MENTOR Georgia 2025 Summit

Registration is closed – see you at the Summit!

MENTOR Georgia is excited to bring you the 2025 MENTOR Georgia Summit, happening June 27-28th in Athens, GA. Registration is now closed. Event programs are available for you to plan your experience! This year’s theme is IGNITE. Together, we’re sparking vital conversations, firing up the collective excitement around Georgia’s mentoring movement, and kindling innovative models for youth-centered programming.

June 27 (day 1) for professionals: Want to know what to expect? View an agenda, session descriptions, and speaker biographies.

June 28 (day 2) for youth: View an agenda, session descriptions, and speaker biographies.

If you intend to register for both days, make sure you add both registrations to your cart before checking out!

The Summit will take place in Athens on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28. Day 1 will be a full day for those working in and on behalf of the youth mentoring field. It is open to professionals, volunteers, board members, partners of youth mentoring organizations, and young people themselves. Day 2 is aimed at young people ages 14 to 24, with some program staff expected to attend with their mentees and other youth participants. The Youth Summit (day 2) will be a full day with lunch, featuring workshops focused on self-expression, using social media to tell your story, and multi-faceted workshops on how to attend to physical and mental health.

Check out the full event schedule

To get updates and information on the Summit and other opportunities to learn and network with us, make sure you are signed up for our newsletter, following us on Facebook @MENTORGeorgia and Instagram @mentorga for highlights of speakers and workshops.

Summit FAQ’s

What is the cost to attend? The June 27 Summit cost is $100, and the June 28 Youth Summit is $15 to attend. Because the audiences can differ from day to day, you’ll need to register for each individual day if you intend to join us for both days!

Can youth attend both days? Yes! While the June 28 Youth Summit is geared toward young people ages 14 to 24, we also have sessions during all June 27 workshop blocks that will be applicable to young people.

Can adults attend the Youth Summit? Any adults attending the Youth Summit should be there in support of young people who are also in attendance. The Youth Summit is meant to be a space for young people to learn, share their experiences, and grow their own power. It’s our goal to ensure that adults who are attending are there as allies and supports – not as spectators.

Do I need to register if I’m attending alongside a young person? Yes, anyone attending sessions, workshops, or lunch, needs to be officially registered.

What is the venue? The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel, 1197 S. Lumpkin Street, is the site for our conference, and it’s also the official hotel for guests staying overnight for the Summit. The Georgia Center is on the campus of UGA, near Stegeman Coliseum and just up the hill from Sanford Stadium. It’s a great opportunity to informally tour campus with groups of young people before or after the start of the Summit!

What is the dress code?The dress code for the Summit is business casual. We encourage attendees to dress for a combination of networking and comfort. Dressing in layers is always encouraged, in the event that climate control in our facilities isn’t to your level of comfort.

Is parking covered? Yes, all registered attendees will receive a parking voucher at registration. If you’re staying at the Georgia Center as a hotel guest, your parking is part of your stay. The attached parking deck is located at 1197 S. Lumpkin Street.

Are meals included? Lunch and snacks are included in your ticket for each day of the Summit.

Can I attend only the Excellence in Mentoring Lunch on June 27? Yes! If you intend to join us for only lunch on June 27, you’ll go through the Summit registration page. and use code FANN15LUNCH at checkout

What is the hotel rate? The room block deadline for this event has passed. If you still need a hotel room, please call the Georgia Center directly: (706) 542-2134.