The Young Professionals Council just wrapped its FY26 year, and the numbers tell the story of a year bustling with opportunity. YPC held 12 events, welcomed 248 new members, and saw 1,148 total registrants across programming spanning 115 industries.
That included 4 networking events, 3 Professional Development sessions, 2 Meet the C-Suite forums, YPC Unplugged with City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and YPC Know the Board Chair. Members heard directly from regional leaders like John Middleton and Stan Middleman of the Philadelphia Phillies, Chris Franklin of Essential Utilities, and Villanova School of Business's Flannery Stevens, and connected with each other at venues across the city, from North Bowl to Patchwork Philly to Citizens Bank Park.
Beyond the events themselves, the report highlights the 21 members of the FY26 Advisory Board and the five committee co-chairs who steered YPC's work in civic engagement, membership, and content throughout the year. It also features a handful of stories written by YPC members themselves, covering everything from redefining career success to navigating the shift from college to the corporate world.
YPC now sits at nearly 2,000 members, making it one of the region's largest communities for young professionals building careers..
The full FY26 Engagement Report includes a letter from incoming Chair Rachel Kurlander, a farewell note from outgoing Chair Christopher Crawford, member spotlights, and a full look at the Advisory Board.
