Youth Services Events

Designing Purpose-Driven AI Ecosystems for Multicultural Youth

Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 10-11 am Pacific
Location: Online
Cost: Free

This webinar will help participants discover how educators, founders, and community leaders can use AI to expand professional opportunities and empower multicultural youth. It explores how emerging technology can be built not only for efficiency, but for belonging, opportunity, and long-term human potential. The session will examine how AI can support multicultural youth in navigating identity, career pathways, community connection, and personal growth. Participants will gain insight into how educators, founders, institutions, and community leaders can design tools that do more than automate tasks. They can help expand access, confidence, and possibility for the next generation. The workshop is led by Jeurys Santiago, founder and CEO of Minds With Purpose.

2026 LGBTQ+ Youth Convening

Saturday April 18, 2026 – 10 am - 3:30 pm Pacific
Location: Saddleback High School, Santa Ana
Cost: Free

Produced by LGBTQ Center OC, this one-day conference is organized and led by LGBTQIA+ youth leaders and allies from the LGBTQ Center OC’s Youth Leadership Program, called VIVID. This is a coalition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) student leaders and allies focused on community action and engagement through an inclusive and affirming lens. This year’s theme is “Recharge Your Rainbow.”

Stop The Violence Los Angeles - Keep Youth Safe

Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 3 pm - 8 pm Pacific
Location: 300 E Angeleno Ave, Burbank, CA
Cost: Donation

The Stop the Violence Los Angeles event, organized by the student-led PARTI program, empowers Los Angeles County youth to address community violence, equity, and wellness through fashion, music, art, and leadership initiatives. The Stop The Violence Los Angeles event features a VIP Reception, student fashion, music, an art showcase, and a post-event reception. This is a student-led event that combines fashion shows, talent showcases, and guest speakers with the goal of raising funds for youth-driven service projects that combat violence, hate, and bullying. Past events have served as platforms for youth to lead, participate, and build social awareness skills.

13th International Youth Conference (IYC13)

May 14-17, 2026
Location: Los Angeles and online
Cost: Free

The old models of diplomacy are no longer enough to solve the world’s most complex challenges. The 13th International Youth Conference is presenting to participants a new approach, Youth-Led Multilateralism. In this new paradigm, young leaders don’t just ask for a seat at the table – they build a new one, convening across borders to create tangible solutions for peace and development. The conference will bring together hundreds of changemakers from around the globe for four transformative days of action. Activities will include engaging in high-level dialogues with established diplomats, mastering practical skills in hands-on workshops on negotiation, conflict resolution, and policy advocacy, and building a global network of allies. Conference organizers encourage participation by students, activists, entrepreneurs, and young professionals who are passionate about driving real-world change, The conference is hosted by the International Organization of Youth and is available both for in-person and online participation.

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