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November 18, 2026
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Bristol, CT
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Your Future is Being Built Here
| November 18, 2026 | Bristol, CT | Your Future is Being Built Here
November 18, 2026 | 1:00-6:00 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Bristol, CT
What Becomes More Valuable When AI Does More?
Building the human advantage for what's next.
Your Future is
Being Built Here.
NextGen Summit is Hartford Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (HYPE)’s annual event bringing together young professionals and leaders for a day of connection and conversation.
The Summit explores trends shaping the next generation of talent and the future of work, giving young professionals practical tools to grow their careers while helping leaders better understand and prepare for the workforce of tomorrow.
What to Expect
NextGen Summit takes place on Wednesday, November 18 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
We will explore the skills and qualities that will become more valuable as AI does more, discover how experiences beyond your job can help build your career, and hear from young professionals and leaders about what it takes to stay adaptable, create opportunity and lead.
Designed to provide value across all industries, this event is ideal for young professionals in the workplace, recent college graduates looking to jumpstart their careers, entrepreneurs or side hustlers building their brands, and people managers and leaders.
Why it Matters
AI is changing how we work. It can write, analyze, automate, create and increasingly perform tasks that once required significant time and expertise.
But that raises a more interesting question:
If AI can do more, what should people do more of?
NextGen Summit 2026 will bring young professionals and established leaders together to explore the skills, experiences and relationships that become increasingly valuable as technology advances.
This is not an
AI Conference.
AI is the catalyst for a larger conversation about careers, leadership, human potential and opportunity.
The conversation around AI and the future of work is everywhere. We don’t need another event telling people that AI is changing the workplace.
Instead, NextGen Summit is acknowledging that change has occurred in the workplace due to AI and we’ll cover what it means for you.
For young professionals, NextGen Summit will explore the following…
How do I stay relevant?
What skills should I develop?
How do I build a career when career paths are changing?
How can I gain experience outside my job?
How do I create opportunities for myself?
What resources exist in the Hartford Region?
For leaders, NextGen Summit will explore the following…
How is AI changing the skills organizations need?
How do we develop emerging talent?
What does the next generation need from its leaders?
How do we recognize leadership potential beyond a job title?
How do we create workplaces where young talent can grow and contribute?
Thanks to Our Sponsors
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Travelers
Lanyard Sponsor
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UConn School of Business
Sponsor
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NBC Connecticut and Telemundo
Media Partner
Sponsorship Opportunities
Learn about our sponsorship opportunities and fill out our form below to get the process started!
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Highlights
Presenting sponsor of NextGen Summit
Premier placement on all marketing & promotional materials
Industry exclusive opportunity
10 tickets to the event (1 table for your group)
Opportunity for leader of your choice to be featured in 2027 Beyond the Title series
Opportunity to collaborate on 1 spotlight story to be published to;
HYPE social channels
HYPE newsletter
Pre-Event Sponsorship Elements
Logo prominently displayed on event website and online registration
Spotlight announcement on HYPE social media and newsletter
Brand incorporated in all press release and media communication
Podcast guest: Choose a representative on the MHA’s Pulse of the Region Podcast leading up to the event
Logo and brand featured in MHA daily newsletter, The Hartbeat
Logo and brand featured in HYPE bi-weekly email newsletter
Prominent placement on event branding and promotion, including:
MHA, Hartford Chamber, CHC, CT IFS, and HYPE newsletters
Social media promotion across HYPE channels
Logo on social media campaigns (paid + organic)
Event Day
Sponsor recognition to launch The Summit
Company spokesperson to receive 2-3 minutes on stage for opening remarks
Premium seating package for employees (15 tickets)
Logo on event signage
Tagged on social media posts the day of The Summit
Opportunity to host a table at The Summits resource fair
Post-Event Sponsorship Elements
Highlighted in post event email to all registered
attendeesFeatured in wrap up article about the event
Branding exposure on all post event promotion; email, organic, and social
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Highlights
Exclusive sponsor of the Summits keynote speaker
Featured placement on all marketing and promotional materials
Pre-Event Sponsorship Elements
Logo prominently displayed on event website & online registration
Spotlight announcement on HYPE social media and newsletter
Podcast guest: choose a representative on the MHA’s Pulse of the Region Podcast leading up to the event
Logo placement on event branding and promotion, including:
MHA, Hartford Chamber, CHC, CT IFS and HYPE newsletters
Social media promotion across HYPE channels
Logo featured in email marketing campaigns targeting young professionals and entrepreneurs (ages 22- 35), mid-career professionals (ages 35-45), and corporate
executives, (ages 45+)Logo on social media campaigns (paid + organic)
Event Day
Sponsor recognition to launch the keynote speaker session
Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker
Premium seating package (10 tickets)
Logo on event signage & lanyards
