Project YOU 2026 Professional Growth Summit
Your Project YOU Attendee Hub
You're registered. Now build your Project YOU experience.

Use your Attendee Hub to plan your breakout sessions, book Career Connection experiences, connect with other Project YOU participants, and find the information you need for event day.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Career Connection Experience: 11:30 AM–4:30 PM

Professional Growth Summit: 12:00–4:00 PM

University of North Florida | Jacksonville, Florida

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Plan Your Sessions

Pre-select the breakout sessions you currently plan to attend.

Book Career Resources

Schedule a headshot or résumé review before appointment times fill.

Stay Connected

Create your digital business card and reconnect with people you meet.

Know Before You Go

Review the schedule, event map, parking, and arrival information.

Plan Your Breakout Sessions

Choose one session from each breakout round. Pre-selecting your sessions helps us anticipate attendance and plan the room experience. Each booking can also be added to your personal calendar.

Important: Breakout pre-selection is optional and does not reserve or guarantee a seat. Seating will not be checked by name, you may change your selection on event day, and seating is first-come, first-served.
Breakout Round 1 | 1:30–2:30 PM
DESIGN YOUR FUTURE
Zanorfa Lynch

Room 1020 | 1:30–2:30 PM

Your Career Is Your Biggest Project: Leveraging Transferable Skills Across Marketing, Government, and Higher Education

Pre-Select Zanorfa's Session
DELIVER YOUR POTENTIAL
Kimberly Young

Room 1010 | 1:30–2:30 PM

The Room Before the Room: Getting In Where Scope Gets Set

Pre-Select Kimberly's Session
Breakout Round 2 | 3:00–4:00 PM
DEVELOP YOUR STRENGTHS
Russ Parker

Room 1020 | 3:00–4:00 PM

Leadership Development: Your Greatest Risk

Pre-Select Russ's Session
FUTURE READY
Dan DeMott

Room 1010 | 3:00–4:00 PM

Don't Transform Technology. Transform the Business.

Pre-Select Dan's Session
Career Connection Experience

Career Connection is open from 11:30 AM–4:30 PM. Use the space throughout the afternoon for career resources, professional connections, recruiters and employers, mentoring, networking, and follow-up conversations with speakers.

Professional Headshot

Reserve a time for your professional photo during Career Connection.

Book My Headshot
Résumé Review

Reserve time for focused feedback on your résumé.

Book My Résumé Review
Stay Connected After Project YOU

Meet someone you want to reconnect with after the event? Join the optional Project YOU Connections Directory. Create a simple digital business card so other participating attendees can find you, and browse the directory to reconnect with people you meet during the Summit.

Create Your Digital Business Card

Add the professional information you are comfortable sharing, including your role, connection interests, LinkedIn or email, and an optional profile photo.

Create My Digital Business Card
Browse Project YOU Connections

Search participating attendees and reconnect by name, organization, Project YOU role, or shared networking interests.

Browse the Connections Directory

Participation is completely optional. Only information voluntarily submitted for sharing and approved for the Project YOU Connections Directory will be displayed. The directory is intended for Project YOU participants; please do not share the directory link outside the event community.

Continue the Conversation: Meet the Speakers

Have a question you didn't get to ask during your breakout session? Project YOU speakers will have an opportunity to continue conversations with attendees in the Career Connection Experience after their sessions.

At the end of each breakout, listen for the speaker's instructions about where and when they will be available for follow-up questions.

Look for the Meet the Speakers sign in Career Connection.

Make Your Connections Count

Project YOU is designed to help you build relationships you can continue after the event.

  • Use your attendee booklet to capture names, contact information, and follow-up notes.
  • Pens and note-taking space will be available at Career Connection networking tables.
  • Recruiters, sponsors, and employers are encouraged to have business cards or contact information available.
  • Use the Project YOU Connections Directory to reconnect with participants who opt in.
  • Follow up while the conversation is still fresh.
Your Registration Also Includes the Virtual Experience

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 12:00–4:00 PM | Microsoft Teams

Summit registration includes complimentary access to the Project YOU Virtual Experience, including the Career Growth Panel, guided networking, professional development sessions, breakout speaker previews, and Summit preparation.

View Virtual Experience Details
Your Project YOU Checklist

Before October 15, take a few minutes to personalize your experience.

□ Review the event schedule
□ Pre-select your breakout sessions
□ Book a headshot or résumé review if desired
□ Create your optional Project YOU digital business card
□ Review parking, arrival, and event map information
□ Come ready to connect
Design Your Future. Develop Your Strengths. Deliver Your Potential.