Building the conditions for young people to thrive.
Young people are facing unprecedented challenges, from rising loneliness and anxiety to an increasingly complex digital world. But building a more resilient generation will require looking beyond any single cause or solution. It demands collaboration across health, education, technology, family, and community to equip young people—and the adults who support them—with the tools they need to thrive.
On stage, Semafor will convene leaders from across these sectors to explore practical strategies for strengthening resilience, supporting families and educators, improving digital literacy, and expanding access to mental health resources. Together, we'll examine how institutions can move beyond identifying the challenges to building lasting solutions for the next generation.
When
Wednesday, September 16
Doors: 8:30 a.m. EDT
Programming: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EDT
Where
Washington, DC
Speakers
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
D-Ore.; Ranking Member, House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
Rep. Kevin Kiley
I-Calif.; Chairman, House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
Jaymes Black
CEO, The Trevor Project
Former Rep. Carlos Curbelo
Member, Board of Directors, Coalition to Empower Our Future
Nicole Hockley
Co-Founder & CEO, Sandy Hook Promise
Dr. Jon Kole
Medical Director & Senior Director of Psychiatry, Headspace
Sofia Ong'ele
Director of Strategy, Gen Z for Change
Jaspal Sandhu
President & CEO, Hopelab
Additional speakers coming soon...
Moderators
Andrew Friedman
General Manager and Head of Public Affairs & Corporate Partnerships, Semafor
Amna Nawaz
Co-Host, PBS News Hour & Semafor Contributor
Nicholas Wu
Congressional Reporter, Semafor