The Annual Detroit Youth Summit
Where Youth & Leaders build Detroit Together
Empower, Connect, Activate, Collaborate, Network
The 6th Annual
Detroit Youth Summit 2024
Detroit is home.
Hey Detroit Youth! Planned, produced & hosted entirely by our youth, this year’s Detroit Youth Summit 2024 theme is Detroit Is Home. Where Leaders & Youth meet to build Detroit together, join us on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 9:00 AM for a day packed with inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and awesome networking opportunities to gain insight and relationships to build the life you want in the city we call HOME.
This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow with fellow young Detroiters and leaders. And, we are confident you will also make new friends. See you there!
PREVIOUS SUMMITS
Detroit Youth Summit 2023
September 23 & 24, 2023
DYS 2023: Invent Your Future!
Join us at WSU Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University for the Detroit Youth Summit 2023 for FREE! Yes, FREE! September 22, 2023 from 9 am to 5 pm & September 23rd Bus Tour Starting at 9:30 AM.
Did we mention the BUS TOUR? Yes, you will have the opportunity to tour the city of Detroit to check out all the new community attractions and see the improvements in your respected community!
Imagine a future where your dreams are powered by knowledge, your path is paved with opportunity, and your voice echoes through the corridors of change. That's the future we're crafting at the Detroit Youth Summit!
Detroit's Youth & Leaders
Building Detroit's Future Together
Please join us
We Are Youth Building Our Wealth
Wealth = physical & mental health + educational wealth + workforce & career wealth + community & economic wealth
Wealth = Fulfilling personal, professional & community goals.
Youth Summit has unlimited potential to provide a very special and important opportunity for Detroit Youth & Detroit Leaders to come together to build their & Detroit’s futures with knowledge, relationships, direct access to opportunities, and have their voices heard. DYS = Equitable Access to Building Futures Together.
Wealth = Fulfilling personal, professional & community goals.
Empower, Connect, Activate, Collaborate, Network
Host, Orlando Bailey
Nicole Sherard-Freeman
Cindy Pasky
Markita Lyons Hall
Dana Williams
Raymond Solomon II
Nicole Brown
Ragine Head
Mohammed Muntakim
Byron Brooks
Ridgeley Hudson Jr.
Guest Speakers for DYS 2022
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Empower, Connect, Activate, Collaborate, Network
DYSC 2021: Detroit Defining the New Normal
Make your voice heard at the 2021 Detroit Youth Summit where Detroit's Youth meets the Movers and Shakers of the Motor City!
During a Two Day Virtual Conference, young people meet and hear from experts, business professionals and community leaders about the state of Detroit and the opportunities available within the City!
The DYS provides youth with the answers they seek from the experts, educators and changemakers in Detroit, illuminating the onramps to Opportunity in our City.
Detroit Youth Summit Opportunity Fair Presented By Beaumont: Youth are encouraged to network and find out more about Education, Career and Workforce Training Opportunities with Industry Experts
Community Expert Panels: Get an update on Health, Education, the City's Revitalization Plans, Internet Access, Food Equity, Job Opportunities, Industries Impacted by the Pandemic and much more...
Youth Activist Panel: The Age of Influence is coming down and we want to hear from the young changemakers making a difference in their community! A panel of Youth Activists and Community Leaders discuss the Youth Voice in Detroit and its impact on our Future.
Meet our Guest Speakers for DYSC 2021!
Dr. Nikolai Vitti
Superintendent for DPSCD
Nicole Sherard Freeman
Group Executive, Jobs & Economy Team, and Detroit at Work, City of Detroit
Joshua Edmonds
Director of Digital Inclusion, City of Detroit
Anika Goss
CEO of Detroit Future City
Jeff Donofrio
President & CEO, Business Leaders For Michigan
Denise Fair
Chief Public Health Officer, The Detroit Health Department
Youth Summit 2020 Goes Virtual
Current challenges didn’t stop our students from connecting with community leaders, business owners and activists online through panel discussions, and breakout sessions. Special guests included Lieutenant Governor, Garlin Gilchirst II, and Detroit Mayor, Mike Duggan. Students also had the opportunity to network with Detroit area companies and college representatives during the first virtual Opportunity Fair. Watch some of the highlight sessions below.
Take a look at some screen shots from our VIRTUAL Detroit Youth Summit Conference 2020!
Click on the button to watch highlights from our 2 day conference!
Inaugural Youth Summit 2019
Youth Summit Conference 2019 established a Pipeline of Opportunity for career development and community involvement, including the first Youth Summit Leadership Council. The Council is composed of high school-age students who represent a variety of organizations throughout Detroit, as well as key business and community leaders, who meet throughout the year to build on the goals established during the conference, and provide year-round support to teens and community leaders.
