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La Luna, Rochester: 9/23
COVID has flattened the world even more so than it was. What’s the geopolitical impact, and the latest consumer tech trends to emerge? Set with a 007 backdrop to kick off a fun year!
We’ll Discuss: trends in Geopolitics, Consumer Tech and High Stakes Negotiation
Kin Event Space, Rochester: 10/21
With COVID impacting families financially and all the student debt out there how is higher education being transformed? Michael Huseby will be hosting a keynote presentation for this event.
We’ll Discuss: cost of higher education and predatory lending practices, ROI, emerging trends and competitors
Syracuse, NY: 11/14/21
Rule changes that will stick because of pandemic, consumption of sport content evolving, experience at venues; economics and player access.
We’ll Discuss: Economics of landscapes in professional sports
Magic Spells, Rochester: 12/16
Video games have evolved into an industry that is full of promise, and possible professional careers.
We’ll Discuss: parenting and the screen-time divide vs. e-sports scholarship
Planetarium, Rochester: 1/13
We’re living in times when we’ve regularly been exposed to things we never thought would happen; what if we’re not alone?
We’ll Discuss: UFOs and other unexplainable phenomenon
Butler Till, Rochester, NY: 2/10
Recently the term “gender-fluid” has become a household term. This begs the question: should gender define us?
We’ll Discuss: Challenging Gender Norms
George Eastman Museum, Rochester, NY: 3/24
A Shark Tank-style interactive event with transformative and emerging companies in our area!
We'll Discuss: Fastest growing industries in Upstate, New York
Florence & Siena, Italy: 4/23-4/30
A first class experiential trip with behind the scenes tours and access to art, music, and culinary experiences.
“Rebirth” out of the Black Plague in Italy; art, culture, food, music
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY: 5/12
John Torrens discusses how, in the context of entrepreneurship, ADHD can aid an individual in starting and running a business.
We’ll Discuss: transformative research into ADHD from YPO Member, John Torrens.
Rochester, NY: YPO Spouse Event, Date To Be Announced Soon
Spend a day working together on a Habitat for Humanity Home. Learn new skills, learn about Habitat, and learn the impact a single day can have in a family’s life.
The Lodge, Skaneatles: 6/9
The pandemic has changed how we communicate with our doctors and caregivers, and where capital is being allocated in medicine.
We’ll Discuss: telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and try out new technologies first hand.
