2026 LGBTQ+ Youth Convening

The LGBTQ Center OC is excited to announce its upcoming 2026 LGBTQ+ Youth Convening, a no-cost youth conference that is organized and led by youth leaders from VIVID, 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.

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The 2026 LGBTQ+ Youth Convening will take place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at Saddleback High School in Santa Ana.

This event is open to all ages and backgrounds, such as but not limited to: youth, students, parents, guardians, families, school support staff, administrators, counselors, professionals, and community members and organizers. We will provide two tracks with educational workshops geared towards youth and students and parents and professionals. Additionally, we will offer a community resource fair with over 50 local organizations offering a variety of resources, services, and opportunities. It will include interactive tabletop games and activities, giveaways, and information to ensure that you build connections, gain valuable information, and explore various community programs.

We invite the entire community to experience a day complete with influential speakers, workshop presenters, organizations, and our community resource fair working to provide inclusive practices to create restorative and intersectional spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth in Orange County and beyond.

Breakfast and lunch are included and free to attendees.

Main speakers and Performers include:

• To be announced!

Interactive Quad Activities and Family Fun

• To be announced!

Workshop topics and Community Resource Fair includes:

• Youth Leadership and Empowerment
• LGBTQIA+ Representation and Visibility
• Intersectionality
• LGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Self-care
• Building Resilience
• P​arent and Family Support
• GSA/QSA Student Support
• Restorative Justice
• Trans and Non-binary Student Support
• Education
• Civic Engagement and Involvement
• Creative Writing
• Art therapy and Calming space

And more!

Stay updated and informed through the LGBTQ Center OC’s Instagram (@lgbtqcenteroc) and website (lgbtqcenteroc.org) for the latest updates.

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