Hickory Young Professionals
Hickory Young Professionals
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LeaderCon 2024 - Brought To You By Hickory Young Professionals

Hickory Metro Convention Center

Join us for LeaderCon 2024, brought to you for the 2nd year by The Hickory Young Professionals! LeaderCon 2024 will be held on August 9th, 2024 at The Hickory Metro Convention Center in beautiful Hickory, NC! 


At this summit you will hear from an array of speakers, that share insights into their worlds and the things that have helped them prosper, excel and succeed both personally and professionally. We invite you to join us as we Lean In. Level Up. and Engage. You won't regret it! 


If you've never had the chance to hear from Denise Ryan, with FireStar Speaking, then you are in for a treat! Denise is sure to bring the energy, and her "infectious energy, humor, and enthusiasm, set a room ablaze!" 


Darryl Bellamy Jr, from Fearless Inside, will also be in the house, and he is another speaker who brings the energy and leaves you feeling excited! 


Our event this year is sponsored by:

Title Sponsor - Appalachian State University 

Speaker Sponsor- Lenoir-Rhyne University 

Speaker Sponsor - Catawba Valley Community College

Lunch Sponsor - City of Hickory

Lanyard Sponsor - Shurtape Technologies, LLC 

WIFI Sponsor - Columbia Forest Products 

Snack Sponsor - Martin, Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A.

Networking Sponsor- Sawmills Parks and Recreation Department

Friends of HYP - Oz’s Jewelers, Whitfield's Florist 

Local Sponsors - David E. Looper & Company


You do not want to miss this lineup, so get your tickets today! 


Non-Member Early Bird Ticket
$75
Member Ticket
$65
Non-Member Ticket
$75
Professional Headshots - 3 Poses
$40
John Yang Photography will be joining us for Professoinal Headshots to be taken throughout the event. If you'd like to have your photo taken while in attendance, you can purchase here at any point. Upon purchase, a link will be sent to you so that you may sign up for a time that suits you during the event!
Makeup For Headshots - Mini Touch Up
$25
Want your face touched up before you get your headshots done? Swing by and visit Natalie at Blend and Brush - Esthetics by Natalie! She will give you 20 minutes of her time to make you look your best! A link will be sent to you upon purchase, if you'd like to sign up for your time slot prior to the event!
Makeup For Headshots - Full Coverage
$75
Want your face fully redone before you get your headshots done? Swing by and visit Natalie at Blend and Brush - Esthetics by Natalie! She will give you 45 minutes of her time to make you look your best! A link will be sent to you upon purchase, if you'd like to sign up for your time slot prior to the event!
Want A Little More?
Free
Want A Little More? If you are a go getter and want to get a jump on the day, this option is for you! Join us from 8am-8:45am to get some one-on-one time with local Top 10 Under 40 Trailblazers, and ask them questions, pass your business cards, and engage with them before the event kicks off!
Vendor Booth
$250
Interested in setting up your booth to sell items or advertise your business? Join us in the Vendor Hall for an opportunity to get your name in front of lots of new people! Vendor Booth Purchase includes 1 attendee ticket.
VIP Preferred Seating
$500
This is a group ticket, it includes 8 tickets
Reserve a table for 8, in the priority seating area for your group, by purchasing one of our VIP Preferred Seating tables.
Volunteers
$20

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