Join us for a full day of professional growth and networking at the MHK Professional Development Day! This premier event is designed to empower professionals across industries, from emerging leaders to seasoned executives, with insightful sessions, dynamic speakers, and invaluable connections.
Our programming features five key themes to help you elevate your career and impact:
🔹 Small Business & Entrepreneurship – Gain insights on innovation, growth, and sustainability in today’s business landscape.
🔹 Leadership – Develop the skills to lead with confidence, vision, and influence.
🔹 Technology – Stay ahead of the curve with discussions on emerging trends and digital transformation.
🔹 Early Career – Build a strong foundation for success with strategies for career advancement and professional growth.
🔹 Community – Explore how professionals can collaborate to drive regional economic and social impact.
Keynote Speakers
🥇 Luncheon Keynote: Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan, President/CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center. Uncertainty and Conflict: Living in the Gap
“Life can be hard. Leading can be even harder. Whether in our professional, volunteer, or personal lives; change is constantly afoot and constant change requires agility, space for learning new information and skills, and willingness to experiment. This keynote will explore some of the skills and behaviors needed to exercise leadership during times of uncertainty and conflict.”
🏆 Closing Keynote: Travis Geopfert, Head Coach of Track & Field at Kansas State University, will inspire us with lessons in perseverance, motivation, and high-performance leadership.
Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself, expand your network, and take your career to the next level. Reserve your spot today!
8:00 a.m. Registration Opens with Coffee and Networking
8:30 a.m. Welcome and outline of the day
9:00 a.m. First breakout session
10:15 a.m. Second breakout session
11:30 a.m. Lunch
11:45 a.m. Luncheon Keynote
1:00 p.m. Third breakout session
2:15 p.m. Fourth breakout session
3:30 p.m. Closing Keynote
4:30 p.m. Networking Reception
5:30 p.m. Adjourns