BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260909T160000Z DTEND:20260909T220000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Young Professionals Summit 2026 DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED\n\n\n\nThe Fort Worth Chamber's 2026 Young Professionals Summit\, presented by UTA West\, is designed for emerging leaders who are ready to invest in their personal and professional growth. This half-day summit brings together young professionals\, business leaders\, and community changemakers for an afternoon of meaningful connections\, practical insights\, and conversations about what it takes to succeed in today's workplace.\n\n \n\nThe summit theme\, "Find It in Fort Worth\," explores how young professionals can turn opportunity into action. As Fort Worth continues to grow\, so do the opportunities to build a meaningful career\, develop as a leader\, and make an impact within your organization and community. Through engaging discussions and real-world perspectives\, attendees will gain the tools\, confidence\, and connections needed to take the next step in their professional journey.\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nAttendees will hear from accomplished business and community leaders while exploring topics that matter most to today's emerging professionals\, including:\n\n\n\nKEYNOTE: \n\n\n \n \n FIND IT IN FORT WORTH:\n\n In a city full of opportunity\, your career is yours to build. Drawing from her own journey through setbacks\, risk\, and reinvention\, Elyse will share practical lessons on betting on yourself\, building the right network\, leading through adversity\, and turning challenges into opportunities for meaningful impact. \n\n \n Elyse Dickerson\, Founder & CEO\, Eosera\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPANELS:\n\n\n \n \n CAREER ACCELERATION:\n\n What actually sets high performers apart? Hear from leaders on how to stand out\, create opportunities\, and position yourself for growth within your organization. \n\n \n Devante Davis\, Atmos Energy\n Jeff Booth\, Higginbotham\n Laura Ivory\, Deloitte\n Leah King\, JPS Foundation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LEADERSHIP READINESS:\n\n You don't need the title to lead. Learn how to influence others\, take initiative\, and demonstrate leadership in ways that build trust and open doors. \n \n Greg Staley\, TCU\n Jessica Heer\, Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership\n Mitch Whitten\, Visit Fort Worth \n Sara Fairly-Luna\, Leadership Fort Worth\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS:\n\n Long-term success requires more than just ambition. Explore how to manage expectations\, avoid burnout\, and build a career that is both high-performing and sustainable. \n \n Alana Mondragon\, Center for Transforming Lives\n Isabel Barnes\, Wells Fargo\n Jason Kopp\, Autobahn\n Jeanelle Davis\, Rainwater Charitable Foundation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WORKPLACE EFFECTIVENESS:\n\n Strong performance isn't just about doing the work\, it's about how you can communicate it. Gain practical insight on navigating workplace dynamics\, building credibility\, and making your impact visible. \n \n Ashley Freer\, Balcom Agency\n Brittany Greece\, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County\n Frank Rodriguez\, GM Financial\n Merianne Roth\, TCU\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WORKSHOP: \n\n How to build your personal board of directors. \n \n Jennifer Trevino\, Leadership Fort Worth\n Sara Fairly-Luna\, Leadership Fort Worth\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n Gain practical insights from experienced leaders\n Build meaningful connections with fellow young professionals\n Explore strategies for career growth and leadership development\n Invest in your future and your professional success\n\n\nSupport the Future of Fort Worth\nThe Young Professionals Summit is an investment in Fort Worth's next generation of leaders. Encourage emerging talent from your organization to attend or explore sponsorship opportunities to support the continued growth of our business community.\n\n \n\nYour support strengthens Fort Worth's business community and empowers the next generation to lead with impact. View the sponsorship menu here and reach out to Taylor for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
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\nThe Fort Worth Chamber'\;s 2026 Young Professionals Summit\, presented by UTA West\, is designed for emerging leaders who are ready to invest in their personal and professional growth. This half-day summit brings together young professionals\, business leaders\, and community changemakers for an afternoon of meaningful connections\, practical insights\, and conversations about what it takes to succeed in today'\;s workplace.
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The summit theme\, "\;Find It in Fort Worth\,"\; explores how young professionals can turn opportunity into action. As Fort Worth continues to grow\, so do the opportunities to build a meaningful career\, develop as a leader\, and make an impact within your organization and community. Through engaging discussions and real-world perspectives\, attendees will gain the tools\, confidence\, and connections needed to take the next step in their professional journey.
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What to Expect

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Attendees will hear from accomplished business and community leaders while exploring topics that matter most to today'\;s emerging professionals\, including:
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\nKEYNOTE: \;\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n
FIND IT IN FORT WORTH:
\n In a city full of opportunity\, your career is yours to build. Drawing from her own journey through setbacks\, risk\, and reinvention\, Elyse will share practical lessons on betting on yourself\, building the right network\, leading through adversity\, and turning challenges into opportunities for meaningful impact. \;\n\n
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  • Elyse Dickerson\, Founder &\; CEO\, Eosera
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\nPANELS:\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
CAREER ACCELERATION:
\n What actually sets high performers apart? Hear from leaders on how to stand out\, create opportunities\, and position yourself for growth within your organization. \;\n\n
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  • Devante Davis\, Atmos Energy
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  • Jeff Booth\, Higginbotham
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  • Laura Ivory\, Deloitte
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  • Leah King\, JPS Foundation
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LEADERSHIP READINESS:
\n You don'\;t need the title to lead. Learn how to influence others\, take initiative\, and demonstrate leadership in ways that build trust and open doors. \;\n
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  • Greg Staley\, TCU
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  • Jessica Heer\, Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership
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  • Mitch Whitten\, Visit Fort Worth \;
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  • Sara Fairly-Luna\, Leadership Fort Worth
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SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS:
\n Long-term success requires more than just ambition. Explore how to manage expectations\, avoid burnout\, and build a career that is both high-performing and sustainable. \;\n
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  • Alana Mondragon\, Center for Transforming Lives
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  • Isabel Barnes\, Wells Fargo
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  • Jason Kopp\, Autobahn
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  • Jeanelle Davis\, Rainwater Charitable Foundation
    • \n
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WORKPLACE EFFECTIVENESS:
\n Strong performance isn'\;t just about doing the work\, it'\;s about how you can communicate it. Gain practical insight on navigating workplace dynamics\, building credibility\, and making your impact visible. \;\n
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  • Ashley Freer\, Balcom Agency
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  • Brittany Greece\, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
    • \n
  • Frank Rodriguez\, GM Financial
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  • Merianne Roth\, TCU
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WORKSHOP:
\n How to build your personal board of directors. \;\n
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  • Jennifer Trevino\, Leadership Fort Worth
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  • Sara Fairly-Luna\, Leadership Fort Worth
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Why Attend?

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Support the Future of Fort Worth

\nThe Young Professionals Summit is an investment in Fort Worth'\;s next generation of leaders. Encourage emerging talent from your organization to attend or explore sponsorship opportunities to support the continued growth of our business community.
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Your support strengthens Fort Worth'\;s business community and empowers the next generation to lead with impact. \;View the sponsorship menu here \;and \;reach out to Taylor for more information.
\n LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Worth South Hotel & Conference Center UID:e.1802.23723 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260928T145451Z URL:https://business.fortworthchamber.com/events/details/young-professionals-summit-2026-23723 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR