"In the social responsibility and public welfare practice session, multiple non-profit organizations participated extensively... these practices also confirm that teens are gradually evolving from 'participants' in social services to 'actors' driving social change."

"We have with us today: Yu Hei Ip, Altan Bereket, Jin Park... these students are phenomenal. I would not be surprised to see them in these seats in just a few years, and I'm really excited to have them here... please extend the courtesy of the floor to these wonderful future policymakers."

"The 2026 U.S. Teen Leadership Summit concluded on April 18 in Queens, New York, bringing together more than 150 high-achieving students, youth entrepreneurs, educators, and nonprofit leaders from across the country."

"InGenius Prep USA announced the successful conclusion of the 2026 US Teen Summit in Queens, New York, an education and youth leadership event that brought together more than 150 high school student leaders, educators, young entrepeneurs, and nonprofit representatives from across the United States."

"The demonstration, organized by Voluntas Juvenium, a student-led nonprofit known as 'Will of the Youth,' follows a petition with more than 5,000 signatures and growing online support. The group’s campaign calls for what it describes as a “student-centered device policy.”

"In this spirit, as The Modern-Day Marco Polo, I am reminded that the journeys of discovery in our time are no longer defined solely by geography, but by ideas, innovation, and the courage of young leaders to shape a better world."

"纽约时间4月18日，2026美国青少年领导力峰会于纽约皇后区圆满举办。为全美青少年学子搭建专业交流与成长赋能平台，现场参与人数达150+，汇聚全美各地高中生社团骨干、青少年创业者及教育界、非营利组织代表，围绕青少年领导力培育、社会创新实践、人工智能对教育体系的影响等核心议题，展开深度交流与研讨。"

"Our initiative has let the future generation be involved on a personal level. They aren’t just volunteers, but architects of a better future. Seeing that change happen to the volunteers is the most important part to me."

"Overall, the Teen Leadership Summit showcased the strong capabilities of the new generation of students in innovative practices, and highlighted the deep integration trend of education, technology and social responsibility. As more resources and platforms open up to teens, finding a balance between technological development and core competency cultivation will remain an important focus for future education and social development."

"It has since expanded throughout New York City and now has 900+ volunteers who have logged 10,000+ hours distributing 3,000+ meals, removing 10,000+ pounds of waste, and more. "

"Following a rigorous national selection process, ten outstanding teen projects advanced to the finals and were showcased and professionally evaluated on site. The competing projects spanned social services, technological innovation, and cultural communication, demonstrating not only the solid practical abilities of today’s high school students, but also the growing participation and influence of teens in public affairs."

"According to the organizer, the summit not only offered teens a stage to present their achievements, but also helped students turn creative ideas into actionable projects through special funding support and mentorship feedback. 'This is more than a competition; it is a platform for students to showcase their work, gain recognition, and learn to turn ideas into action,' emphasized Xueping Geng."

"Voluntas Juvenium, an international student-led volunteer organization, which now boasts nearly a thousand members from across the city. Their efforts include distributing thousands of meals and removing more than 10,000 pounds of waste. "