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Young Professionals Seminar

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Wichita, KS | Registration Fee: $150

Hosted by the Emerging Leaders Committee

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 

Registration is now open for the 2026 Young Professionals Seminar! This full-day conference features a panel of industry executives sharing their career advice, three keynote sessions geared towards advancing your professional development, boosting your emotional health and well-being, and plenty of networking breaks to interact with and learn from your industry peers.

The conference will be hosted at the Wichita Marriott in Wichita, Kansas and will be hosted the day before the PMMI Roadshow. Attendees are encouraged to attend the Roadshow, which is free to attend.

If you are looking for education and networking opportunities that are tailored just for rising leaders in the packaging and processing industry, you won’t want to miss the 2026 Young Professionals Seminar!

Need approval to travel to the event? Use this template as a guide to email your manager to help justify your trip!

This Conference Is Eligible for Financial Support from PMMI U

Take advantage of the PMMI U Skills Fund or Tuition Reimbursement Program to make this investment even more valuable.

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2026 Young Professionals Conference Agenda

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Executive Panel Discussion

Join a dynamic panel of industry executives as they share personal stories, lessons learned, and practical advice on navigating a successful career in the packaging and processing industry.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Networking Break

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Managing Generations Keynote

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Networking Break

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

AI Keynote

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Networking Break

2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

Work/Life Balance Keynote

3:30 p.m.

Event Concludes

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Happy Hour

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

Optional Dinner - YPS & Roadshow Early Arrivals

This event is ideal for entry to mid-level industry professionals who are looking to advance in their careers and network with peers. These professionals have roles across the supply chain, from sales managers, to marketing coordinators, to engineers. Note: Attendees are recommended to be age 35 and under. 

Stay Connected

The network stays connected via a dedicated LinkedIn group, sharing original content and discussing a variety of leadership topics, and through e-newsletters. Opt-in to the Young Professionals Network by clicking here.