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2026 BNP Forward

June 4, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Description

BNP Forward

An immersive half-day experience designed to equip emerging professionals with the skills, connections, and civic perspective needed to lead in Buffalo Niagara’s business community.

What You’ll Experience

  • Strategies to take ownership of your career path and professional growth
  • Practical communication techniques for navigating today’s workplace
  • Insight into how civic engagement strengthens leadership and expands networks
  • A deeper understanding of how the Buffalo Niagara Partnership supports regional economic development and policy
  • Direct connection with peers and regional Young Professional organizations during a closing networking happy hour


Program / Event Overview

BNP Forward is a half-day conference featuring three interactive learning sessions, followed by a panel discussion and networking happy hour:

Session #1: Own Your Edge: Why Professional Development Defines the Next Leader
Focuses on empowering participants to take charge of their career and leadership journey while understanding how individual growth strengthens the local business community.

Session #2: Speak Smart: Mastering Effective Communication in the Workplace

Session #3: Lead Where You Live: Building Impact Through Civic Engagement
Explores how civic involvement enhances leadership, expands networks, and creates career opportunities—plus practical ways to contribute in both community and workplace settings.

Panel Discussion: Regional leaders share real-world perspectives on leadership, engagement, and impact.

Happy Hour + Session #4: BNP YP Exchange
Network with peers while regional Young Professional groups table and share their programs.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 1:00–5:00 PM
Location: TBD

Tickets: $50 BNP YP Member
              $57.16 - New BNP YP Member (includes YP application fee & Event Ticket)

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Tickets: $50 BNP YP Member
              $57.16 - New BNP YP Member (includes YP application fee & Event Ticket)

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Contact Information

Buffalo Niagara Partnership
Name: Charlene Janiga
Phone: (716) 541-1770
Email: cjaniga@thepartnership.org
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