National Youth Leadership Summit

Powered by SAVE Promise Clubs

April 17-19, 2026 | Virtual

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Join youth leaders from across the country for a 3-day, youth-led virtual summit focused on leadership, connection, and action. Designed for SAVE Promise Clubs and Sandy Hook Promise–affiliated groups (grades 6–12), this experience brings together inspiration, skill-building, and real-world impact.

Event Highlights

Event Highlights

April 17 🎤 Concert & keynote to kick off the weekend (7-8pm ET on WHOVA)

April 18 🗣 Youth-led workshops on leadership, mental health, belonging, and civic engagement (12-3:30pm ET on WHOVA)

April 19 🏫 A hands-on community activation you complete in your own school or community

 

For summit swag, check out our online store.

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Game on. Your voice matters. Your leadership matters.

Bonus: The first 100 registered groups receive a Community Activation Kit to support hands-on action during the Summit weekend.

What is the Summit?

The National Youth Leadership Summit is powered by SAVE Promise Clubs. It’s organized by youth and for youth covering topics that youth leaders care about and helping make schools, homes and communities safer. During the virtual workshops, attendees connect on important issues like youth leadership, civic engagement, mental wellness, and connection & belonging.

 

For the Community Activation Activity, your group will participate in a community mapping experience that is created by our Youth Leadership Board’s Civic Engagement Committee.

Important Information

Registration

February 16 – Summit Registration Opens
March 3 – Workshop Sessions Open on WHOVA

 

All groups or individuals must be registered by a SAVE Promise Club advisor or other school or community-based organization adult.

 

Each registration includes an individual access link that can only be used on one device at a time to ensure a secure and smooth experience for all participants. If your group will be meeting in multiple rooms / locations, please make sure to have the adult leader of each group register separately. Once registered, watch for communications from our online hosts Whova about choosing workshop sessions for your group.

Resources from Previous Events

Explore our 2025 Summit Program.

Call for Workshop Proposals

The workshop proposal deadline has passed. Please consider applying next year.

Frequently Asked Questions

View our Summit Frequently Asked Questions document

 

Additionally, after you register your group, keep a lookout for communications and announcements from Sandy Hook Promise and WHOVA as we get closer to Summit weekend. 

Connect with Us

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Questions?

Reach out to us at [email protected].

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