Practitioners, leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders (such as funders, advocates, and conveners) throughout the youth ecosystem, in fields such as: out-of-school time, workforce development, child welfare, education, juvenile justice, and human services. 

Attending the Forum National Conference offers a range of benefits. By participating in the conference, you will:

• Build skills with more than 50 sessions designed to educate and inspire attendees on a range of topics related to youth development. These sessions are led by experts in the field and provide practical strategies and tools for improving programs, building capacity, and shaping policy.
• Cultivate community with abundant networking opportunities to connect with peers and leaders in the field. Attendees will have the chance to share ideas, build relationships, and collaborate with others who are passionate about youth development.
• Learn and share promising practices that have been successful in improving outcomes for young people. By showcasing local strategies and promising practices, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from these examples and apply them in their own communities.
• Expand your network by meeting professionals from a range of sectors and organizations and build new relationships with potential partners, funders, and collaborators.

Ultimately, attending the Forum National Conference will provide you with new knowledge, skills, and connections that will help you better support the young people you serve and advance the fields that comprise the youth development ecosystem.

The complete agenda and session descriptions are forthcoming. In the meantime, please see the schedule below for conference start and end times each day.