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    San Antonio, TX
    November 16-18, 2026

    NAWDP’s Youth Symposium has become one of the largest annual gatherings of workforce development professionals serving youth, with more than 900 attendees from across the country. Join us at this impactful event to network with workforce professionals who serve youth across the country, share or learn from others’ best practices, create partnerships with other organizations, and learn about innovative programs and potential solutions to issues in your area. 

    Important Deadlines:

    Workshop RFP: July 19, 2026

    Award Nominations: August 20, 2026

    Early bird registration: September 19, 2026

    Standard registration: November 4, 2026

    Tentative Schedule at a Glance

    November 15
    12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Conference Registration Open
    1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    First Time Attendees Orientation
    2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Pre-Conference Session (No additional registration required)
    5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    Welcome Reception
    November 16
    8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Conference Registration Open
    9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Exhibit Hall Open
    9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    Breakfast with Exhibitors
    10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
    General Session Kickoff & Awards
    11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Round 1 Workshops
    12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    Lunch on Your Own – Network and Explore
    1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    Round 2 Workshops
    2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
    3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Round 3 Workshops
    November 17
    8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Conference Registration Open
    8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Exhibit Hall Open
    8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
    Breakfast with Exhibitors
    9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    General Session
    10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
    10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    Round 4 Workshops
    11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Networking Luncheon
    1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
    Round 5 Workshops
    2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
    Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
    2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
    Round 6 Workshops
    4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Round 7 Workshops
    November 18
    7:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
    Conference Registration Open
    7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Exhibit Hall Open
    7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
    Breakfast with Exhibitors
    8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
    Round 8 Workshops
    9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
    Round 9 Workshops
    11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
    Closing Session
    full TENTATIVE schedule

    Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

    Showcase your brand, build meaningful relationships, and position your organization as a leader in workforce development. Become a sponsor or exhibitor at NAWDP’s Youth Symposium to engage directly with professionals shaping the future of work.

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