Events & Talks

Many paths to creating positive change

An encouraging environment where students connect with inspiring speakers who have real-world experience. Hear from founders, engineers, scientists, artists, and social innovators who show that change-making comes in many forms. Virtual talks that help youth see possibility and stay motivated.

Speaker Series Launching Soon

We're curating talks from diverse innovators who started from ordinary beginnings and created positive change in their communities and fields. These speakers inspire students to believe in their own potential. Event schedule coming soon.

Diverse Innovators Across Fields
2026
Virtual Events

Workshop Series

Hands-on sessions that build confidence, teach creativity through AI tools, and help students explore their ideas. Schools can request workshops through our Get Involved page.

NGF Team & Guest Facilitators
Rolling Schedule
School-Based & Virtual

Community Build Challenges

Creative challenges and collaborative projects where students practice innovation, build confidence, and learn from peers. Details will be shared with community members.

Student-Led Collaboration
Ongoing
Asynchronous & Live Sessions

Weekly Office Hours

Group office hours where any student can drop in with questions, get feedback on projects, share progress, or just connect. A supportive space to get unstuck and stay motivated. No appointment needed.

NGF Team & Near-Peer Mentors
Every Week
30-Minute Drop-In Sessions

Monthly Challenges

Creative challenges that prompt students to build small projects using AI tools. Students submit their work, win prizes, and gain recognition. Focus on practical skills, portfolio building, and community impact.

Student-Led Projects
Every Month
2-Week Build Sprints

Quarterly Hackathons

Larger hackathon-style events where students build more intensive projects, often in teams. Prizes, recognition, and opportunities to showcase skills. Projects frequently focus on solving community problems.

Collaborative Build Events
Every Quarter
Multi-Day Virtual Events

Innovation Stories

Conversations with innovators who inspire students and expand their sense of what's possible. All backgrounds, all fields, all paths to creating positive change.

Role Models from Diverse Backgrounds
Monthly
Recorded & Live

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Full event calendar will be published as we finalize our speaker lineup and workshop schedule. Join our community to be the first to know about upcoming events.

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