YOUNG LEADERS SUMMIT

expand your network. gain new insight. grow as a leader.

The MTS Young Leaders Summit is an exclusive program on Monday, April 7, 2025. The program is open to young professionals under the age of 40 who have a passion for the mountain travel industry and are dedicated to growing their professional community and knowledge-base. During the Young Leaders Summit, attendees will explore critical topics within our industry and focus on their professional development—all while strengthening their leadership skills.

  • -Networking with and learning from peers

    -Active discussions on how to rebuild our industry for the better

    -Insights from industry leaders

    -Building connections that will last throughout MTS week and beyond

    -Recognition as part of an exclusive group

  • -Current employee in the mountain travel and tourism industry

    -40 years of age or younger on April 14, 2025

    -Demonstrates drive to be an influential part of the mountain travel industry 

See below for the 2025 Program

9:00am – 9:30am Welcome and Introductions

9:30am – 10:15am Icebreaker

10:15am – 11:00am Industry Resiliency and Stress Management 

11:00am – 11:15am Break

11:15am – 12:15pm Speak Up, Stand Out

12:15pm – 1:15pm Lunch

1:15pm – 2:00pm The Future of Our Industry

2:00pm – 2:45pm Agree/Disagree

In this session, we’ll throw out a statement that might be considered controversial in the travel world. You’ll have a quick moment to decide whether you agree or disagree with the statement and then you’ll confer with those who are on the same side as you. One member of the Agree and Disagree groups will share the group POV in a friendly debate. 

2:45pm – 3:00pm  Wrap Up

3:00pm – 4:00pm Happy Hour

Questions?