Greater ROC Young Professionals' Conference
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM) (EDT)
Description
*In-Person Conference
Greater Rochester Chamber invites you to the inaugural Greater ROC Young Professionals’ Conference on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Woodcliff Hotel Event Center, as part of our Greater ROC Young Professionals (GRYP) initiative.
This immersive, no-breakout-session conference is designed to spark growth through shared experiences, interactive sessions, and dynamic speaker presentations. Whether you're early in your career, navigating a transition, or ready to make your mark, this event will provide actionable insights, renewed motivation, and meaningful connections with ambitious young professionals aged 21–40 from across the region.
Hear from regional leaders and rising professionals on growth, leadership, and impact. Topics will include:
- The Art of Connection: Mentorship, Conversations, and Personal Branding
- 'Ask Me Anything' Panel Discussion: Driven, Not Drained: Building a Career Without Burning Out
- Designing Your Work-Life: Making Work, Work for You
- Building the Workforce of the Future with AI
- The Journey with Intention: Inspiring Growth and Giving Back
- No Title or Mask Required: Leadership from the Inside Out
Click here to see the conference program and detailed session descriptions, and click here to learn more about our speakers!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support our emerging professional community through sponsorship packages. Each includes brand recognition across event materials, onsite visibility, social media exposure, and ticket benefits. Click here to view sponsorship opportunities.
Why Attend?
The GRYP Conference is intended to be a launchpad for connection, inspiration, and growth. It is your opportunity to...
- Build a stronger, broader network with area's young professionals
- Gain tools to advance your career
- Discover ways to deepen your impact in Rochester
Program Timeline:
- 9:00 – 9:30 AM: Registration, Coffee, & Networking
- 9:45 AM – 3:30 PM: Conference (includes lunch break)
- 3:30 – 4:30 PM: Cocktail hour, networking, & vendor showcase
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (No refunds will be issued after this date)
Questions? Please reach out to Events Manager, Cassidy Pendell at Cassidy.Pendell@GreaterRochesterChamber.com
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Corporate Sponsors
Supporting Sponsor
Pricing:
- $110 per person – Chamber Members
- $150 per person – Non-Members
- $650 per table of 6 – Chamber Members
- $890 per table of 6 – Non-Members
- *Tables will be set as half-rounds seating 6 guests. If you’d like to purchase for a larger group, we can accommodate up to 10 per table. Please reach out to Cassidy.Pendell@greaterrochesterchamber.com
All employees of member organizations are considered members. Not sure if your company is a Chamber member? Click here for our member directory. Please reach out to Events Manager, Cassidy Pendell at Cassidy.Pendell@GreaterRochesterChamber.com if you need assistance with your member registration.
Vendor Tables:
- $500 - Vendor Table (Exclusive to Greater Rochester Chamber Members): The Vendor Showcase comes with 6" skirted table, and access to send up to 2 attendees to the conference.
199 Woodcliff Drive
Fairport, NY 14450 United States
Greater ROC Young Professionals