Annual Event
Beyond the Smile Youth Gala
More Than A Smile Foundation convenes young people, families, mentors, and community partners in Louisville for a youth-centered gathering focused on connection, learning, and celebration.
About the Conference
A gathering centered on young people
The Annual Youth Conference creates a welcoming space for young people from immigrant, refugee, and underserved communities to come together, share perspectives, and connect with peers and trusted adults.
Conference programming may include speakers, interactive workshops, peer conversations, and recognition moments that invite participants to explore leadership, education, wellness, and community participation.
Each gathering is shaped around a simple question: how can young people feel seen, informed, and connected to opportunities in their community?
Conference Program
Youth Voice
Opening the Day
Keynote & Plenary Sessions
The conference may open with speakers from the community, education, and youth leadership spaces. These sessions create room for lived experience, practical insight, and conversation about the opportunities and challenges young people navigate.
Hands-On Learning
Breakout Workshops
Interactive sessions can explore topics such as education, career pathways, financial literacy, wellness, entrepreneurship, civic participation, and cultural identity. Facilitators may include local professionals, mentors, and near-peer leaders.
Building Bridges
Networking & Peer Connection
Time between sessions gives participants opportunities to meet peers, mentors, and community partners. Shared activities and conversations are designed to support connection across experiences and cultures.
Closing Celebration
Awards & Recognition Ceremony
The gathering may close with a recognition moment that celebrates young people, volunteers, and community contributors. Recognition criteria and honorees are shared when confirmed for each event.
Conference Highlights
Moments from past conferences
A room full of future leaders
Voices at the table
Celebrated and seen
Connections that last
This conference showed me that young people like me can lead — not just participate.
— Youth Conference Participant
Event Details
What to expect
Registration & Welcome
Event details, including check-in information, are shared with registered participants when confirmed.
Opening Gathering
Participants come together to begin the event and hear from invited speakers or community leaders.
Interactive Learning Sessions
Participants can take part in workshops, conversations, or activities based on the confirmed program.
Community Connection
Time is set aside for shared activities, conversation, and connection among participants and partners.
Closing & Recognition
The event concludes with closing reflections and any confirmed recognition activities.
Join Us
Attend, sponsor, or volunteer
Attend the Conference
Registration details, eligibility, and attendance information are shared when the next conference is confirmed. Use the registration link to express interest or receive event updates.
Register to attendSponsor the Event
Corporate and community partners can help make the conference possible through sponsorship, in-kind support, or collaboration. Available opportunities are shared with interested partners when confirmed.
Become a sponsorVolunteer Your Time
Volunteer roles may include welcome support, logistics, activity assistance, and event set-up. Opportunities are shared as the event plan is confirmed.
Sign up to volunteerSave your place
Annual Youth Conference registration
Complete this form to register. Your information is sent directly to our team and we will follow up with conference details.
Prefer to register by email? Email us directly
Recognize a young leader
Nominate a youth
Tell us about a young person who should be considered for the Annual Youth Conference. Our team will review the nomination and follow up.
Stay connected to the conference
Interested in attending, volunteering, sponsoring, or nominating a young person? Contact More Than A Smile Foundation for confirmed event details and upcoming opportunities.