UP Leaders Youth Fest: Turning Youth Voice Into Action
Schedule
Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Rise Recovery | San Antonio, TX
About this Event
✨ What Is This Event?
The UP Leaders Youth Fest is a youth-led event created by the UP Leaders of Tomorrow — a group of young leaders working to make San Antonio better for students and young people.
This event is a space where young people come together to talk about the issues impacting their lives and turn ideas into action.
You won’t just listen — you’ll participate, share your voice, and connect directly with leaders who help make decisions in our city.
🎯 What You Can Expect
✅ Youth-led sessions on real issues affecting young people
✅ Conversations with elected officials & community leaders
✅ A resource fair with programs, internships, and opportunities
✅ Free food + swag 🎁
✅ Raffles & giveaways
✅ Space to meet new people and build community
🧠 Topics Youth Will Lead
All sessions connect to building a stronger future for young people through healing, access, voice, and systems support, including:
- 🧩 Mental Health & Wellness
- 🎓 College & Career Access
- 🗳 Civic Engagement & Voting
- 🎤 Youth Voice & Leadership
- 🌎 Immigration & Community Support
👥 Who Should Attend?
This event is open to everyone, especially:
- Youth & young adults (ages 14–24 encouraged!)
- Students
- Educators & school staff
- Families
- Community members
- Policymakers & local leaders who want to hear directly from youth
No prior experience needed — just come ready to learn and share.
💬 Why This Matters
Young people are experts in their own experiences.
This summit creates a space where youth can:
- Speak about issues that impact them
- Practice advocacy with decision-makers
- Learn how change happens
- Commit to real action after the event
🍕 Food • 🎁 Swag • 🎟 Raffles
Yes — there will be free food, giveaways, and chances to win prizes throughout the event!
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Check-in and Registration (First 50 to arrive will get FREE SWAG!)
Info: Check-in will be open 30 minutes before the event begins. Get there early to be one of the first 50 attendees to receive a tote bag with free swag! There will also be FREE FOOD and VOTER REGISTRATION available!
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome & Kickoff
Info: An UP Leader of Tomorrow will open up our event and go over the agenda for the day. We will hear from the CEO of UP Partnership, Cathy Jones, as well as a local leader, on the importance of youth creating spaces and conversations around issues that affect them directly.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Youth Policy Breakout Sessions (Round 1)
Info: Our youth will present first round of presentations
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Resource Fair + Networking
Info: In between sessions, families and students will have about 45 minutes to have lunch, enjoy the resource fair where over 10 organizations will be tabling and offering youth resources and information, and network with elected officials.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Youth Policy Breakout Sessions (Round 2)
Info: Youth present second round of presentations.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Action Commitments, Raffle, & Closing
Info: Meet back in main gathering space to close out the evening with a call to action, a raffle for prizes, & a celebratory ending!
Where is it happening?
Rise Recovery, 2803 Mossrock, San Antonio, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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