Young Professional Society to Present Up Next Summit on Oct. 16
SPRINGFIELD — The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) announced the launch of the Up Next Summit, a first-time leadership event designed to empower, inspire, and connect the region’s rising professionals. This event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 16 at MGM Springfield, and tickets are now on sale. Click here to reserve a spot.
Designed to bring together emerging leaders for a day of workshops, keynote speakers, and high-impact conversations, Up Next 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,” said 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 with the Up Next Summit. 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 about partnering for this event, email Kara Bombard, YPS past president, at [email protected].
