Alaska Young Professionals Summit
Alaska Young Professionals Summit
At the annual Summit, more than 200 young professionals attend a series of immersive in-person and online sessions and panels presented by successful and experienced business, government, and community leaders. Attendees are fueled by a phenomenal keynote speaker, insightful discussions, and have the opportunity to connect with local experts. Content is geared toward all levels of employees and executives and we welcome professionals from all industries. The Summit provides young professionals with the chance to elevate and step up their game in the professional world.
2022 Alaska Young Professionals Summit
April 29-30, 2022
Dena'ina Center + virtual via Whova!
2022 Keynote Speaker
David Norris was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. Skiing was a passion he was able to pursue on the collegiate level at Montana State where he received an undergraduate in accounting and won 2nd place at the NCAA championships in 2014. David continued his education and skiing career at Alaska Pacific University and received his MBA. In 2019, he started Front Range Financial, which created a way for David to remotely provide bookkeeping and accounting services to clients while continuing to pursue his love of skiing. By building his company to fit his lifestyle, David is able to work year round even while ski racing in Europe from November through April.
Skiing isn’t the only activity David loves, fly fishing and mountain biking are also favorite pastimes. David’s other major accomplishments include earning a U.S. National Championship title in cross country skiing in 2019, racing at two World Championships for the U.S. Team, and is currently working to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team this winter. Defining that Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop attitude, David is also a three-time winner of the famous Mt. Marathon foot race, and the current course record holder.
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with the Alaska Young Professionals Summit whether you're in Anchorage or across the state.
Alaska Young Professionals Summit Awards
In addition to education and valuable networking, the Summit honors a Young Professional of the Year and an Entrepreneur of the Year at the keynote reception. Nominations are received from across the state and are voted upon by the state's participating young professional groups and Chambers of Commerce.
2021 Winners
Jin Chen
Entrepreneur of the Year
Daniel Volland
Young Professional of the Year
Dr. Jocasta G. Olp
Outstanding Service Recognition
2019 Winners
Amber McDonald
Entrepreneur of the Year
Corey Hester
Young Professional of the Year
2018 Winners
Keith McCormick
Entrepreneur of the Year
Ryann Swalling
Young Professional of the Year
2017 Winners
Elizabeth Eldridge
Entrepreneur of the Year
Caitlin Goettler
Young Professional of the Year
Peter Luchsinger
Outstanding Service Recognition
2016 Winners
Josef Lorenz
Entrepreneur of the Year
Jon Taylor
Young Professional of the Year