NEK YPN Open Meeting
Join the NEK Young Professionals Network for food, conversation, and an open meeting to steer how we can support YPs in the Kingdom.
We're happy to welcome you to our 2026 Open Meeting!
The NEK Young Professionals Network (NEK YPN) is a resource for young professionals in the Northeast Kingdom to build connections, foster community, and enhance personal and professional development.
This year’s Open Meeting will explore the theme ‘Why NEK?’ as we reflect on what draws folks to the Kingdom and what keeps us here (or why you're considering leaving). We’ll gather for conversation (and food!) to look back on 2025 and welcome your input on how we can grow as a more valuable resource in 2026 and beyond.
Join the NEK Young Professionals Network for food, conversation, and an open meeting to steer how we can support YPs in the Kingdom.
We're happy to welcome you to our 2026 Open Meeting!
The NEK Young Professionals Network (NEK YPN) is a resource for young professionals in the Northeast Kingdom to build connections, foster community, and enhance personal and professional development.
This year’s Open Meeting will explore the theme ‘Why NEK?’ as we reflect on what draws folks to the Kingdom and what keeps us here (or why you're considering leaving). We’ll gather for conversation (and food!) to look back on 2025 and welcome your input on how we can grow as a more valuable resource in 2026 and beyond.
Good to know
Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
Location
St. Johnsbury Welcome Center
51 Depot Square
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
How do you want to get there?

Agenda
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Mildly Guided Networking
I don't know what to do with my hands or who to talk to when I show up at this kind of event- I get it! We're offering activities to help spark conversation and meet people around common interests.
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Storytelling
Sharing stories about how folks find the Kingdom, what inspires us stay, and a brief review of what the YPN accomplished in 2025.
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More Mildly Guided Networking
Time for more food, continuing conversations, and celebrating your 2025 wins!