International Conference
About WYC’s Annual International Conference
Join us at United for Youth on September 25 and 26, 2024! Get ready for insightful discussions, impactful workshops and inspiring speakers as we work together to build brighter futures for young people.
Registration Announcement:
Join Us at the United for Youth!
We are thrilled to announce the opening of registration for our Annual Virtual Conference: United for Youth! Click here to register today. Registration is FREE and open to all members of the WYC global community.
Mark your calendars and return to this page on July 31 to secure your spot. Don’t miss out on this transformative event!
Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to be inspired and empowered. Together, we can make a difference—United for Youth!
Event Details
- FREE admission.
- The event will be fully virtual, ensuring accessibility for all participants.
- A dynamic 2-day program featuring speakers from diverse backgrounds and regions worldwide.
- Daily Start and Ending Times Coming Soon
- Interactive elements will be integrated throughout, including live keynote presentations, guided networking sessions, small group workshops, virtual expo booths, live prize drawings, and more.
Sponsorship or Exhibitor Booth opportunities are available, for more information contact Abby Lemay, alemay@worldyouthclubs.org
Interested in sponsoring United for Youth? Reach out to Jessica Hubbard (jhubbard@worldyouthclubs.org) or Kirk Dominick (kdominick@worldyouthclubs.org) for more information.
Christina Friend
Joined by Mike McTernan
Going Beyond the Event – Creating Mission Loyalists!
Learn from experienced fundraisers how to leverage volunteers and committees to raise money at your next event, and for years to come! Discover how to move your event attendees from participants to friends of your organization.
Adine Zornow
Joined by Mike McTernan
Going Beyond the Event – Creating Mission Loyalists!
Learn from experienced fundraisers how to leverage volunteers and committees to raise money at your next event, and for years to come! Discover how to move your event attendees from participants to friends of your organization.
Dr. Jarmese Sherrod
Empowering Youth Leaders through Selfless Service: Strategies for Success
In a world of social media, likes, and clout baiting, how do we readjust our scope to prioritize the true fundamentals needed to help us unite and be a part of the solution to change the world? Discussion explores how best to teach youth critical thinking and conflict management.
Duane Wilson
Growing Your Organization for Impact and Sustainability
Consistent, sustainable growth is a fundamental goal for your organization. It’s important to be prepared for the obstacles that might arise on the exciting path to growth. This discussion provides key strategies for effective, sustainable growth.
Fiorella Velarde
Reflect, Breathe, Act: How a Culture of Self-Reflection and Mindfulness Can Drive Organizational Success
Discussing the importance of self-awareness, and answering the ultimate question: What happens when self-reflection and breathing become part of the organizational culture?
Violet Way
Maria Vogel
Joined by Maria Vogel and Peggy Zherdev
Amplifying program impact with Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Discussing how to implement mental health practices to create effective programs that create long-lasting positive impact, providing understanding of current mental health teams, the confidence to start implementing best practices in your clubhouse, and the excitement to connect with your members on a new level!
Darcy Weaver
It’s AMAZING!
Discussing promising practices and lessons learned for scale-up and facilitation of regional and country-level adaptations of digital sexuality education resources.
Courtney Kimmel
Planeteer Clubs: Programming to Engage Youth in Building a Climate Positive Future
Discussing opportunities to engage youth in accelerating known solutions to climate change within diverse communities, including accessible and impactful climate solution action projects for young people in global communities to engage in.
Chris Yadon
Prevent and Recognize Child Sexual Abuse
Comprehensive discussion of the issue of child sexual abuse and available resources, how protection from child sexual abuse positively intersects with youth programming, and how to recognize and respond to signs of child sexual abuse.
Liadi Yusuff
Youth Digital Leadership
Discussing how to best provide young citizens with innovative opportunities that develop the values, attitudes, skills, and necessary knowledge required for every citizen to participate fully in their communities.
Gabriel Escaffi
Alejandro Lima
Joined by Alejandro Lima
Mapping Sustainability: Linking Strategies and Tools for CSOs
Discussing ways to achieve success through strategic stakeholder mapping, digital communication, and fundraising to raise awareness amongst organizations’ audiences.
Session Facilitated in Spanish! English Interpretation Available
Anjela Jenkins
Javiera S.
Joined by Javiera S.
From Accessibility to Inclusion: A Win-Win for Youth With and Without Disabilities
Anjela and Javiera discuss the importance of inclusive spaces. Participants will receive orientation on how to assess and improve the accessibility of their programs and activities, as a key first step to promoting inclusion.
Session Facilitated in Spanish! English Interpretation Available
Suriya Khong
Vanessa T.
Gigi G.
Joined by Vanessa T. and Gigi G.
Cultural Immersion Experience
Hear from Club staff and participants about this program’s creation and success. Club members will share their largest takeaways and advice for other Clubs looking to implement a similar program.
Annetta Wilson
You’ve Got Less Than 15 Seconds. Impress Me! How to Give the Perfect Elevator Pitch
Discussing the step-by-step system to create a short, unusual, and sometimes quirky reply to the question “What do you do?” in the time it takes for a short elevator ride.
Ron McHenry
Stewardship Concepts for Long-Term Growth
This discussion defines good stewardship practices and how they’re integrated throughout a mission-centered agency, leveraging relationships with long-term implications, advancing the mission of an organization in a holistic manner.
Mona Dixon
Mona Dixon shares inspiration, encouragement, and practical tips about sharing your story and communicating with others about your work.
Rick Goings
Susan Goings
Join Rick and Susan Goings for closing thoughts and reflections on the 3-day virtual conference, Lead-Innovate-Collaborate.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is United For Youth
September 25 and 26, 2024
What time is the conference?
Daily Start times will be at 10:00 AM EST. WYC will release the full schedule for United for Youth in August.
Will this conference be virtual or in-person?
Virtual Only
How do I register?
Registration is available on this webpage beginning in May 2024. WYC Affiliates and Supporters will receive an email invitation to register. Click here to join the mailing list.
Is there a cost to attend?
There is no cost to attend United For Youth.
How many tickets can I reserve?
There is no limit to the number of tickets that you can reserve, however, WYC asks that you reserve only the number of tickets that will be used. WYC recommends that Affiliates organize a ‘watch party’ at your organization to join the conference as a team.
How do I access the event?
Your unique access link will be sent by email after you register.
Will there be breaks?
Yes.
Will the conference be available in multiple languages?
United For Youth will be available in English, Spanish, and French.
What happens if I miss a day of the conference?
The full virtual conference will be made available via WYC’s YouTube Channel once the entire conference concludes.
What kind of networking opportunities will be available at this virtual conference?
United for Youth features designated times for guided networking. Additionally, there will be designated time to visit the partner program booths, where attendees can interact directly with staff members of youth-serving organizations.
What can attendees expect at United for Youth?
This year’s conference will be focused on live and interactive presentations from guest speakers, partner program booths, networking rooms, and more.
How can attendees give their feedback on the conference?
WYC Invites all attendees to share feedback in a post-event survey. Additional feedback may be directed to Abby Lemay, Vice President of Impact.
How can I access technical support during the live event?
Technical Support will be available from the Conference Production Team. If immediate assistance is needed, contact Tony Galvao directly at +1 (215) 429-1249
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