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Don't miss an unforgettable weekend designed just for teens! The Bull City Youth Conference is packed with powerful speakers, interactive workshops, inspiring worship, entertainment, and opportunities to build lasting friendships. Reserve your spot today and be part of a life-changing experience that will empower you to discover your purpose, strengthen your confidence, and leave inspired to make a difference. Seats are limited—register early!
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Bull City Youth Conference 2026
The Bull City Youth Conference (BCYC) is an empowering three-day experience designed to inspire, educate, and equip youth and young adults to thrive in every area of life. Hosted by H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping Each Adolescent Reach Their Spark), this dynamic conference brings together teens, young parents, community leaders, educators, mentors, and professionals for a weekend filled with growth, connection, and opportunity.
Attendees will experience impactful workshops, engaging panel discussions, leadership development sessions, career and college readiness resources, financial literacy education, mental health and wellness conversations, and life-skills training designed to prepare them for success beyond the classroom.
The conference also features exciting entertainment, a red-carpet gala, live music, vendors, giveaways, networking opportunities, and interactive activities that create lasting memories while building confidence and community.
Whether you're a student, young parent, mentor, educator, or community advocate, the Bull City Youth Conference offers a space where young people are seen, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Conference Dates: September 18–20, 2026
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Durham, NC
Join us as we invest in the next generation, celebrate their achievements, and help them discover the tools, resources, and relationships needed to build brighter futures.
Together, we're igniting purpose, creating opportunities, and helping every young person reach their spark.
A space for kids to explore rhythm, melody, and instruments—where music-making takes center stage. They’ll try out different instruments, write their own tunes, and join in group jams that fill camp with sound.
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🤝 Bring Your Group & Save!–
The Bull City Youth Conference is even better when you experience it together! Our Group of 10 ticket package is designed for schools, churches, youth organizations, community groups, athletic teams, and mentoring programs looking to inspire the young people they serve. Not only will your group enjoy discounted admission, but they'll also experience a weekend filled with powerful speakers, engaging workshops, meaningful connections, and life-changing opportunities. Gather your crew, save on registration, and invest in the next generation—because growth happens best in community.
💎 Platinum Sponsor – $2,500
Become a premier partner of the Bull City Youth Conference and play a transformational role in empowering the next generation of leaders. The Platinum Sponsorship is our highest level of partnership and is designed for organizations that are committed to making a lasting impact on youth, education, leadership development, and community advancement.
As a Platinum Sponsor, your organization will receive maximum visibility, premier recognition, and exclusive opportunities to connect with students, families, educators, community leaders, and fellow partners throughout the conference experience.
Your sponsorship directly supports leadership development programming, educational workshops, career exploration opportunities, mentorship experiences, conference resources, scholarships, and youth empowerment initiatives.
Platinum Sponsorship Includes:
✅ Recognition as a Premier Platinum Sponsor
✅ Premier Logo Placement on Conference Website
✅ Premier Logo Placement on Event Signage and Conference Materials
✅ Featured Recognition During Conference Programming
✅ Premium Vendor Booth Location
✅ Dedicated Social Media Sponsor Spotlight
✅ Recognition in Conference Email Marketing Campaigns
✅ Opportunity to Include Promotional Materials in Conference Swag Bags
✅ Recognition During the Red Carpet Gala
✅ Four Complimentary Conference Admissions
✅ Exclusive Platinum Sponsor Digital Badge
✅ Certificate of Appreciation
✅ Priority Sponsor Recognition Throughout the Conference
Your Impact
As a Platinum Sponsor, you are helping create opportunities that inspire young people to dream bigger, lead confidently, and build brighter futures. Your partnership demonstrates a commitment to investing in youth and strengthening our community for generations to come.
Together, we are empowering, educating, and elevating the next generation of leaders.
Take a leading role in supporting one of Durham's premier youth leadership events.
Gold Sponsor Benefits:
All Silver Sponsor benefits
Premium logo placement on conference materials
Vendor table at the conference
Featured sponsor recognition from the stage
Dedicated social media spotlight
Inclusion in conference email communications
Opportunity to provide branded giveaways
Ideal for organizations wanting strong brand exposure and direct engagement with attendees.
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🥈 Silver Sponsor – $250
Demonstrate your commitment to youth leadership, education, and community impact by becoming a Silver Sponsor of the Bull City Youth Conference. This sponsorship level is ideal for businesses, organizations, and community partners seeking increased visibility while helping empower the next generation of leaders.
Your sponsorship directly supports conference programming, educational workshops, leadership development opportunities, networking experiences, and resources that inspire youth to pursue their goals and maximize their potential.
Silver Sponsorship Includes:
✅ Business Logo Featured on Conference Website
✅ Recognition on Event Sponsor Page
✅ Recognition During Conference Sponsor Acknowledgments
✅ Dedicated Social Media Sponsor Appreciation Post
✅ Opportunity to Include Promotional Materials in Conference Swag Bags (provided by sponsor)
✅ Official Silver Sponsor Digital Badge for Marketing Use
✅ Certificate of Appreciation
✅ Logo Placement on Select Conference Materials
✅ Recognition as a Silver-Level Community Partner
✅ Premium Vendor Booth Location
By becoming a Silver Sponsor, your organization is investing in the future of our youth while increasing visibility among students, families, educators, community leaders, and fellow conference partners.
Together, we can empower, educate, and elevate the next generation of leaders.
Register Your Vendor Table
We’re thrilled to welcome you as a vendor! We encourage you to bring a hands-on, engaging activity or display to make your table shine. Once we have reviewed your registration form and approved it, you’ll receive an invoice for the amount that corresponds to your registration,
Vendor Table Fee: $150 for nonprofits and $300 for all other businesses and corporations.
We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the event!