Learn. Connect. Be Inspired.
The Kentucky Afterschool Summit is a 2-day virtual event that brings together hundreds of afterschool professionals, educators, and leaders from across Kentucky and beyond each year for learning, connection, and inspiration. No matter your role, the Summit is your chance to:
- Discover tools and strategies to strengthen your program
- Explore emerging trends in youth development
- Be inspired by dynamic speakers
- Connect with like-minded professionals through curated virtual networking opportunities
- Collect valuable resources in a personalized virtual swag bag
2025 Summit
Dates: November 12-13, 2025
Location: Virtual – vFairs Platform
This year’s theme is Thriving Together: Building Community, Strengthening Futures. In times of uncertainty, strong partnerships matter more than ever. This year’s Summit celebrates how collaboration not only supports youth and families—but also strengthens the programs that serve them. Together, we’ll explore innovative ideas and real-world strategies that help our communities, organizations, and young people thrive.
Call for Proposals
This year, we invite you to submit proposals for interactive, engaging, and evidence-based virtual workshops, mini TED-style talks, and digital posters designed to inspire and inform participants. Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 15, 2025. Review the Call for Speakers and Call for Posters for complete details and submission instructions.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
Be a champion for Kentucky youth, and position your organization at the forefront of Kentucky’s afterschool movement. As a sponsor or exhibitor, you’ll connect directly with afterschool professionals, educators, and leaders. Showcase your brand, expand your reach, and demonstrate your commitment to the 78,000+ children and youth served by afterschool, summer learning, and other types of out of school programs across Kentucky.
Professional Development Assistance Awards
We’re offering a limited number of Professional Development Assistance Awards to help offset the cost of Summit registration for individuals working in Kentucky’s out-of-school time (OST) field. These awards are designed to support participation by individuals for whom cost may be a barrier.
In 2024, more than 350 afterschool professionals, educators, and leaders from Kentucky and beyond participated.
304
56
participants from Kentucky
participants from outside Kentucky
50%
143,000+
of Kentucky counties represented
young people reached by Kentucky participants
Partners
The Kentucky Afterschool Summit is currently made possible through the generous support of our partners. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to Kentucky’s youth and to quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
