Young Professionals Network

YPN Convention 2025

Serving Christ Through Vocation

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  • Strengthen your faith as you pursue professional ambition. The Convention will provide encouragement, connection and growth.

  • Friday, November 7, 2025:

    • 6:00 pm: Registration & Mixer

    • 7:00 pm: Welcome

    • 7:30 pm: Session 1: Janice Anderson

    • 8:30 pm: Q & A with Janice

    Saturday, November 8, 2025:
    All-day, program begins at 9:00 a.m.; workshops and booth bazaar after sunset

    • 7:00 am: Breakfast (complimentary if staying in hotel)

    • 9:00 am: Session 2: Small Group Discussions

    • 10:30 am: Ministry Spotlights

    • 11:00 am: Session 3: Pastor Chris Lu

    • 1:00 pm: Lunch

    • 2:00 pm: Regional Networking

    • 3:00 pm: Workshop Session 1

    • 4:00 pm: Session 4: Honourable Justice Donald McLeod

    • 5:30 pm: Dinner

    • 6:30 pm: Workshop Session 2 (Booth bazaar opens)

    • 8:00 pm: Networking

    • Ms. Janice Anderson, Senior Policy Advisor at the Government of Canada

    • Pastor Saixi (Chris) Lu, Toronto Chinese Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    • The Honourable Justice Donald McLeod, Ontario Court of Justice

  • Registration is $80 (includes food).

    Accommodation is available at the event location: Marriott SpringHill Suites, 612 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan, ON L4K 4B4. See the registration form for booking.

    Hotel group rate available until Oct. 8, 2025.

Be a Disciple in Your Profession.

What is YPN?

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a community of Seventh-day Adventist Christian young professionals seeking to contribute to their industries through professional development and spiritual growth. We believe that success in any profession is linked to spiritual growth and moral character.

  • To create a community of young people who are committed to professional growth and serving Christ in their industries.

  • To foster professional excellence and spiritual growth, giving young Adventist professionals tools to navigate their careers while staying true to their faith.

  • Co-Chairs: Isabela Bibulovic & Pastor In Pyo Hong

    Chapter Development: Brenda Maranga

    Resource Development: Natasha Nithiarajan

    Data Development: Jean-Pierre Nehme & Polyanna Oliveira (Assistant)

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Grow Spiritually, Excel Professionally!

YPN provides a community of young professionals with networking opportunities, mentors, and spiritual growth resources across all industries. In addition to professional development, you will better understand how to integrate your faith with your career.

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