Columbus, Ohio

Ohio State University

October 23 - 25, 2026

Each year, delegates draft the National Youth Statement (NYS) throughout the LCOY process. The NYS is a structured list of policy demands and calls to action, which the youth organizers across the US use in their advocacy. See the 2025 NYS here.

This year, we're preparing the NYS ahead of the conference so that our time together in Columbus can be spent on substantive, in-person discussions. Delegates are highly encouraged to join the pre-drafting process:

  • Intro Call: September 10th, 8:00–9:00pm ET

  • Drafting Call #1: September 17th, 8:00–9:30pm ET

  • Drafting Call #2: October 1st, 8:00–9:30pm ET

  • Drafting Call #3: October 8th, 8:00–9:30pm ET

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LCOY 2026 Conference Program

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LCOY 2026 Conference Program ᐧ

All times are subject to change. Plan plenty of time for transportation to/from and on the campus.

Friday, October 23rd
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Volunteer Event Time Tentative
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Check-in & Local Org Networking
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Opening Remarks & Keynotes
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner & Networking
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Social Event Optional
Saturday, October 24th
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Check-In
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Welcome & Orientation
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Policy Discussions in Tracks
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Group Activity
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Policy Discussions in Tracks
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Closing
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Self-Guided Activities
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dinner & Evening Activity
Sunday, October 25th
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Check-In
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Welcome
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Gallery Walk
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Skillbuilding
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Lunch
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Regional Networking
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM NYS Finalization
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM Closing Plenary
Read the FAQs

LCOY 2026 Themes

This year, all substantive conversations will be sorted into 11 domestic issue areas and 4 international issue areas. Delegates can contribute to as many tracks as they would like to in the pre-LCOY drafting process. During the conference, delegates will need to pick a track to participate in.

See the Tracks

Implementing Organizations

  • Care About Climate

  • Youth and Children’s Constituency to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

  • Fridays For Future USA

  • The Hack Foundation