See information about each of our conferences to date below.
2025 Shape of the Region Conference: Our Children
Creating Safe, Supportive Futures for Northern Virginia’s Youth
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | Hybrid Event
7:30 am: Breakfast & Registration (in-person)
8:30 – 11:30 am: Conference Program (hybrid)
Valo Park Auditorium
7950 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
Northern Virginia’s youth face alarming challenges, with 13.2% feeling unsafe at school and death by suicide now the second leading cause of death for children aged 10-14. On March 25, 2025, the Shape of the Region Conference will convene state and national experts to explore solutions that create safer spaces, prevent bullying and substance abuse, and expand mental health access. Together, we’ll discuss how these efforts can empower our youth to thrive academically, enter the workforce, and secure pathways to economic mobility—ensuring Northern Virginia remains a place they call home. Join us in shaping a more equitable and inclusive future for all.
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2024 Shape of the Region Conference
Social Trust and Civic Healing
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2023 Shape of the Region Conference
Aging in Northern Virginia
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2022 Shape of the Region
Finding our Way Back to Mental Health: Designing a more accessible, equitable system in Northern Virginia
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