Shopfront's Youth-Led Conference

On the year of its 50th Birthday, Shopfront hosts its Youth-Led Conference at the Sydney Opera House! CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10-26! Following a landmark debut in 2025, Shopfront's Youth-Led Conference returns in 2026—bringing together hundreds of Young People, artists, educators, community leaders and changemakers for a day. Designed by Young People, for Young People, the conference is curated by Shopfront's five youth advisory panels. Expect a full day of hands-on workshops, inspiring panel discussions, live performances, interactive experiences and, of course, an entire room devoted to snacks. This year's theme? Redefining success, “Today at the conference, it’s been just so beautiful to watch Young People taking up space, and holding a room and speaking about the things they care about. I think the future is bright as long as Young People are listened to." - Lily, about 2025 Youth-Led Conference. *While the conference is created with Young People aged 10-26 at its heart, everyone is warmly welcome to attend.