2026 Regional Summit

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The summit logo; three words stacked on each other: A blue "LIVE" with a river in the R, a green "GROW" with a plant in the O, and a gray "LEAD" with an airplain crossing the A.

Young Professionals Regional Summit

July 28-29, 2026 | Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND

The Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals (GGFYP) are proud to announce the Young Professionals Regional Summit, set for July 28–29, 2026 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND. This is the first Regional Summit hosted by GGFYP since 2021. Designed to inspire, educate, and connect young professionals from across the region, the Summit will welcome attendees from Greater Grand Forks, Fargo, Bismarck, Minnesota, and beyond.

Registration opens early October

LIVE. GROW. LEAD.

  •  The two-day event will feature a diverse lineup of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, all tailored to empower attendees to:
  • Live –  Make the most of their location and integrate themselves into their community.
  • Grow – Gain skills, insights, and strategies to advance professionally in the region.
  • Lead – Learn how to make a meaningful impact in their workplace and community.

THE SUMMIT WILL INCLUDE

Collaborative breakout sessions
Keynote presentations with leaders from the upper midwest
Exciting excursions in award-winning downtown Grand Forks

LEARN SKILLS THAT WILL HELP YOU
(& YOUR ORGANIZATION)

  • Train to be a strong and skilled leader
    Connect with professionals across the region
    Instill the importance of community and civic involvement
    Inspire more engaged and motivated young employees
    Discover new ways of doing things within your industry
    Promote your company brand amongst future leaders

AGENDA

Monday, July 27

Early Arrival Registration

Tuesday, July 28

Full Day Conference
& Evening Social

Wednesday, July 29

Half Day Conference & Afternoon Excursions

Stay tuned for more details!

GUEST SPEAKERS & BREAKOUT SESSIONS

As we continue to develop the summit, we want to hear from you!
Please fill out this survey with your thoughts on what you’d like to see at the 2026 summit.

Stay tuned for more developments!

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EXCUSIONS

2026 Young Professionals Regional Summit

2026 Regional Summit