COAST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HOST 7TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING CONFERENCE, CYP IGNITE
Coast Young Professionals (CYP) is pleased to announce its 7th annual leadership and learning conference, CYP Ignite, at Boomtown Casino in Biloxi on Thursday, November 6th, 2025. This half-day conference will run from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and aims to inspire, inform, and light careers on fire.
The Ignite Conference offers young professionals a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. It’s designed to inspire them to reach new heights in their careers while empowering them to make a meaningful impact in our community. By bringing together emerging leaders from across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, this event ignites passion, drives ambition, and equips them with the tools they need to succeed.
The conference will feature keynote speaker Ross Dellenger from Yahoo Sports. The breakouts will be held in conjunction with a mentorship session featuring LeAnna Saucier, Mark Loughman, Tiffany Bell, Jacob Breland, Angela Wolfe, Chris Estrade, Renee Johnson, Bryan Jacobs, Shanna Pegues, and Jamie Miller. There will also be a CYP Past President panel featuring Heather Sanders, Katie Widdows, Jakavious Pickett, and Jase Payne, who will share their insights on how CYP has shaped their careers and goals.
Admission for CYP members is $30, and admission for potential members is $35, including breakfast. Several sponsorship levels are still available.
For more information or to sponsor this event, contact CYP Director Shilah McCollum at 228.604.0014 or Shilah@mscoastchamber.com.
Coast Young Professionals (CYP) is committed to developing young leaders on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. CYP offers numerous opportunities in professional development, leadership, networking, volunteerism, education, and government. Members of CYP are exposed to hundreds of other young professionals gearing up to leave their footprint on the Gulf Coast.
