Join Us at the 2026 Champions for Youth Summit
📅 Monday, May 4 – Wednesday, May 6, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency at Reston Town Center
Prevention Connections (PC) and the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) are hosting their third Champions for Youth Summit in Reston, Virginia (a suburb of Washington, D.C.) on May 4-6, 2026!
We will convene hundreds of prevention professionals from all around the country who are committed to exploring best practices to impact youth and young adults on topics such as tobacco and nicotine use, substance use, and factors that impact childhood obesity.
Join hundreds of champions throughout government, nonprofits, public health, and more to explore and learn evidence-based practices that empower youth to make healthy choices.
Join Us at #CFY26
The Champions for Youth Summit brings together prevention leaders to turn ideas into action. Through connection and practical learning, the Summit strengthens efforts that support healthier futures for young people.
Who should attend?
This summit is designed for professionals working with and for young people.
Educators
Teachers, administrators, and education professionals
Nonprofit Leaders
Directors and staff of youth-serving organizations
Social Workers
Mental health and social service professionals
Policymakers
Government officials and community leaders
Ready to Join Us?
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