Name: Failing Successfully
Start: 2026-10-20
End: 2026-10-20

North Dakota might surprise you—and that’s the point. For many, Bismarck-Mandan is a first-time destination, and it delivers far more than just another box to check. Here, you’ll find one-of-a-kind attractions and off-site venues that take events and meetings beyond the fields, courses and four walls and into unforgettable experiences.

Plenty of cities have facilities. What sets us apart? The extra. From history, culture and arts to outdoor adventure, dining and shopping, Bismarck-Mandan has it all—right on the Missouri River and surrounded by rolling hills.

As North Dakota’s capital, we combine professional infrastructure with authentic hospitality and a central location that’s easy to reach by road or air. Add in access to key industry sites, walkable downtowns and built-in pre- and post-conference adventures and you’ve got a destination that works hard—and plays even harder.

Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau

Failing Successfully \*\*What if failure is the most important part of your story?\*\* Success rarely happens in a straight line. Behind every accomplishment are wrong turns, missed opportunities, difficult decisions, unexpected setbacks, and moments when things simply didn’t go according to plan. Join the Young Professionals Network for Failing Successfully, an evening dedicated to the lessons we learn when things don’t go as expected. Four local professionals will take the stage to share the highs and lows of their journeys—the challenges they faced, the mistakes they made, and the moments that ultimately helped shape where they are today. October 20 6:00–8:00 PM Eclipse Venue This isn’t about celebrating failure for failure’s sake. It’s about creating an honest conversation around the realities of professional growth and recognizing that setbacks can be some of our greatest teachers. Your $5 admission includes: \* Stories and insights from four local professionals \* Professional development and lessons learned \* Genuine networking opportunities \* Dinner \* Access to a cash bar Come for the stories. Stay for the connections. Leave with a new perspective on what it really means to succeed. Admission is $5 for both YPN members and non-members. Website Link: https://ypnetwork.org/events/

Failing Successfully

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