Youth Empowerment Summit 2026
Join us in Sacramento for our annual Youth Empowerment Summit (YES)
The Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) is an annual convening, produced by the California Coalition for Youth (CalYouth) and held in Sacramento. YES brings together young people, community leaders, and youth service providers from around California to explore, learn, share ideas, advocate, and work collectively to prevent, intervene, and end youth homelessness. The summit provides a platform for passionate and inspiring young people, leaders, and community members to connect and collaborate on solutions to accelerate strategies, programs, and approaches that reflect what youth want and need.
YES attendees can attend workshops, interact with speakers and panelists, hear from elected officials, learn about government youth-focused initiatives, ask questions, and participate in networking opportunities. At the conclusion of YES, young people and community members will have built a solid peer network and be equipped with knowledge, skills, and abilities to strengthen and resource their communities and youth programs.
Link award nominations to come soon.
Email jade@calyouth.org if you have any questions!
We will be using Whova as our event app! Look out for an email from Whova a month before the event so you can see the workshops, speakers, sponsors, and more!
Join us in Sacramento for our annual Youth Empowerment Summit (YES)
The Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) is an annual convening, produced by the California Coalition for Youth (CalYouth) and held in Sacramento. YES brings together young people, community leaders, and youth service providers from around California to explore, learn, share ideas, advocate, and work collectively to prevent, intervene, and end youth homelessness. The summit provides a platform for passionate and inspiring young people, leaders, and community members to connect and collaborate on solutions to accelerate strategies, programs, and approaches that reflect what youth want and need.
YES attendees can attend workshops, interact with speakers and panelists, hear from elected officials, learn about government youth-focused initiatives, ask questions, and participate in networking opportunities. At the conclusion of YES, young people and community members will have built a solid peer network and be equipped with knowledge, skills, and abilities to strengthen and resource their communities and youth programs.
Link award nominations to come soon.
Email jade@calyouth.org if you have any questions!
We will be using Whova as our event app! Look out for an email from Whova a month before the event so you can see the workshops, speakers, sponsors, and more!
Good to know
Highlights
- all ages
- In person
- Paid parking
- Doors at 2AM
Refund Policy
Location
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena by IHG
300 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Registration
Register at the registration table by the main lobby and receive your nametag and any materials needed for the event.
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Welcome Ceremony
Join us for our opening ceremony for YES 2026 for icebreakers and introductions on how we will spend three day together.
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Advocacy 101 and Mock Advocacy Visits
After the welcoming ceremony to receive full training and information on advocacy and advocacy visits that you will have the opportunity to participate in