WHEN
Friday, April 29, 2016
Summit: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
AL.com River Region YP Summit
This is where young professional influencers from every professional, social and nonprofit corner of the River Region will join together to network, share ideas and celebrate each other. We’ll be tackling relevant issues and hearing from employers and business leaders with fresh ideas for reaching millennials.
Reserve your spot today! Complimentary beverages are limited to the first 150 registrants.
Agenda
11:00am – 1:00pm
Food Truck Pop Up
Grab a bite and eat on the street! MGM’s local food trucks will be stationed around the fountain at Court Square for a quick pop-up lunch hour. Sample something from all your favorites or try something new! #eatmgm
12:30-1:00pm
Doors Open | Registration
1:00 – 1:45pm
Keynote: Leading Millennials in the Air Force: How the Millennials are Playing a Part in Our Military’s Future
Welcome:
Montgomery Mayor, Todd Strange
Event Co-Chair, Clay McInnis
Event Co-Chair, Ashley Jernigan
General Gerald V. Goodfellow
Join our keynote speaker, Commander of Squadron Officer College, and Commandant, Squadron Officer School, Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, General Gerald V. Goodfellow, as he shares his inspiring insights and vision for grooming our nation’s newest and largest generation of military and civilian leaders.
2:00 - 2:50pm
Millennials Rising: Our City, Our Way
This town hall style meeting will allow YP’s representing organizations across the River Region a chance to give their best elevator pitch to all attendees looking to connect in the community!
Crowd participation will be encouraged in this lively discussion.
Facilitators:
Jeannie and Austin Gaines, Emerge Montgomery
Hosted by: Emerge Montgomery
Sponsored by: AUM College of Business
3:00 – 3:45pm
Fast Track your Career
This powerhouse panel will discuss the unique career and job dynamics of the River Region and how you can GET IN, MOVE UP IN and DOMINATE your career field.
This is a don’t miss event for employers and young professionals.
Moderator: Ashley Jernigan, Marketing Director, Kyser Property Management/Central Restaurant
Panelists:
Kenya Thompson, Market Manager, Milo’s Hamburgers
Laura Lewis, VP of Marketing & Membership, YMCA of Greater Montgomery
Sederick Fluker, Executive Director of Montgomery STEP Foundation
4:00 – 5:00pm
Montgomery’s Cutting Edge: Technology, Entrepreneurship and Downtown Development
Meet a few of Montgomery’s leading change makers as they share updates as well as practical lessons about starting companies and developments around Downtown Montgomery.
Moderator: Clay McInnis, Downtown Business Association
Panelists:
Clay Corman, State Director, AIM Angel Investors
Zac Gibbs, VP-Real Estate, Kress on Dexter
Boyd Stephens, CEO, Netelysis
Jared Freeman, President and CEO, ASE Credit Union
Hosted by: Montgomery’s Downtown Business Association
Sponsored by: Relf Law Firm
5:00 – 7:00pm
Happy Hour
It’s time to mix and mingle!
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The mission of the Alabama Young Professionals Summit is to connect young professionals and leaders to maximize impact within their own organizations and across their communities.
Sponsorships
Interested in sponsoring? Sponsorships begin at $1,000 and may include speaking opportunities, logo placement on AL.com advertisements and ongoing exposure leading up to the statewide AL.com Alabama YP Summit & Expo on July 14-15, 2016. Contact Ed Fields for details at efields@al.com or (205) 325-2199.