Power the Future: KALW Youth Empowerment Summit
KALW | 220 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
Event Details
Join us for KALW Public Media’s Youth Empowerment Summit: “Power the Future” an afternoon of inspiration, skill-building, and networking. Free and open to all Bay Area youth 14-22 years old.
What You’ll Experience
Hear directly from young changemakers at the California Association of Youth Commissions, The Youth Power Project, League of Women Voters of San Francisco Youth Council and San Francisco Women’s Political Committee
️ Participate in skill-building activities:
- Community Voices: Supporting democracy through Community Journalism
- Social Media for Change: We’ll explore how to use digital organizing and creative activism to build an audience and amplify your messages
🤝 Connect with your community
Network with other young activists and discover opportunities in your city. This isn’t just an event – it’s the start of ongoing relationships and collaboration.
Build your political future
Learn concrete pathways to political leadership from young elected officials and experienced organizers. Whether you want to run for office, work on campaigns, or influence policy from outside the government, you’ll leave with a clear next step.
Who Should Attend
- Young people aged 14-22 interested in making change in their communities
- Student government leaders and club organizers
- Anyone curious about how politics actually works at the local level
- Youth who want to connect with other changemakers across the Bay Area
Why This Matters Right Now
With local elections happening across the Bay Area and new youth commissions forming, there are more opportunities than ever for young people to have real political influence. This event will connect you with the tools, people, and opportunities to make it happen.
Free Registration
This event is completely free, including refreshments and all materials. Tell us you’re coming so we can plan accordingly.
This event is free for youth attendees and adult participants.
Please become a KALW member today and receive your first drink on us at all 220 Montgomery events.
220 Montgomery St., San Francisco, 2 blocks from BART/MUNI
Doors open at 12:00
️ Program begins at 11:30
Dinner on us
🆓 The event is free with an RSVP — and you are welcome to donate what you want
Please note:
- The event space is just to the left of the main entrance to the Mills Building at 220 Montgomery Street
- We recommend taking BART/MUNI, exiting at Montgomery, and walking two blocks north
- Ride-shares can drop off and pick up directly in front of the venue
- If you drive, there are several garages within two blocks of the event location
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: FREE*
