About the Event

Converse and converge over the arts with professionals from across the Valley! Scottsdale Leadership, Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals, and NextGen@Scottsdale Arts invite you to join them for an evening of unforgettable art, ambiance, and networking along the Scottsdale Waterfront. Meet other art enthusiasts while building your network of professional contacts.  

Scottsdale Professionals Converge is where connections between well-established and seasoned leaders can come together with young and aspiring professionals, hoping to establish lifelong relationships through mentorship and empowering young professionals to engage within their community. 

Each reservation includes light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and access to The Billie Jo Herberger Lounge until 8 p.m. during Canal Convergence. Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot today and invite your network! 

Canal Convergence | Reflections is presented by Scottsdale Arts in partnership with the City of Scottsdale and the Salt River Project. 

Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals (SRYP) is a program of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Comerica, designed to engage young professionals ages 23–39. The mission is to educate, elevate, and collaborate with young professionals by providing a network where individuals can come together to support their career aspirations and the community. The goal of SRYP is to build a link between this demographic and the business and community leaders of Scottsdale.    

NextGen@Scottsdale Arts gathers and creates unique educational, social, and networking events year-round. NextGen’s mission is to promote the art of networking with like-minded young professionals 45 years old and younger, with a central focus on involving young professionals in the local arts community. NextGen seeks to use the power and inspiration of art to positively impact the local community while supporting Scottsdale Arts and each of its departments. For additional questions or to join NextGen, contact Sam Correa at [email protected]. 

Scottsdale Leadership has graduated more than 1,200 individuals who are prepared to take on leadership roles across our communities since 1986. Through powerful, transformative experiences during its leadership development programs, Scottsdale Leadership enhances the ability of leaders and creates engaged citizens who ensure a sustainable future for our community. For more information, call Scottsdale Leadership at 480-627-6710 or visit ScottsdaleLeadership.org. 

Thank you to our event partners! 

Randy Nussbaum