a movement where leadership potential meets opportunity. It’s about learning, connecting, and stepping into what’s next together. Designed to bring together emerging leaders for a day of workshops, keynote speakers, and high-impact conversations, the event will directly address the challenges faced by rising professionals and the leaders who champion their development.
 
“The Up Next Summit is a leadership initiative designed to empower emerging leaders through connection, growth, and bold action. It is not just about who is next. It is about who is ready,” shares Aiden McDonald, YPS President. “The 2025 Summit will serve as the official launchpad for this vision, providing attendees with actionable tools and connections they can bring back to their workplaces and communities. We cannot wait to see you there.”
 
This one-day event will bring together professionals from across the region for an energizing mix of expert-led micro workshops, networking, and big-picture conversations with topics ranging from community impact to personal development. In addition, Up Next will feature dynamic keynote presentations from Jill Monson, Founder of POP!more Confidence Coaching, and Michelle Wirth, Founder of Feel Good, Shop Local. Both speakers are known for their powerful insights on leadership, purpose-driven work, and community engagement.
 
In addition to ticket sales opening, the YPS Board continues to accept interest from companies interested in partnering the Up Next Summit. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses and organizations to align with the future of leadership in Western Massachusetts. Sponsorship offers meaningful brand visibility among a highly engaged, upwardly mobile audience while reinforcing a commitment to professional development, talent retention, and regional growth. For more information on partnering for this event, email YPS Past President, Kara Bombard, at president@springfieldyps.com.
 
Tickets are available now online - click here. More information about the Summit can be found online on the YPS website or on their social media channels: Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
 
For media inquiries, please contact Meghan Rothschild at meghan@chikmedia.us or (413) 218-4994.
 
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The Young Professionals Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) is a non-profit organization empowering young professionals and enriching our community. YPS is committed to fostering a diverse community of professionals in the Greater Springfield Region and giving them a place to connect and continue learning through unique experiences.