Register
Join us for CFY26!
Registration includes access to all CFY26 sessions and exhibit vendors from May 4, 2026, to May 6, 2026, a networking reception the evening of May 5, 2026, as well as breakfast and lunch for all 3 days. Lodging and travel are not included.
Online ticket sales close Friday, April 24. Limited on-site registration will be available if space permits.
General Admission
Open to all youth-serving professionals, public health leaders, educators, community organizations, and prevention partners.
$599
Student Admission
For currently enrolled students (high school, college, or university). Register with your school email address and show a valid student ID at check-in.
$99–$325
VFHY Partner Access
Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth employees, board members, and current grantees receive complimentary registration as part of their partnership with the Foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re registering, planning travel, or figuring out how to connect with other attendees, you’ll find clear, easy-to-use information here. If you don’t see your question listed, please reach out to us and we’ll be happy to help.
Attendees can expect interactive breakout rooms, keynote sessions with prevention leaders, networking opportunities, and best-practice presentations focused on evidence-based youth health promotion. You’ll leave with new tools, insights, and connections to advance evidence-informed prevention work in your region.
- Directors and staff of youth-serving organizations
- Government officials and community leaders
- Teachers, administrators, and education professionals
- Mental health and social service professionals
Each current grantee organization or coalition (HCAT and Tobacco grant cohorts, RFP #852P024 or RFP #852P025) gets two free tickets to the Summit. Additional tickets can be purchased at the standard price.
Overnight guest self-parking is $18.
Daily self-parking is $20.
Find more information about parking at the Hyatt Regency in Reston and transportation options to the venue here.
Yes, we will provide meals as follows:
Monday: Breakfast and lunch
Tuesday: Breakfast and lunch
Wednesday: Breakfast and lunch
At the time of registration we asked for your dietary preferences. If you have to update those selections or have any questions about the meals provided, please contact Charlie McLaughlin at cmclaughlin@healthyyouthva.org.
Need help getting travel approved? We’ve created a travel request template to help you share the value of attending the Champions for Youth Summit with your leadership team. Use it to highlight how your participation will strengthen your prevention and youth engagement work. You can also download a PDF of the summit agenda here.
We accept all major credit cards and, with prior approval, pay by check.
Yes! A block of rooms has been reserved for all CFY26 attendees at the prevailing government and discounted rate of $276 per night plus tax. You can access the room block information here.
The room block is available until April 17, 2026, or until there are no more rooms available in the block.
We do not — but if you register by Jan. 9, 2026, you will receive 10% off early bird rate!
Only one discount may be used per registration, and discounts cannot be applied after a registration has been completed. We recommend confirming your discount before checking out to ensure it’s applied correctly.
Refunds & Cancellations
Please read the important refund information below. There are no exceptions to the cancellation / refund policy.
Cancellation Requirements
All cancellations and requests for refunds MUST be submitted in writing by the deadlines listed within this policy. No cancellations will be accepted over the phone.
Mailing Address:
VFHY (CANCELLATION/REFUND)
701 E. Franklin St, Ste. 500
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address:
cmclaughlin@vfhy.org
Refund Schedule
30+ days before summit
Full refund minus 20% processing fee
14-29 days before summit
50% refund of registration fee
Less than 14 days or no-shows
No refund available
Substitution Policy
Registrants may send a substitute in their place in lieu of requesting a refund. Substitutions will be allowed by sending the substitution request to cmclaughlin@vfhy.org. Include the word “SUBSTITUTION” in the subject line.
An email confirmation of requests for cancellations/refunds or substitutions will be made within five business days of the request. Please contact Charlie McLaughlin at (804) 786-2279 to answer cancellation, refund or substitution questions.