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YDl Democracy Forum 2026
Join us for our inaugural YDI Democracy Forum convening students, educators, journalists, and community partners to elevate youth voice, strengthen civic participation, and advance democratic leadership at a pivotal moment for American democracy. Together, we build solutions rooted in service, coalition, and constitutional values.
Conference Themes
Civic Foundations
Understandi how laws are made, how institutions function, and how citizens engage beyond elections to shape policy and public accountability.
Digital Citizenship
Explore how media literacy and responsible civic discourse in an era of rapid information and democratic complexity.
Youth Power
Develop agency, civic confidence, and coalition-building skills that prepare young leaders to participate meaningfully in public life.
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