Young Leaders’ Program

Celebrating 20 years of building the Next Generation

Celebrating 20 Years of SITE Young Leaders

In 2026, SITE proudly celebrates 20 years of the Young Leaders Program, a community dedicated to supporting and connecting the next generation of incentive travel professionals aged 35 and under. Over the past two decades, the program has helped emerging leaders build global networks, develop industry knowledge, and shape the future of incentive travel.

The anniversary celebrations began earlier this year at SITE Global Conference, where more than 40 Young Leaders gathered for a dedicated education and networking session, reconnecting with peers from across the global incentive travel community.

Throughout the year, SITE will continue marking this milestone with a series of activities and opportunities for Young Leaders to connect and grow. Dedicated Young Leader Conferences will take place in Frankfurt (May) and Las Vegas (October) ahead of the IMEX tradeshows, creating space for learning, networking, and community building. Young Leaders will also be featured throughout the year with a recurring column in both the inSITE member newsletter and the industry-wide Motivate newsletter, sharing insights and perspectives from emerging leaders across the industry. Additional activities and celebrations will be announced as we honor the impact of Young Leaders over the past two decades and look ahead to the next generation shaping the future of incentive travel.

What is the SITE Young Leaders’ Program?

The SITE Young Leaders’ Program is a global community of industry professionals aged 35 years or younger. By participating in the SITE Young Leaders’ Program, individuals will receive education and networking opportunities that appeal directly to those who are new to the industry. Our mission: to create a strong group of individuals who will not only become leaders in SITE and their local SITE Chapters, but in the greater industry as a whole.

To learn more about how to become a member, please email SITE@SITEglobal.com

SITE Young Leader of the Year

Congratulations to our 2025 Young Leader of the Year, Beatriz Sá, Portugal Travel Team DMC

The SITE Young Leader Award recognizes the unique contributions of a global Young Leader who shows an exemplary commitment to incentive travel through their volunteer activities, industry participation, and overall passion & enthusiasm for the industry.

Read about our award winners

SITE Young Leaders’ Conference

The Young Leader Conference (YLC) is a much-anticipated, twice-annual event that has traditionally taken place right before IMEX Americas in Las Vegas and before IMEX Frankfurt, bringing Young Leaders face-to-face from all over the world. A notable characteristic of SITE’s YL twice-annual conference is that it is “for Young Leaders, by Young Leaders. This ensures that content is always relevant to our new generation of incentive travel professionals. More information on: YLC Frankfurt and YLC Las Vegas.

Mentorship Program

This exciting program is designed to provide young leaders with connections across our SITE community and to develop their careers within the incentive industry. The program offers opportunities to collaborate with different sectors, with people from different chapters, and with experienced industry leaders.

Learn more

2026 Committee

IBOD YL Rep

Caoimhe Rice

Director of Sales – Moloney & Kelly DMC

Ireland

Co-Chair

Jeffrey Fehr

Business Development Director – Destination Canada

Canada

Co-Chair

Beatriz Sá

Business Development Manager – Portugal Travel Team

Portugal

Committee Member

Kelly Truitt

Director of Sales – Terramar, A DMC Network Company

USA

Committee Member

Jayne MacKinnon

Destination Development Manager – Cantrav

Canada

Committee Member

Rachel Siegel

Senior Account Manager – Hosts Global

USA

Committee Member

Megan Leslie

Director of Operations – Incentive Meeting Services

USA

Committee Member

Joseph Sanson

Corporate Sales Manager – Crystal Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group

USA

Committee Member

Dani Teel

Key Account Manager, Corporate Gifting – Revo Sunglasses

USA

Why Jeorge Zepeda is a Young Leader at SITE

Hear What SITE Young Leaders Have to Say

“The Young Leaders offer a fantastic opportunity to network and learn“
Alisa Walsh, EventWorks

“Being involved in SITE as a whole, our local chapter, and SITE Young Leaders has kept me connected to the industry trends, changes, and updates and has a direct impact on my professional and personal growth as well. I look forward to many more years with SITE and all it has to offer.”
Windsor Neal, Cultivate Corporate Premium Gifts

“SITE YL has had a unique impact on both my professional and personal growth. I look forward to more innovative education, new contacts and new memories!”
Greg Byrnes, Northstar Meeting Group

“I believe that SITE has opened doors professionally that may not have been opened for me without my SITE membership.“
Paola Quintero, Creative Group

“Being an active member of SITE has been the single most beneficial decision that I have made in my career to date.”
Aoife Delaney, DMC Network