Can we reconnect a generation?
Rates of depression, anxiety, and loneliness are surging among young people, as social connections weaken and mental health challenges intensify.
In response, researchers and experts are sounding the alarm—calling for urgent, comprehensive solutions to reverse these trends and support youth wellbeing.
Semafor journalists will lead in-depth conversations exploring the complex drivers of this crisis, highlighting opportunities to rebuild social ties, foster resilience, and develop lasting strategies to improve the mental health of young people.
When
Wednesday, July 16
Doors: 8:30 a.m. EDT
Programming: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EDT
Where
Washington, DC
Speakers
Senator Katie Britt
(R) Alabama
Daniel Zoltani
Executive Director, Whole Foods Market Foundation
Sara DeWitt
Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS
Laura Horne
Chief Program Officer, Active Minds
Steve Bullock
Former Governor of Montana
Sarah Stamper
Chief Research Officer, Murmuration
January Contreras
Former Assistant Secretary, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Carley Ruff
Senior Director of U.S. Government Relations, Habitat for Humanity
Stacey McDaniel
National Director of Strategy and Quality Practice for Anti-Hunger, YMCA
Mark Dalton
Senior Policy Director, Technology and Innovation, R Street
Moderators
Gina Chon
Executive Editor, Semafor
Gina Chua
Executive Editor, Semafor
Burgess Everett
Congressional Bureau Chief, Semafor
Rachel Oppenheim
Chief Revenue Officer, Semafor
Location
901 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Doors Open: 8:30 a.m. EDT
Programming: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EDT
Interested in Attending?
Kindly note, we will not be accepting onsite registrations. All guests must present a valid photo ID matching the first and last names with which they registered in order to be admitted.
Media Information
Please note that external recording devices, including professional camera equipment with detachable lenses, external flash, monopods, bipods, tripods, are not permitted at this event.
Please contact communications@semafor.com if more information is needed.