About the Annual ANYSYB Youth Leadership Forum
Each February, the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus sponsors this Youth Leadership Forum. During this two-day event, youth convene at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY to participate in keynote and workshop sessions, and on the second day, youth and Youth Bureau representatives are encouraged to set up appointments with legislators.
The forum is an interactive leadership and educational seminar offered to youth (ages 12 and older) and Youth Bureau personnel from across New York State. Youth engage in fun teambuilding exercises, participate in discussion groups, and are inspired to bring what they learned back to their communities.
2027 ANYSYB Youth Leadership Forum
February 1st-2nd, 2027 at the Troy Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY & the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY
The forum is an interactive leadership and educational seminar being offered to youth (ages 12 and older) and Youth Bureau personnel from across New York State. Youth will engage in fun teambuilding exercises, participate in discussion groups and be inspired to bring what they learned back to their communities. Suggested topics could be leadership skills, substance use prevention, effective communications skills, mental health and well-being, social media alternatives, and other positive youth development topics!
Call for Presentations - Submit a proposal for the education seminars offered to youth during this forum!
Deadline for Submissions: October 26, 2026
On Monday, February 1st youth will convene at the hotel; participate in workshop sessions- lunch and dinner will be served, and Tuesday, youth and chaperones are encouraged to set up appointments with legislators. Transportation will be on your own to the Capitol/Legislative Office Building. If you need assistance with how to make an appointment and with whom, please email nysyouthbureaus@gmail.com.
If you have questions regarding the Forum, feel free to contact Rebecca at Rrobarge@saratogacountyny.gov or Jackie Negri at nysyouthbureaus@gmail.com.
Registration will open soon! Please consider bringing youth to the Leadership Forum. This is a great opportunity for Youth Bureaus to demonstrate our commitment to the young people of New York State.