Ten at the Top’s annual PIQUE conference for young professionals returns to Spartanburg today, Thursday, April 16, bringing together emerging leaders from across the Upstate for an afternoon of workshops, executive roundtables, and networking at the Milliken & Company Customer Center on 920 Milliken Road. The full-day program runs from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., drawing professionals from Spartanburg, Greenville, and surrounding counties for one of the region’s largest young professional development events of the year.
This year’s lineup includes sessions on executive communication, career mapping, and whole-person wellness, led by speakers from Spartanburg Community College, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC, Milliken & Company, Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, and Pinnacle Partnership, among others. Attendees also have access to an AFL LinkedIn Lounge for professional headshots, an expo area, and executive roundtables running throughout the afternoon.
PIQUE is organized by Ten at the Top, the Upstate nonprofit that convenes regional leaders across government, business, and civic sectors. Hosting the event at Milliken & Company — one of Spartanburg County’s oldest and most prominent employers — underscores the textile and technology company’s ongoing investment in the next generation of Upstate talent. Tickets are priced at $29 for general admission, with sessions continuing through a 5:00 p.m. networking reception.
Q: When and where is PIQUE 2026 happening?
A: PIQUE for Young Professionals 2026 is taking place today, Thursday, April 16, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Milliken & Company Customer Center, 920 Milliken Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Q: Who organizes PIQUE and who attends?
A: PIQUE is organized by Ten at the Top, an Upstate South Carolina nonprofit focused on regional collaboration. The event connects young professionals from across the Upstate, drawing attendees from Spartanburg, Greenville, and surrounding counties.
Q: What topics are covered at PIQUE 2026?
A: Sessions this year cover executive communication, professional career mapping, and maximizing personal wellness. Speakers include professionals from Spartanburg Community College, Milliken & Company, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC, Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, and Pinnacle Partnership, among others.
Q: Why does PIQUE matter to Spartanburg’s business community?
A: Events like PIQUE help anchor young professional talent in the Upstate by giving emerging leaders access to executive-level networking and skill-building that might otherwise require travel to a larger metro. Retaining young talent is a consistent priority for OneSpartanburg economic development strategy.
Q: Is there a cost to attend PIQUE 2026?
A: General admission tickets are $29. The event runs from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a networking reception at 5:00 p.m. Check tenatthetop.org for registration details.
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