2025 New England Youth Identity Summit

The New England Youth Identity Summit brings together high school students and educators from public and private schools across New England to connect and learn from each other, to challenge their own ideas and perspectives, and to discover how the world values and needs their participation.

Who are we? What matters to us? What do we believe and why? What life experiences and passions do we have? Bring your curiosity to the Summit and create new connections with your peers from across New England and beyond!

Our full-day program for high school students will feature inspiring speakers, student-led workshops, dialogue sessions, and performances designed to build connections within and across communities!

Admission is free and lunch is provided
(registration required)

Saturday, April 5, 2025
9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Waynflete School
360 Spring Street
Portland, Maine

Look for registration details here in early 2025.

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Students: do you have an idea for a Summit workshop?

Use our Workshop Proposal Form to share it! Or email us if you’d like to discuss your idea. We are still accepting proposals—please get in touch with us so we know you are working on one!

Does your school group need a lift to the Summit?

Thanks to programming support from M&T Bank, we are able to offer a limited number of transportation grants for schools in need. Educators—please fill out this form if you need financial assistance to bring your student group to the Summit.

Questions about the Summit? Email us!

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