AGENDA

Event hosted at Hotel Avail | 4100 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758

12:30pm - 1:00pm

Check-in

Arrive early for check-in and secure a good spot! First come, first served!

1:00pm - 1:15pm

Opening Kick-off

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1:15pm - 1:50pm

Beyond the 9 to 5: Building a Career and Life You Love with Tina Gilbert

Finding fulfillment isn’t just about landing the right job, it’s about designing a life that aligns with your values, strengths, and purpose. In this session, you’ll explore practical ways to grow your career, build meaningful connections, and create balance between what you do and who you want to become.

1:50pm - 2:00pm

10 Minute Break

Take a moment to recharge and attend to your needs. Use this break to return calls, reply to emails, catch up with new friends, or enjoy a cup of coffee from our coffee bar!

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Panel: AI in the Workplace with Payton Lenz & Chris Lynch

AI is here—and it’s not slowing down. We’ll dive into how industries are adapting, where it’s creating opportunities, and what you can do to stay ahead.

2:45pm - 3:20pm

Different Voices, Same Team: Making Connections out of Conflict with Hannah Hutchinson

Every workplace brings together people with different personalities, communication styles, and priorities. This session explores how to recognize those differences, find shared goals, and navigate conflict in ways that build trust and collaboration.

3:20pm - 3:30pm

10 Minute Break

Take a moment to recharge and attend to your needs. Use this break to return calls, reply to emails, catch up with new friends, or enjoy a cup of coffee from our coffee bar!

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Keynote: The Confidence to Lead: No Title Required with Windy Elstermeier

Great leadership isn't about your title, it's about how you show up. In this keynote, Windy reveals how she led teams, trained executives, and restructured culture before ever receiving the title. Packed with stories and actionable tools, this talk will inspire you to lead right where you are.

4:20pm - 4:30pm

Closing

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4:30pm - 5:30pm

Networking

Join us for Happy Hour! Indulge in delicious nosh provided by Oak Steakhouse and enjoy talking with your newfound friends from the day!

The YP Summit in Northwest Arkansas opened doors to connections I never imagined. Through the summit, I discovered nonprofits to engage with, peers to collaborate alongside, and even found lifelong friends. It deepened my appreciation for Northwest Arkansas and revealed the abundance of opportunities present here.