2026 GSDI Global Research Symposium

This two-day event features experts who will address this year's topic of "Emerging Approaches in Youth Development: Advancing Global Youth Development Through Innovation and Action. This year's speaker line-up includes: Allison Metz, Hikabasa Halwiindi, Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson, Carlene Firmin, Don Operario, Ashley Leak Bryant, and Barbara Stephenson. The event begins Tuesday, Oct. 6 and runs through Wednesday, Oct. 7, beginning at 8:30 a.m. daily. Registration is free for in-person and virtual attendees, but is required. Register online at go.unc.edu/2026gsdisymposium.