Schedule for the NSW Youth Summit 2026
Find out what your day at the NSW Youth Summit 2026 will look like, including information about workshops, Q&A sessions and forums.
About the NSW Youth Summit 2026
The NSW Youth Summit 2026 is a free, one-day event that brings your bright, bold ideas directly to NSW Government decision-makers, services and community organisations.
You’ll hear from inspiring speakers, take part in hands-on sessions, and learn about what the NSW Government is doing to make life better for young people.
- Date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026
- Time: 8.30am–5pm
- Location: Liverpool, NSW 2170
- Cost: free, application required and food and refreshments provided
Preliminary schedule
- Arrivals and Welcome to Country
- Morning sessions
- Lunch, expo and networking
- Afternoon sessions
- Live music and departures
8.30–9.30am
- Arrivals
Collect your tote bag, merch and welcome pack. - Reflection wall: ‘Have your say’
Share what you want out of today and what government needs to know about being a young person in NSW, with creative input from artists. - Coffee, bubble tea and icebreakers
Enjoy a coffee or bubble tea while meeting other attendees. - Video pitches
Watch short video pitches from participants sharing ideas and perspectives.
9.30–10am
- Proceedings start
- Welcome to Country
- Welcome to Liverpool
10–10.30am
- Summit kickstart: what NSW Government has heard from young people
Speeches by the NSW Premier, the Minister for Youth and the Advocate for Children and Young People
10.30–10.40am
- Cultural performance
10.40–10.50am
- Overview of the summit
10.50–11.45am
- Free morning tea
- Interactive expo with stalls from government services, initiatives and community organisations
- Prize draws and merchandise giveaways
- Performances by young creatives
10.50–11.45am
- Minister Meetup: session one
Engage directly ministers, experts and young people in facilitated, small group discussions
12.45–1.45pm
- Free lunch
- Interactive expo with stalls from government services and community organisations
- Networking and photo opportunities with ministers
- Performances by young creatives
1.45–2.45pm
- Minister Meetup: session two
Engage directly ministers, experts and young people in facilitated, small group discussions.
2.45–3pm
- Short break
3–4pm
- Youth-led panel discussion with young changemakers
4–5pm
- Live music performances
- Departures