YPN Leadership Conference
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) seeks to empower the next generation of sign industry professionals to pursue leadership positions within the association and their own companies and to provide inspiration for the next steps in their career. Age is not a factor. If you’re in the first half of your sign industry career and working for a SAC-ACE member company, the YPN is for you!
We have had the privilege of hosting three amazing YPN Leadership Conferences. None of this would be possible without the dedicated individuals who bring their passion and expertise to every aspect of the event. Our industry, and by extension our association, wouldn’t be the same without these incredible people who make it all possible.
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Join us in Niagara Falls this October for the Young Leadership Network Conference, a premier event designed to support and elevate emerging sign industry professionals.
Held in conjunction with Sign Experience Canada 2025, this year’s conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, gain valuable industry insights, and explore pathways to leadership.
This special edition of the conference also marks SAC’s 70th anniversary, adding even more excitement to the experience. Whether you're looking to grow within your company or take on a greater role in the industry, the YPN Conference is your gateway to new opportunities. If you’re in the first half of your sign industry career and working for a SAC-ACE member company, this experience is for you!
Registration Opens April 2025! Keep an eye out your inbox as seats are limited for this member only event.
Hear it from your peers:
Why the YPN Conference Matters!
“The YPN leadership conferences are unlike any personal or professional development I have been to before. They focus intensely on the connections we form in a relatively small industry as the pillar of what makes us so strong. Meeting others my age in the same field helps contextualize wins and losses we all have and serves as a platform to improve with newfound focus. I would recommend any young person stepping into the industry to join in on these conferences and the YPN in general. The information gained and the people you meet will propel your career forward like nothing else.”
– Will Gibbs, Fast Signs Scarborough
"Attending the recent YPN leadership conference in Montreal was an enlightening experience for me as a young professional. The conference was a meaningful moment in my professional journey, equipping me with skills and perspectives to lead authentically and drive positive change...this was a great opportunity to network with peers who share my passion and to learn from mentors who generously shared their expertise."
– Rebecca Potvin, EM Plastic
"I loved the opportunity to meet other like minded, young professionals in the same field. Learning that we all experience the same issues on a day-to-day basis. Making new friends for hopefully a long time to come."
– Michael Linardi, ND Graphics