Opportunity to have a table at the HYPE resources fair
Tagged on social media posts
Post-Event Sponsorship Elements
Highlighted in post-event email to all registered attendees
Featured in wrap-up article about the event
Branding exposure on all post-event promotion; email, organic, and social
Opportunity to collaborate on 1 spotlight story to be published to;
HYPE social channels
HYPE newsletter
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Highlights
Exclusive sponsor of Moderated panel discussion
Featured placement on all marketing and promotional materials
Pre-Event Sponsorship Elements
Logo prominently displayed on event website and online registration
Spotlight announcement on HYPE social media and newsletter
Logo placement on event branding and promotion, including;
MHA, Hartford Chamber, CHC, CT IFS and HYPE newsletters
Social media promotion across HYPE channels
Logo featured in email marketing campaigns targeting young professionals and entrepreneurs (ages 22- 35), mid-career professionals (ages 35-45), and corporate executives, (ages 45+)
Logo on social media campaigns (paid + organic)
Event Day
Sponsor recognition to launch the Panel
Company representative to introduce the Panel
Premium Seating Package (10 tickets)
Logo on event signage
Tagged on social media posts
Opportunity to table at resource fair
Post-Event Sponsorship Elements
Highlighted in post-event email to all registered attendees
Featured in wrap-up article about the event
Branding exposure on all post-event promotion: email, organic and social
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Highlights
Sponsor of the VIYP sponsorship – Very Important Young Professional
Help provide budding young leaders the opportunity to attend The NextGen Summit - 40 young professionals will receive complimentary registration for the in-person event
Logo placement on all marketing & promotional materials
Pre-Event Sponsorship Elements
Logo prominently displayed on event website & online registration
Branding exposure on event materials
Logo featured in email marketing campaigns targeting: Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (ages 22-35), Mid-Level Career Professionals (ages 35-45), Corporate Executives (ages 45+)
Logo placement on event branding and promotion, including;
MHA, Hartford Chamber, CHC, CT IFS and HYPE newsletters
Social media promotion across HYPE channels
Logo on social media campaigns (paid + organic)
Event Day
Sponsor recognition on stage to welcome young professionals to the event
Logo on event signage
Premium Seating Package (10 tickets)
Tagged on social media posts
Post-Event Sponsorship Elements
Highlighted in post-event email to all registered attendees
Featured in wrap-up article about the event
Branding exposure on all post-event promotion: email, organic and social
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Highlights
Exclusive Social Hour sponsor at the Summit
Following the NGS all attendees are invited to attend a swanky reception post program
Logo placement on all marketing & promotional material
Pre-Event Sponsorship Elements
Logo displayed on event website & online registration
Branding exposure on event materials
Logo featured in email marketing campaigns targeting: Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (ages 22-35), Mid-Level Career Professionals (ages 35-45), Corporate Executives (ages 45+)
Logo placement on event branding and promotion, including;
MHA, Hartford Chamber, CHC, CT IFS and HYPE newsletters
Social media promotion across HYPE channels
Logo on social media campaigns (paid + organic)
Event Day
Sponsorship recognition on stage when announcing the Social Hour
Logo on event signage
Featured in wrap-up article about the event
Branding exposure on all post-event promotion: email, organic and social
Post-Event Sponsorship Elements
Highlighted in post-event email to all registered
attendeesFeatured in wrap-up article about the event
Branding exposure on all post-event promotion:
email, organic and socialLogo featured in email marketing campaigns
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Highlights
Sponsor of the HYPE Resource Fair
Supporting young professionals as they build community in Greater Hartford
Help expose young professionals to the many opportunities to “live, work, and play” in the Hartford Region
Logo placement on all marketing & promotional materials
Pre-Event Sponsorship Elements
Logo prominently displayed on event website & online registration
Branding exposure on event materials
Logo featured in email marketing campaigns targeting: Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (ages 22-35), Mid-Level Career Professionals (ages 35-45), Corporate Executives (ages 45+)
Logo placement on event branding and promotion, including;
MHA, Hartford Chamber, CHC, CT IFS and HYPE newsletters
Social media promotion across HYPE channels
Logo on social media campaigns (paid + organic)
Event Day
Sponsor recognition on stage to welcome young professionals to the event
Tabling opportunity at the resource fair
Logo on event signage
3 tickets to the event
Tagged on social media posts
Post-Event Sponsorship Elements
Highlighted in post-event email to all registered attendees
Featured in wrap-up article about the event
Branding exposure on all post-event promotion: email, organic and social
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A specially curated ticket bundle for the NextGen Summit.
What is the FuturePower Pass?
Secure exclusive seats for you and your team with five or more tickets to the Summit! This curated bundle is perfect for forward-thinking individuals, HR professionals, and industry leaders who are committed to embracing the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow’s
workforce.Why Choose a FuturePower Pass?
By investing in this ticket bundle, you not only secure access for your entire group but also become a FuturePower Partner. Your logo will be featured on event website, and you will have the opportunity to table at the HYPE resource fair.
Interested in Sponsoring?
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