Name: 2026 LGBTQ+ Youth Convening
Start: 2026-04-18T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-18T15:30:00-07:00
Location: Saddleback High School

A free one-day conference organized and led by LGBTQIA+ youth leaders and allies from the LGBTQ Center OC's Youth Leadership Program
About this Event

The LGBTQ Center OC is excited to announce its upcoming 2026 LGBTQ+ Youth Convening, a no-cost youth conference that is organized and led by youth leaders from VIVID, a coalition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) student leaders and allies focused on community action and engagement through an inclusive and affirming lens.

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The 2026 LGBTQ+ Youth Convening will take place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at Saddleback High School in Santa Ana.

This event is open to all ages and backgrounds, such as but not limited to: youth, students, parents, guardians, families, school support staff, administrators, counselors, professionals, and community members and organizers. We will provide two tracks with educational workshops geared towards youth and students and parents and professionals. Additionally, we will offer a community resource fair with over 50 local organizations offering a variety of resources, services, and opportunities. It will include interactive tabletop games and activities, giveaways, and information to ensure that you build connections, gain valuable information, and explore various community programs.

We invite the entire community to experience a day complete with influential speakers, workshop presenters, organizations, and our community resource fair working to provide inclusive practices to create restorative and intersectional spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth in Orange County and beyond.

Breakfast and lunch are included and free to attendees.

Main speakers and Performers include: