The Summit
Every year, Youth Collective holds its annual summit, bringing together young people to talk about issues that matter to them. Learn about our previous summits below!
2022: STOP THE SPREAD! Misinformation and Ethics
In April 2022, our virtual summit focused on the incredibly important and pressing issue of misinformation. Students from all over the world joined to participate in workshops, listen to speakers, and engage in conversation about how to help combat the spread of misinformation, all through the lens of ethics. Highlights included an Award Presentation and Live Q&A with Changemaker John Green, keynote address with Shereen Marisol Meraji, a youth-led interactive game, and panel discussion featuring young leaders.
2021: Youth Ethics Table: From Passion to Action
In April 2021, we held our first ever virtual summit! Students from across the world joined us over three sessions to explore their values, engage in difficult conversations, and focus on taking action in their communities, all through a lens of ethics. Each session featured incredible speakers, including the first ever recipients of the Changemaker Awards, interactive workshops, media, and performances.
2020: Beyond the Vote: Gen Z and Civic Engagement
In March 2020, our 2nd annual summit focused on civic engagement and the skills needed to be an informed and active citizen, including facts about voting, civil discourse around important issues, and media literacy. Over 200 high school students from NY and NJ gathered at The New School in New York City to attend sessions organized by youth advisors and partners. Partner organizations included the Prindle Institute for Ethics, Reel Works, YVote, and MediaWise. Featured speakers and performers included Ziad Ahmed, Deja Foxx, Chelsea Miller, Matt Post, Hari Sreenivasan, and Lexi Lawson.
2019: Confronting Bias
In May 2019, WNET’s first Youth Collective Summit brought young people together to engage in dialogue around ethics and steps we can take to confront bias. Approximately 150 students attended the event at Paley Center for Media. Contributing partners included the Prindle Institute for Ethics, All Arts, Films BYkids, DIYdoc, IntegrateNYC, and Reel Works. Featured speakers and performers included Dorcas Davis, co-founder of the March for Racial Justice, youth leaders from IntegrateNYC, and Amyra Leon.