Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) Announces First-Ever 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. Save the date! This first-of-its-kind event will take place on Thursday, October 16 at MGM Springfield.
Up Next is more than a conference – it’s a movement. Created to bridge the gap between potential and performance, this initiative is built on the belief that professional growth thrives at the intersection of experiential learning and community building. Designed to bring together emerging leaders for a day of workshops, keynote speakers, and high-impact conversations focused on directly addressing the pain points 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's not just about who's next – it's about who's READY,” shares Aiden McDonald, YPS Board Member. “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. Cannot wait to see you there.”
This one-day event brings together professionals from across the region for an energizing mix of expert-led 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.
The YPS Board is actively seeking sponsors for 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 President, Kara Bombard, at president@springfieldyps.com.
The date for ticket sales going live will be announced soon. Keep your eyes on the YPS website, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook for the announcement.
For more information or questions, 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.
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