Power the Future: KALW Youth Empowerment Summit

Join us for KALW Public Media’s Youth Empowerment Summit: "Power the Future" an afternoon of inspiration, skill-building, and networking. Free and open to all Bay Area youth 14-22 years old.

🎤 Hear directly from young changemakers at the , , and

🛠️ Participate in skill-building activities:

• The Power of the Podcast: Interview techniques
• Social Media Skills for Change: We'll explore how to use digital organizing and creative activism to build an audience and amplify your messages

🤝 Connect with your community

Network with other young activists and discover opportunities in your city. This isn't just an event - it's the start of ongoing relationships and collaboration.

📈 Build your political puture

Learn concrete pathways to political leadership from young elected officials and experienced organizers. Whether you want to run for office, work on campaigns, or influence policy from outside the government, you'll leave with a clear next step.

• Young people aged 14-22 interested in making change in their communities
• Student government leaders and club organizers
• Anyone curious about how politics actually works at the local level
• Youth who want to connect with other changemakers across the Bay Area

With local elections happening across the Bay Area and new youth commissions forming, there are more opportunities than ever for young people to have real political influence. This event will connect you with the tools, people, and opportunities to make it happen.

This event is completely free, including refreshments and all materials. Tell us you're coming so we can plan accordingly.

This event is free for youth attendees and adult participants.

Please become a KALW member today and receive your first drink on us at all 220 Montgomery events.

📍 220 Montgomery St., San Francisco, 2 blocks from BART/MUNI
🚪 Doors open at 12:00
🗣️ Program begins at 11:30
🍕 Dinner on us
🆓 The event is free with an RSVP — and you are welcome to donate what you want

Please note:

• The event space is just to the left of the main entrance to the Mills Building at 220 Montgomery Street
• We recommend taking BART/MUNI, exiting at Montgomery, and walking two blocks north
• Ride-shares can drop off and pick up directly in front of the venue
• If you drive, there are several garages within two blocks of the event location

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