Teen Summit 2026
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Teen Summit 2026 is being planned for March 14, 2026.
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March 14, 2026
Richmond Convention Center
403 N 3rd St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Teen Summit RVA is a high school leadership summit designed by teens especially for teens. You must be in grades 9th – 12th to register. Registration is FREE and open until full. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. Participants will receive four (4) hours of community serve, an event branded t-shirt, and swag bag. There will be prizes and give-a-ways throughout the day such as gift cards and Kings Dominion tickets.
Participants will select up to three interactive experiences ranging in topics from becoming an entrepreneur and the impact of culture to the use of AI and college and career exploration. In addition, teens will have the opportunity to connect with employers and community resources at the InspireYouth@Work Opportunity Fair!
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Who We Are
Teen Summit RVA 2023 was the first of its kind regional high school leadership summit designed to connect students, in a safe space, to speak out and have their voices heard. Teen Summit RVA is a day designed to amplify youth voices against violence and address wellness. Students exchange ideas on leadership pathways for positive change in the Richmond region. The event welcomes hundreds of diverse high school students who engage in interactive experiences addressing various topics students selected mixed with the arts and entertainment – from gun violence and safety, drugs and mental health, culture, and equity in their school district and community. These experiences range from thought provoking conversations led by experts in their field to art and spoken word as a means of expression. In addition, teens explore careers and summer job opportunities in the InspireYouth@Work Career and Resource Fair. Teen Summit RVA gives teens insights into how to work in their community to improve their wellbeing and to challenge social norms.
Teen Summit RVA is presented by the counties of Chesterfield, Henrico and Hanover, and the City of Richmond with support from each locality’s school division. The event has been sponsored by The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond and Virginia Career Works with support from nearly 20 contributing partners who provided financial and in-kind support.