YP Symposium 2026: Celebrating 20 Years of Growth, Leadership, and Connection
 
Please join us for our Dubuque Area Chamber’s Young Professionals Dubuque Symposium 2026 on Wed., Oct. 21st, 11:30 am-4:30 pm, at Holiday Inn Dubuque.

YPD Symposium is a half-day, conference-style experience designed to provide area young professionals with tools to accelerate their careers and access out-of-the-box development. This dynamic event will feature the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers, gain insights from experts, and amass actionable takeaways covering essential skills like leadership, networking, and productivity.

Whether it be professional or personal, we strive to present attendees with information and connections to help them thrive in both the Dubuque community and today's competitive workforce. This conference is a must-attend for anyone focused on professional growth and personal success.

Registration closes October 14th.
 
AGENDA
11:30 AM - NOON | Registration and Lunch buffet
Noon - 12:10 PM | Welcome, Brien Nugent, YP Chair
12:10 - 1:00 PM | Opening keynote | Luke Soderling, Winner of Discovery's 60 Day Survival Challenge | 
1:00 - 1:15 PM | Share information for Breakout sessions 1A & 1B
1:15 - 1:25 PM | Break
1:25 - 2:25 PM | Breakout 1A & 2A

• 1A) Luke Soderling
• 1B) TBA

• 2A) TBA
• 2B) TBA

3:35 – 3:45 PM | Break
3:45 - 4:15 PM | Meghan Hackett award presentation
4:15 – 4:30 PM | Closing 
4:30 – 6:30 PM | After Hours Reception, Blue Moon Room, Holiday Inn Dubuque

Please join us from 4:30 - 6:30 PM in the Blue Moon Room for an YP After Hours event. Thank you to our Beverage sponsor Barton Wealth Management.

Young Professionals Dubuque is a program of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce.