# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Youth Empowerment Summit 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us in Sacramento for our annual Youth Empowerment Summit (YES)About this EventThe 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.Links to hotel registration and award nominations to come soon.Workshop Proposal formYouth Scholarship ApplicationVolunteer Sign-up 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!  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/237e4780-4e1a-11f0-ba59-7d7a7f1edfd7-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc1c0c0-gmir.jpg April 19🕑: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PMRegistrationInfo: Register at the registration table by  the main lobby and receive your nametag and any materials needed for the event. 🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMWelcome CeremonyInfo: Join us  for our opening ceremony for YES 2026 for icebreakers and introductions on how we will spend three day together. 🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PMAdvocacy 101 and Mock Advocacy VisitsInfo: After the welcoming ceremony to receive full training and information on advocacy and advocacy visits that you will have the opportunity to participate in 🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMNetworking and Connection Info: This is a time for you to take for yourself or to introduce yourself to someone you may not know. We will have more icebreakers and games for the room. 🕑: 05:45 PM - 07:00 PMDinnerInfo: Join us for dinner April 20🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AMOpening Ceremony and Keynote SpeakerInfo: Join us for our keynote speaker!🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMWorkshop Round 1 Info: Workshops are currently TBD. A list will be sent out to all registered attendees a month before the event. 🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PMLunchInfo: Join us for lunch 🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:30 PMAward LuncheonInfo: This is a time to recognize our award recipients for the work that they do with and for youth in CA. 🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:15 PMWorkshop Round 2🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:45 PMListening Session 🕑: 05:45 PM - 07:00 PMDinner and Networking April 21🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMRally Walk GatheringInfo: Please gather in the lobby to prepare to walk over to the capitol together for our rally. If you are someone that wants to speak at the rally be prepared to do so. 🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMRally Walk to capitol 🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMRally Info: This is a time and space for anyone that is comfortable doing so, to speak before we enter the capitol to advocate. This is the last time all attendees will be together as a group. A group photo will be taken during this time! 🕑: 11:30 AM - 04:00 PMAdvocacy Visits Info: You will receive information before and during the Summit on what visits you are doing and the group you would be working with during that time.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sacramento/youth-empowerment-summit-2026/100001258912624549
- **Event Categories**: workshops, business, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 188.58, max: 343.31, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sacramento
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena by IHG
- **lat**: 38.5816799
- **long**: -121.5024158
- **full address**: Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena by IHG, 300 J Street, Sacramento, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Youth Empowerment Summit 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Youth Empowerment Summit 2026 takes place on Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena by IHG, 300 J Street, Sacramento, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Youth Empowerment Summit 2026?
  - **A:** Youth Empowerment Summit 2026 is organized by California Coalition for Youth.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Youth Empowerment Summit 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sacramento, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Youth Empowerment Summit 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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