YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE & TRAININGS
2023 Annual Youth Leadership Forum
The 2023 Annual Youth Leadership Forum will take place on February 6th and 7th at the Empire State Plaza, in Albany.
On Monday, youth convene in Meeting Room 6 on the Concourse Level; participate in keynote and workshop sessions and Tuesday, youth and Youth Bureau representatives are encouraged to set up appointments with state representatives.
This event is sponsored by the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus and funded by a legislative grant. 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.
PAST CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
2022 Keynote Speaker
Jeremy Butler, Chief Administrative Officer, ICAN & Event Specialist, Grand Dynamics International (GDI)
2019 Keynote Speaker
Tonier Cain, Trauma Survivor, Trauma Informed Care Expert
2018 Keynote Speaker
Ken Nwadkie, Jr., Peace Activist, Video Journalist, Youtube Personality
2017 Keynote Speaker
Dr. Yusef Salaam, Advocate, Producers & Board Member, The Innocence Project
2016 Keynote Speaker
Regina M. Clark, CSP, International Speaker, Author & Founder, Creative Performance Solutions, LLC
2015 Keynote Speaker
Mark Fenton, National Public Health, Planning, and Transportation Consultant - helping to build more walkable, bike friendly environments
