● About
“Helping Each Adolescent Reach Their Spark”
Join hundreds of youth, teen parents, community leaders, mentors, and organizations for an unforgettable 3-day experience filled with empowerment, education, entertainment, and transformation.
📍 Durham, North Carolina
📅 September 18–20, 2026
Workshops • Keynote Speakers • Red Carpet Gala • Vendors • Networking • Youth Empowerment • B3 Education & PreventionHosted by H.E.A.R.T.S., the Bull City Youth Conference is designed to create a safe, exciting, and impactful environment where teens and young adults can connect, learn, grow, and prepare for their future.
This multi-day conference will bring together youth from across North Carolina for dynamic workshops, motivational speakers, breakout sessions, entertainment, leadership development, and important conversations surrounding prevention, education, mental wellness, relationships, and life skills.
Whether you are a teen, teen parent, youth advocate, educator, mentor, or community organization, this conference is designed with YOU in mind.
Empowering Teens. Elevating Futures
● Programs
Be Apart Of Something Great
Volunteers
We are seeking dynamic speakers, educators, entrepreneurs, mental health advocates, community leaders, and professionals who are passionate about empowering youth through engaging and interactive sessions. Workshops can focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, mental health, financial literacy, healthy relationships, career development, parenting support, motivation, and more.
Vendors
Showcase your business or organization while connecting directly with youth, families, and community leaders.
Sponsorship
Our sponsorship and donations help provide resources, meals, programming, scholarships, and unforgettable experiences for our youth attendees.
●What To Expect
Conference Experience
Interactive workshops
Panel discussions
Motivational keynote speakers
Community resources
Teen networking
Entertainment
Red carpet gala
Giveaways
Vendor marketplace
Youth recognition awards
Make a Donation
Your donation directly helps create life-changing opportunities for youth attending the Bull City Youth Conference. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us pour into the next generation by removing barriers, building confidence, creating access, and empowering teens to grow, lead, and thrive.
● Contact
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