Conference Schedule
Student Sign-In & Breakout Room Assignments
9:00–9:30 am
Registration will open at 9:00 AM. Breakout rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend arriving early to secure your first choice. This is also a great opportunity to pick up your materials, meet fellow attendees, and get ready for a day full of insightful discussions!
Introductory Activities
9:30-9:55 am
Students will start with a Walking Debate activity. They will respond to statements about current issues and they will then briefly discuss their thinking with others.
Next, students will do a Speed Networking activity, where they have short, timed conversations with different classmates to get to know each other more!
Breakout Rooms #1
10:00–11:00 am (Immigration, Mental Health, International Conflict)
All sessions will be moderated by our Youth Advisory Committee members. Breakout sessions will feature expert panels on immigration, international conflict, and mental health, with interactive elements.
Breakout Rooms #2
11:00–12:00 pm (Immigration, Mental Health, International Conflict, Local Advocacy)
All sessions will be moderated by our Youth Advisory Committee members. Breakout sessions will feature expert panels on immigration, international conflict, and mental health, with interactive elements.
Closing Activity
1:00–2:00 pm
A member of our Youth Advisory Committee will wrap up the conference with inspiring concluding remarks including how YOU can get involved in planning next year’s Youth Agenda Conference!
Lunch & Action Lounge
12:00–1:00 pm
Enjoy a delicious lunch while checking out our Action Lounge on the 2nd floor! The Action Lounge will feature organizations and groups focused on youth empowerment, international conflict, immigration, and mental health education. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the important work these groups are doing and how you can get involved!