Each February, the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus sponsors this Youth Leadership Forum through funding by a legislative grant. 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 state representatives. 

 

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.  

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2026 ANYSYB Youth Leadership Forum
February 2nd-3rd, 2026 in Meeting Room 6 of the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY

REGISTER HERE

 

All youth participating in this year's Forum are encouraged to participate in our annual Community Service Project benefitting a local organization by bringing the donation items to Meeting Room 6 and the Registration Table during the event. Costs associated with more than 1 chaperone.

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The following links are important for registration and more information about this event:

 

2026 Permission & Medical Form for All Youth Registrants

This word document should be completed for each youth that registers for the event and retained for your records.

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2026 Invoice

This invoice should be completed and submitted with payment for each additional chaperone or youth bureau staff who plan to attend the event beyond the first one.

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Event Itinerary

This PDF includes the schedule of sessions and events on February 2nd-3rd.

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LEGISLATIVE VISIT SCHEDULING FOR FEBRUARY 3RD

Youth bureaus are asked to call their Legislators to schedule your visits with youth on February 3rd. ANYSYB does not schedule, however, if you need assistance in identifying your Legislator or how to make an appointment please email nysyouthbureaus@gmail.com and we will provide guidance. There is not a formal program on February 3rd, your visit schedule only.

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Please register here https://forms.gle/QWvKe5nboAL3YS22A by January 10, 2026.

The registration date is firm since we have to meet a deadline for the block of rooms at the hotel. 

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Hotel accommodations, meals and registration fees are included for all youth and one (1) chaperone per youth bureau. 

 

Additional Youth Bureau staff will be responsible for the event registration fee ($75) and hotel accommodation rate ($150) - total $225. Amtrak accommodations are reimbursable with an invoice and receipt. Scholarships can be requested if the fee is a hardship. 

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Checks can be made payable to the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus.

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Check-in for the Forum will be held from 11:30 am - 12:45 pm in Meeting Room six (6) on the concourse level of the Empire State Plaza; boxed lunches will be served.

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If you have questions regarding the Forum, feel free to contact Rebecca at Rrobarge@saratogacountyny.gov or Jackie Negri at nysyouthbureaus@gmail.com.

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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.