Get Fired Up for PHXCON 2026

Ignite the spark within! Join 1,000 students from Central Florida to grow your leadership, participate in dialogue across differences (DXD), and make a real difference in your community. It all starts with YOUth!

November 14, 2026 | Rosen Centre | Orlando, FL

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You Bring the Spark. We Cover the Rest.

Here's what's included, all at zero cost to you:

  • Free transportation at multiple locations around Central Florida

  • Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • Free coffee break with snacks, pastries, and desserts

  • Free LinkedIn profile pic

  • Free PHX Fest with a DJ, games, and prizes all day long!

Breakout Sessions

Learn Something You Won't Find Anywhere Else

Break out of your routine and walk away with fresh perspectives that help you grow. Choose from one-of-a-kind sessions. Here are some highlights:

Across the Aisle: A Democrat and a Republican (Rep. Anna Eskamani & Ric Keller) show how to disagree respectfully and still find common ground

Social Media for Change: Strategies for using your platforms to educate others and drive real impact

The Dance of Dialogue: A movement-based workshop on connecting across differences

So You Want to Work in Health?: A pre-health career panel led by Phoenix Fellows

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Keynote Speaker

62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate Incumbent
United States Senate

Chaplain Black will talk about how to turn your setbacks into stepping stones, failures into lessons, and challenges into opportunities for growth and purpose by learning to fall forward. Join us!

Chaplain Barry Clayton Black

Community Fair

Network Like a Pro, Starting Now

As you move into your professional life, you will attend conferences, networking events, and business luncheons. PHXCON is your chance to step into that world now.

Gain confidence: Practice showing up like the person you're becoming

Make connections: Meet community leaders, educators, organizations, and students from non profits, businesses and universities to get to know their resources and learn about the volunteer, intern, and job opportunities.

Open a door: One conversation can change everything

Leave with a FREE professional LinkedIn profile pic: Be ready to make a great first impression online

PHXCON closes with PHXFEST, an evening of games, music from a DJ, great food, and a relaxed space to connect.

A Packed Schedule of Events for Aspiring Leaders

The biggest Phoenix Generation Conference yet. Be part of history!

  • Location: Registration Desk (follow the signs)

  • Location: Grand C/D/E

  • Location: Grand C/D/E

    Join 1,000 local student leaders for powerful keynote speakers to unforgettable artistic performances, PHXCON 2026 sets the tone with inspiring voices, creative energy, and a shared sense of purpose for the day ahead.

  • Location: Grand C/D Foyer

  • Explore 12 interactive breakout sessions led by local business, government, faith, and student leaders that will develop your dialogue skills, deepen community engagement, inspire meaningful action, and help you discover how your passions can create impact where it matters most.

  • Location: Grand C/D/E

  • Location: Grand C/D Foyer

  • Explore 12 interactive breakout sessions led by local business, government, faith, and student leaders that will develop your dialogue skills, deepen community engagement, inspire meaningful action, and help you discover how your passions can create impact where it matters most.

  • Location: Grand C/D Foyer

    One of our signature experiences, the Community Fair showcases businesses and organizations from across Central Florida, giving students direct access to volunteer experiences, internships, career opportunities, and meaningful connections in the fields they’re passionate about.

  • Location: Poolside

    PHX Fest is the perfect way to close out the PHXCON experience, featuring life-sized games, a DJ, contests, great food, and a fun, relaxed space to network with other attendees.

PHXCON 2026 Sponsors

Thank you for supporting this important work. It’s an investment in our youth and a brighter future for all!

PRESENTING SPONSOR

HOST SPONSOR

GENEROUSLY UNDERWRITTEN BY

EDUCATION SPONSORS

COMMUNITY PARTNER SPONSORS

Fred and Donna Gould

Philip and Sigrid Tiedke

BREAKOUT SESSION SPONSORS

Barbara & Ted Alfond

David & Judy Albertson

Hancock Whitney Bank

Jonathan & Nancy Wolf

COMMUNITY FAIR SPONSORS

PRINTING SPONSORS

Gene & Miriam Josephs

  • “I want to attend this leadership event because I’m passionate about developing my leadership skills, meeting other motivated students, and learning how to make a positive impact in my community.”

    Previous Conference Attendee

  • “I want to expand my network, learn from innovative professionals, and discover new opportunities for collaboration and growth.”

    Previous Conference Attendee

  • “My motivation is wanting to step out of my comfort zone to improve myself, and I’m hoping to take away effective strategies to improve aspects of my life like leadership and conversational skills.”

    Previous Conference Attendee

We can’t do it without you! Sponsorships are now open for the 2026 PHXCON. Join the movement and ignite change for this generation and beyond!

Become a Sponsor

  • EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY 
    Lead the conversation as the presenting sponsor for our signature student leadership event.

    Benefits include:

    • “Presented by [Your Organization]” featured on event title slides

    • Opportunity to introduce a keynote speaker or offer short comments on the stage about your organization

    • Recognition from the stage and across all digital promotions

    • Option to display company materials or host an exhibit table

    • Reserved seating for 8 guests

  • Champion learning by underwriting conference breakout sessions, workshops, and materials—supporting scholarly exchange, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

    Benefits include:

    • “Education Sponsor: [Your Organization]” featured on event title slides

    • Opportunity to introduce a breakout session

    • Recognition from the stage and across all of our digital promotions

    • Logo inclusion on educational materials and session signage

    • Option to display company materials or host an exhibit table

    • Reserved seating for 6 guests

  • Invest in the next generation by empowering 20 students through access to education.

    Benefits include:

    • Logo inclusion on event signage and digital slides

    • Recognition from the stage and on social media

    • Opportunity to share branded materials with attendees

    • Reserved seating for 4 guests

Event Element Sponsorships

  • Supports breakfast, light bites, or refreshments; includes signage, verbal recognition, and 2 reserved seats

  • Underwrites venue costs; includes “Generously underwritten in part, by [Your Organization]” includes logo on slides and mention from the stage

  • Supports AV or digital tools; includes logo on slides and mention from stage

  • Supports programs, signage, and takeaways; includes logo on printed materials

  • Includes exhibit space and 2 guest passes

Targeted opportunities tied to key event components — ideal for organizations seeking focused visibility.

BECOME A SPONSOR