The Young Professionals Connection’s Annual Gala will be held Aug. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Conservatory in downtown Des Moines. Keynote speakers Bridget Cravens-Neely, CEO of Big Brother’s Big Sisters of Central Iowa, and Julian Neely, director of United League, will address the attendees. Tickets and corporate sponsorships are available now. For more information, visit the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s website.