# Event Details - **Event Name**: RISE Conference 2025 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: One-day conference that will connect, inspire, and help you learn how to succeed as a leader in today's business world. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTSAbout this EventFrom Students to Leaders: Rise to Your PotentialDon't miss the RISE Conference (Formerly known as Polished) at Utah Valley University on Friday, November 7. Featuring engaging speakers on topics of Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Personal Financial Planning, and Career Development.RISE is a dynamic, full-day experience for students to connect with business leaders, explore career opportunities, and gain real-world insights. Featuring a keynote luncheon with bestselling author Trina Celeste, This event gives you the chance to build confidence, sharpen career skills, and expand your professional network.RISE is free and open to all students and young alumni. Registration includes the lunch and a swag bag with goodies from sponsors, and a free copy of the keynote speaker's book!Can't attend the entire conference? No problem! You’re welcome to join for specific sessions that fit your schedule. We encourage you to participate however you can! For those who join for all sessions will be entered into a drawing for awesome prizes after the last session.RISE Conference Schedule9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Check-in & Professional Photographs10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.: Career Development Workshops11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Networking Reception & Soda Bar11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Luncheon & Keynote Speaker: Trina Celeste1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Breakout Sessions2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Discussion Panel, "Rise Up with AI: Leadership, Finance & Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age"3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Networking Reception & Prize GiveawayThank you to this year's sponsors:Green Dot BankWoodbury School of BusinessUVU Entrepreneurship InstituteUVU Money Success Center & PFP ProgramUVU Business Impact LabAgenda?: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PMRISE Conference (Formerly known as Polished)Info: RISE is a dynamic, full-day experience for students to connect with business leaders, explore career opportunities, and gain real-world insights. Can't attend the entire conference? No problem! Look at the sessions below and attend the parts of the day that work for your schedule. ?: 09:00 AM - 11:30 AMCheck-in & Professional PhotographsInfo: Check-in and sign up to take professional photographs to use for your LinkedIn Profile?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMResilience in Action — From Olympian to Entrepreneur and Global InspirationHost: Akwasi Frimpong Info: • Join Ghana's first Skeleton Olympian, Akwasi Frimpong, as he delivers an engaging presentation about his remarkable 17-year Olympic journey and the inspiration behind founding the Hope Of A Billion Foundation (HOAB). Through his story and HOAB’s innovative programs, Akwasi highlights the power of resilience and the importance of reflecting on personal experiences to create positive change. This session will inspire students to pursue their dreams while exploring how their own stories can uplift and empower others.?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMNegotiate Like a ProHost: Jo DailamiInfo: Ready to stop leaving money on the table? This session offers tools & tactics to earn higher salaries. Learn to confidently navigate job offers and ask for raises so you can take control of your career and your paycheck.?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMThe Art of Getting Hired Host: Alex Call Info: Landing your dream job takes more than a polished resume; it’s about telling your story with confidence. Join three leading financial services professionals as they share insider tips on how to stand out in interviews, master the STAR method, and showcase your strengths in ways that resonate with employers. Whether you’re preparing for your first big interview or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with practical tools and proven strategies to get hired and thrive.?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMNetworking Reception & Soda Bar?: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PMLuncheon & Keynote Speaker: Trina Celeste (Orchestrating Life-Work Harmony)Host: Trina CelesteInfo: Orchestrating Life-Work Harmony: Conducting Your Personal Symphony of Personal and Professional Success • Discover how to move beyond “work-life balance” into true Life-Work Harmony with Trina Celeste. In this keynote you’ll learn to tune into your core purpose, remove the weeds of self-doubt, and set sustainable rhythms that power both career growth and personal well-being. Leave ready to pick up the baton and conduct your own success—on campus, in the boardroom, and everywhere in between.?: 01:00 PM - 01:35 PMSuccess Isn’t Linear: How to Pivot, Adapt, and Thrive Host: Jamaica MartinInfo: Your soft skills are often the most valuable tools you bring to the table. In this session, Jamaica shares how skills like empathy, communication, adaptability, and resilience helped her transition from social work into sales leadership and event marketing. Attendees will learn how to identify the soft skills they already have and apply them to stand out in any career path.?: 01:00 PM - 01:35 PMFrom Pennies to Profits: Unlocking Growth PotentialHost: Maysen MinorInfo: Every big success starts small. Explore how vision, resilience, and the right mindset can transform humble beginnings into lasting impact and profitability.?: 01:00 PM - 01:35 PMUtah is Last Again for Women Equality: What Can We DoHost: Dr. Tulinda Larsen Info: For the 11th year in a row, Utah has been ranked 50th out of all U.S. states for women’s equality. This session will explore the systemic barriers contributing to Utah’s persistent ranking, including wage gaps, leadership representation, and access to opportunities. More importantly, it will focus on actionable solutions—what individuals, communities, businesses, and policymakers can do to create meaningful change. Together, we will examine strategies to elevate women’s voices, increase economic and leadership opportunities, and foster a culture of equity that benefits all Utahns.?: 01:45 PM - 02:20 PMInside the Financial Industry: Real Stories, Real ImpactHost: Jennifer SwindlerInfo: • What does a career in financial planning really look like? In this candid panel, three accomplished professionals share their personal journeys into the industry—the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the lessons learned along the way. Students will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the opportunities within financial services, hear how leaders built meaningful careers, and walk away with inspiration (and practical advice) to shape their own path forward.?: 01:45 PM - 02:20 PMThe Power of Connection: Building Relationships That LastHost: Sindee Savage Info: In today’s workforce, technical skills will get you in the door—but it’s your ability to connect, build trust, and nurture relationships that will carry you forward. In this workshop, Sindee Savage shares lessons from nearly two decades of producing global events and leading communities, showing how curiosity, intention, and authentic connection can open doors to opportunities, strengthen leadership, and create lasting impact.?: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PMRise Up with AI: Leadership, Finance & Entrepreneurship in the Digital AgeHost: Jonyce BullockInfo: Join us for an engaging discussion panel where industry leaders explore how AI is reshaping entrepreneurship, personal financial planning, and leadership. Designed for students, this session will show you how to harness AI to market yourself, strengthen career skills, and stand out in the workplace of tomorrow.?: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMNetworking Reception & Prize Giveaway - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/orem/rise-conference-2025/100001772154234019 - **Event Categories**: Business, Art, Workshops, fine-arts, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Orem - **state**: UT - **country**: United States - **location**: Scott C. Keller Business Building at UVU - **lat**: 40.2762413 - **long**: -111.7124603 - **full address**: Scott C. Keller Business Building at UVU, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: RISE Conference 2025 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6a7135b656356ea62725fd3e119a033a206b9426fc3e0f0b6b386cb0ebd0742c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc296038-gmir.jpg?v=1759902250 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is RISE Conference 2025 being held? - **A:** RISE Conference 2025 takes place on Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm at Scott C. 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