More than 250 of Kentucky’s brightest young professionals, emerging leaders and entrepreneurs will meet in Louisville for a day of learning, networking and professional development.
The event, which is hosted by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Deloitte, is the first-ever statewide summit of young professionals in the Commonwealth.
About The Event
So, what should attendees expect?
The Kentucky Young Professionals Summit, which will be held at the Louisville Marriot East, will feature panel and small-group discussions with some of Kentucky’s most successful leaders, business people, and entrepreneurs.
Highlights include conversations on building your personal brand, starting a business from scratch and even a presentation on business meal etiquette.
The Kentucky Chamber will also announce the first-ever recipient of its Young Professional of the Year award.
The Detailed Agenda
Here’s a quick overview of the agenda:
9:15 a.m.
Opening Keynote: A Conversation with Teddy Abrams
Teddy Abrams, Musical Director, Louisville Orchestra
Interviewer: Jordan Harris, Client Relationship Executive, Deloitte Consulting
10:15 a.m.
It Starts with You
Justin Patton, Motivational Speaker
11:00 a.m.
Developing Your Brand from Day One
Peggy Noe Stevens, Founder and President, Peggy Noe Stevens & Associates
1:00 p.m.
Presentation of the Kentucky Young Professional of the Year Award
Jacqueline Pitts, Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing, Kentucky Chamber
1:30 p.m.
Keynote: A Conversation with Chris Ratterman
Chris Ratterman, Founder & CEO, Shady Rays
Interviewer: Jennifer Barber, Office Partner-in-Charge, Frost Brown Todd LLP
2:15 p.m.
Young CEOs
Condrad Daniels, President, HJI Supply Chains Solutions
Ryan Quarles, President, Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)
Paige Franklin, CEO, Aetna Better Health of Kentucky
Moderator: Ashli Watts, President & CEO, Kentucky Chamber
3:00 p.m.
Next Steps in Your Professional Development
Cassidy Hyde, Executive Director, Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL)
The event will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 9am to 3:30pm.
For the full agenda, visit kychamber.com.
For details on registering for the event, visit kychamber.com/events.
