# Event Details

- **Event Name**: YPC 2026 Annual Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 2026 YPC Annual Gala on Friday, November 20, at The Shop DSM!

Each year, young professionals and business leaders come together to celebrate, connect, and engage with the Greater Des Moines community. This year’s theme, “Welcome to YPC,” celebrates the big-city opportunities and small-town connections that make Des Moines such a special place to live, work, and grow.

Enjoy an evening of dinner, networking, and a keynote program, along with the introduction of the 2026–2027 YPC Board.

Event Details:
📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
🕠 5:30–10:30 PM
📍 The Shop DSM | 901 Cherry Street, Des Moines

Ticket Pricing:

YPC Members: $60
Non-Members: $80
Table of 8: $600

Not a YPC member yet? Now is the perfect time to join! Members receive discounted gala tickets, making it easy to get a return on your membership investment right away.

Cocktail attire is encouraged. Registration is required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ypc-2026-annual-gala/200030927289512
- **Event Categories**: fourth-of-july-galas
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Shop DSM
- **lat**: 41.58333
- **long**: -93.628
- **full address**: The Shop DSM, 901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: YPC 2026 Annual Gala
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is YPC 2026 Annual Gala being held?
  - **A:** YPC 2026 Annual Gala takes place on Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Shop DSM, 901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing YPC 2026 Annual Gala?
  - **A:** YPC 2026 Annual Gala is organized by Young Professionals Connection.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** YPC 2026 Annual Gala is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If YPC 2026 Annual Gala sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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