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Join us at The Cutty Sark for the Young Professionals Awards 2023

YPN AWARDS

ERP Today has established the YPN for under 35s to connect across companies and enjoy events designed by young professionals, for young professionals.

Every year, we host quarterly events which are attended by YPN members across the UK, as they join for socials, fireside chats with industry experts, and together build a community of likeminded, ambitious young professionals. Members also have the opportunity to write for ERP Today, where they can have a voice on what under 35s need to flourish in enterprise tech.

The YPN council is chaired by Adam Stewart (Microsoft) and Yassy Shayesteh (Accenture), both former winners of the ERP Today Young Professional of the Year Award, alongside Vivien Boche (SAP), Avalon Ridler (SAP) and Polina Zotova (Deloitte).

In November, we are hosting the inaugural Young Professionals Awards, a first-of-its-kind awards ceremony dedicated to celebrating young professionals and their mentors across eight different categories, and recognizing the YPN Employer of the Year.

THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AWARDS

ERP Today is proud to be recognising the efforts of young professionals who are building the future of enterprise technology. We’re thrilled to be hosting a first-of-its-kind awards ceremony dedicated to celebrating exceptional under 35s in enterprise technology, alongside the companies and mentors who nurture their talent. There is no cost to submit a nomination, and tickets for the event will be available by invitation only, once the shortlisting process is complete.

Come and join ERP Today at The Cutty Sark, on 23rd November 2023, for an evening of food, fun and celebration.
It’s time we shout louder about the talent and hard work of the young professionals and their mentors who do so much to keep our companies thriving.

ERP Today is a staunch advocate for young professionals and the YPN platform is designed to give a much-needed voice to the next generation of technology leaders. The YPN awards is the only independent awards programme that recognises talent from across the enterprise technology industry and we couldn’t be prouder to play a small part in supporting emerging talent and providing the recognition they deserve.
- Paul Esherwood, Editor ERP Today

ERP TODAY LIVE! AND THE YPN

Joining us on video are Yassy Shayesteh, senior manager at Accenture, and Adam Stewart, product lead, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. Both Yassy and Adam are winners of the Young Professionals of the Year medal at the ERP Today Awards, and co-chairs of the ERP Today Young Professionals Network (YPN).

YPN SPRING SOCIAL

ERP Today’s Young Professionals Network were honoured to be joined by Lindsey Rowe, head of purpose programmes and sustainability at SAP, for our Spring Social.

The key lessons she shared were: It’s ok not to have a 5 year plan, work cultures are shifting, and human-to-human spaces for YPs are vital in a post-COVID world. Lindsey spoke about how it’s ok for people to want different things from their careers – the most important thing is to determine what makes you happy and feel brave enough to say no if something doesn’t work for you.

As Lindsey reflected, “This new network is super exciting, bringing together amazing and passionate talents from across the ERP sector.”

THE YPN @ ENACTUS

The YPN Council had a brilliant day at the Enactus National Expo, meeting with students looking to make a career in enterprise tech. With over 3000 students in attendance, the council spent the day talking about the network, and sharing advice from their career journeys so far. There were tote bags and treats, but more importantly, the chance to ask questions, no matter how big or small.

The council are excited to see how the YPN can make enterprise tech more engaging and accessible for students – particularly those who might not be aware of the sector and its breadth of opportunities. There is so much enthusiasm and ambition to tap into – the future is bright!

WHAT’S NEXT

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MEET THE YPN COUNCIL

Adam Stewart

Dynamics 365 Solutions Project Lead at Microsoft

“I’m really excited to be co- chair of the Young Professional Network. I look forward to helping build and foster a community that aims to support young professionals in technology to network, learn, and feel supported.”

Yassy Shayesteh

Value Realisation Lead at Accenture

“I’m thrilled to be continuing in my role as chair and co- chairing the YPN this year with Adam! I’m looking forward to continuing to grow the network and building a community where young people can come together to share their experiences, get advice, and meet peers.”