1UP Youth City-Building Conference
The 2025 1UP Conference will bring together Ontario high school students for a Design Jam competition, panel discussion and networking with industry professionals in planning, architecture, engineering and urban design. Youth will experience hands-on, collaborative learning from peers and professional facilitators. The 1UP Conference is a space for youth who are interested in these fields to explore potential career pathways and receive guidance from the event’s professional volunteers.
This year’s conference theme, Building Belonging, explores the intersection of innovation and social equity in urban development. It highlights collaborative opportunities between decision-makers and youth to create inclusive spaces in public and private sector projects. Through design jams and dynamic speakers, the conference will emphasize the importance of both fair and forward-thinking solutions for communities.
Event Location: 80 Cooperage Street, Toronto, Ontario