YPC Summit

Event Sponsors

Date and Time

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

Location

Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center
3351 Percy Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Fees/Admission

$85 to Attend
Registration ends on April 10th at 11:59 PM

Contact Information

Maggie Piper
Send Email

Description

Welcome to the YPC Summit, where dreams come alive, and change is ignited! This extraordinary one-day event is designed to empower young professionals like you who are dreamers, changemakers, and innovators, to unleash their potential and become the leaders of tomorrow. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey that will leave you inspired and motivated to make a positive impact in your community.

Join us as we activate your curiosity, opening doors to new personal and professional growth opportunities. Connect with like-minded individuals, forge meaningful relationships, and plant your roots deep within our vibrant community.

With over 150 young professionals coming together, this day-long exploration promises to be an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in captivating keynote speeches, engaging panel discussions, and empowering change-maker sessions. This is your chance to connect with the leaders of today and tomorrow, as we unite to create a better future.

Remember: we are all in this together. So, come and be a part of the 2025 YPC Summit, where your dreams take flight and your leadership journey begins.

AGENDA
8:30-9:00 AM: Registration
9:00-9:10 AM: Welcome
9:10-9:25 AM: Opening Speaker: 2024 Young Professional of the Year
9:25-10:00 AM: Networking Activity
10:00-10:30 AM: Interactive Session: The Ladder of Integrity with Brandi Knight
10:30 AM: Break
10:45-11:30 AM: Breakout Session 1
The Modern Workplace & How to Thrive with Kristen Daniel or AI & Digital Tools for Career Growth with Garrett Duncan and Travis Shanhun
11:35-12:20 PM: Breakout Session 2
Self-Advocacy & Career Confidence with Laura Parker or Effective Generational Communication with Ashton Copeland
12:30 PM: Lunch
1:15-1:45 PM: Networking Activity
2:00-3:00 PM: Keynote Speaker: Sandy Stover
Leadership in a Rucksack
3:00 PM: Closing and Thank You

Meet Your Keynote

Sandy Stover

Sandy Stover is the CEO of Team Cadence Consulting, an Army Reserve officer, and a speaker dedicated to helping organizations build high-performing, purpose-driven teams. With decades of military service, Sandy started her journey as an enlisted Marine. Her leadership includes recent crises to include tornadoes, floods, ice storms, civil unrest, Southwest Border Mission, pandemic response, and the most challenging recruiting era in five decades. Sandy currently serves as a leadership instructor at the U.S. Command & General Staff College in the Army Reserves. Now an entrepreneur, she combines her military expertise and passion for resilience and trust to inspire and guide teams toward success.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US: