Graduate Eugene • 09.17.2026 • 8:30-4:30
One day. Hundreds of young professionals. A picture of Eugene that isn’t complete without you in it.
The Region’s Largest Gathering Dedicated to Young Professionals
Going on 11 years, the Eugene Young Professionals Summit is the regions premier, day-long conference bringing you the best of professional development, inspiring keynotes and networking opportunities.
Beyond skill-building, it’s a chance to learn about local issues and discover how you can get involved in shaping Eugene’s future. Attendees often say the most inspiring part is connecting with so many young professionals they didn’t even realize were here — making the energy in the room truly electric.
Your ticket includes: Tons of breakout opportunities, access to the best networking in the region, Coffee, lunch, and drink tickets to our YP Happy Hour at the end of the day.
Register for the event here.
2026 Summit keynote • Kedma Ough
Entrepreneur. Innovation Champion. 25-Year Oregonian
Kedma Ough is a fifth-generation entrepreneur and one of the Northwest’s leading voices on innovation and economic development. She’s spent her career helping underdogs — founders, side-hustlers, first-in-family business owners — find the funding and the nerve to build something real. She’s an Oregonian of 25+ years, and her message lands squarely where this Summit lives: your bigger picture doesn’t build itself.
Register for the event here.
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