From Silos to Solutions: A Convening to Coordinate Supports for Opportunity & Justice-Involved Youth and Adults

OCTOBER 8-10, 2025

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October 8, 2025(Day 1)

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Location: See Forever Foundation Flagship Campus (Northeast, Washington, D.C.)

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Check-In & Light Breakfast

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Brief introductions from convening hosts and organization leadership.

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM – Keynote Address
A powerful opening centered on this year’s theme: Disrupting the Chaos – Reclaiming Truth, Power & Possibility.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Roundtable: Voices of Experience
Alumni and cross-sector leaders reflect on collaboration, leadership, and impact.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch (Provided On-Site)
A full D.C.-style catered meal with time for connection and recharge.

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Field Day: Our Campus in Action
Guests explore the school through student-led tours, observe live classes, and meet student groups.

3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Break / Transition Time
Guests freshen up, regroup, or prep for the evening celebration.

4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Gala Event
An evening of performances, reflections, and networking for guests, community members, and panelists/speakers.

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Break / Transition to Evening Activities

8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Optional Bar Crawl
A casual networking event hosted at nearby local favorites (participation optional).

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Location: National Union Building (Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C.)

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Check-In & Light Breakfast

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Morning Opener
A grounding session to reflect on Day One and energize participants for the work ahead.

9:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions – Series One
Concurrent workshops led by national partners, youth leaders, and cross-sector experts.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Breakout Sessions – Series Two
Additional hands-on and discussion-based offerings.

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Lunch (Provided On-Site)
Catered lunch with optional conversation tables and resource browsing.

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Breakout Sessions – Series Three
Final workshop block of the day, designed to deepen learning or spark new strategies.

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Daily Closer
A collective reflection, invitation to share takeaways, and preview of Friday’s closing sessions.

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner Break / Personal Time

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Optional Evening Social Event
A relaxed evening of sightseeing, food, and community-building; details to be announced.

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Friday, October 10, 2025:

Location: National Union Building (Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C.)

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Check-In & Light Breakfast

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Opening Session
Re-centering in purpose and intention as we begin the final day.

9:35 AM – 11:25 AM
Mainstage Panel Discussion
A moderated conversation on this year’s theme: confronting systems, reclaiming power, and organizing across divides.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Exhibitor & Resource Fair
Browse community organizations, advocacy groups, and toolkits for practice and policy. This is a space to explore partnerships and discover new work in the field.

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Lunch (Provided On-Site)
Light programming and table conversations with featured guests and partners.

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Awards Ceremony
Honoring individuals and organizations who embody the values of truth, power, and possibility.

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Closing Keynote Address
A final call to action and collective imagining of what comes next

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Farewell
Expressions of gratitude, final reflections, and an invitation to stay connected beyond the convening.

Keynote Speaker

To Be Announced

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