8th May 2025
Pledge to Make Change
The Youth Empowerment Summit 2025 is a transformative event uniting leaders from the corporate, public and third party sectors. It is designed to foster collaboration and develop actionable strategies to support young people, particularly those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
The summit will explore challenges faced by young people and drive meaningful change by creating innovative solutions that empower the next generation. Attendees will leave not only with insights but also with a commitment to take action, ensuring long-term impact beyond the event.
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Your Host for the Evening
Ashley Joseph
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East London Dance
What will the Summit Offer?
The Youth Summit aims to create a space where organisations and individuals from diverse sectors can come together and:
Collaborate
Connect with professionals, organisations and decision-makers to drive change for young people.
Learn
Gain valuable insights from case studies, expert speakers and practical examples of successful initiatives.
Engage
Participate in thought-provoking discussions on key issues and challenges facing young people today.
Commit
Make a pledge to contribute to positive change, taking actionable steps to support youth beyond the event.
Meet Your Panellists
Apprenticeships in the 21st Century - Are we failing our young people?
Erin Rooney
BBC
Joe Seddon
Zero Gravity
Freddie Thomlinson
Multiverse
Leshay Whiley
Elevate Programme Graduate
Callum Taylor
Greater Manchester Police
Driving Social Inclusion - How Can We All Play Our Part?
Nikki Adebiyi
Bounce Black
Leroy Logan
Former Superintendent at the Metropolitan Police & Author
Amar Virdee
Newham Council
Amani Simpson
Youth Coach, Social Impact Filmmaker and Visionary Entrepreneur
Outcomes
At the Start Young UK Youth Empowerment Summit, we aim to develop a clear and forward-thinking strategy for supporting young people, with a focus on:
Social Inclusion
Ensuring that every young person, regardless of background has access to opportunities, feels valued and is supported in their personal and professional development.
Pathways to Success
Creating tangible routes for young people to gain education, training, and employment, enabling upward social and economic mobility.
Empowering Innovation
Providing platforms for young people to express their ideas, showcase their talents and engage in initiatives that drive positive change in their communities.
Request to Attend
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors, who share our commitment to empowering the next generation and creating real opporunities for young people
The Youth Empowerment Summit is now closed. Please visit our blog post to hear all about the evening and do keep an eye on our blog for future upcoming events.
