Young Professionals Network
![Young Professionals Network members at the 2019 summer party](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xsml/public/2020-12/yp-summer-party-01_1536.jpg?h=7a7a370d&itok=NM6PemQF)
Become a member of the Council today to be part of the YP Network. Interact with thought leaders and experts, expand your world view, and grow your personal and professional networks. We all play a role in shaping our global future, and the Council is here to connect you with opportunities to increase your impact.
![Two YP members at the 2019 Summer Soiree](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_sml/public/2020-12/yp-summer-soiree-2019-02_1536.jpg?h=56d8baa6&itok=qItEtvpu)
![A group of YP Ambassadors talking at an event.](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_sml/public/2023-08/YP-Ambassadors-2020-3.jpg?h=4db29ff9&itok=eL2rLbwN)
![A member of the Emerging Leaders program giving a presentation.](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_sml/public/2023-08/EL%20Speaker%201220x686.png?h=e23e6f7e&itok=NJZlEOEK)
![Council President Ivo Daalder speaking at the 2019 YP Summer Party](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxsml/public/2020-12/yp-summer-soiree-2019-03_1536.jpg?h=853844b1&itok=VhHoX9xN)
Council President Ivo Daalder speaks at the 2019 YP Summer Soiree. This annual event gives YPs a 360° view of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs' expert research, dynamic programming, and influential platform as a premier convener of global policy leaders.
![YP members show off their prizes at the 2022 YP Global Trivia Bowl.](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxsml/public/2023-08/YPs%20at%20Trivia%20Bowl%201220x686.png?h=e23e6f7e&itok=mNBkDlm8)
YP members show off their prizes at the 2022 YP Global Trivia Bowl. At the annual trivia bowl, members of our Young Professionals Network and the public are invited to flex their knowledge of global affairs.
![YP members answers questions in a post-event interview with Council staff.](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxsml/public/2023-08/YPs%20at%20Event%201220x686.png?h=e23e6f7e&itok=pLmutaw0)
YP members answers questions in a post-event interview with Council staff.
![YP members meeting John Kerry after he spoke at a Council program.](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxsml/public/2023-08/John%20Kerry%20and%20YPs%201220x686.png?h=b2be5dbb&itok=vMcGLR65)
YP members meeting John Kerry after he spoke at a Council program. Every year, the Council invites global leaders and experts for balanced, fact-based conversations. Council YPs can participate in these events live or watch on-demand.