Conference
In Solidarity
We shine our brightest—together.
In solidarity, we turn silence into support, hesitation into harmony.
In solidarity, we commit to healing, caring for ourselves and each other.
In solidarity, we build community and make movements, defying what seeks to divide us.
In solidarity, we seek joy and justice, especially when the weight of the world seems too heavy to bear alone.
In solidarity, we discover action in anger, radiance in resistance.
Join us in Atlanta for #HealthyTeen25. In this extraordinary city, we’ll draw lessons from movements everywhere and those who’ve come before us. We’ll look inward, reflecting on our own roles in the age-old struggles for truth, justice, and liberation. We’ll uncover new ways to channel support for sexual and reproductive health care and education into shared purpose and lasting change. Ready to rise at every new challenge, book ban, or hate bill with determination and unity, we’ll dream of new potentials and possibilities, bright and boundless.
In solidarity, we uphold our right to control our bodies and shape our own destinies, settling for nothing less than true liberation.
Shine your light at #HealthyTeen25, the 45th Annual National Conference, on October 6-8, 2025, in Atlanta, GA.
Why come?
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What is it?
The Healthy Teen Network annual national conference is an impactful professional development opportunity.
At Healthy Teen Network, we know youth-supporting professionals like you do your best when you’re connected to great opportunities and resources—and with others working in sexual and reproductive health. And when you are well-supported, we see more positive outcomes for young people.
#HealthyTeen25 is just one of the ways we connect youth-supporting professionals with the opportunities, training, and tools they need to empower the next generation to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. For over 40 years, our conference has been the only comprehensive annual national event to convene adolescent sexual and reproductive health professionals.
Who else will be there?
Hundreds of youth-supporting professionals attend each year.
They are teachers and educators, counselors and clinicians. They are program managers and social workers, researchers and evaluators, trainers and coaches. They are caring adults providing essential care and education for young people. And every day, just like you, these adolescent health professionals are working hard to provide honest, safe, and welcoming care and education.
Why should I come?
Come to learn and share, connect and grow.
Our annual national conference is an energizing professional development experience where you can strengthen your skills to provide the very best health care and education. Network with colleagues from across the country. You may also want to consider the many opportunities to showcase your work—through breakout sessions, roundtables, exhibiting, and other advertising opportunities.
Conference Goal
To build the capacity of attendees to provide high quality adolescent health programs and services so that all young people are supported and empowered to lead healthy sexual lives.
Conference Learning Objectives
By the end of the conference, attendees will be able to:
- Explain at least two new strategies to build support for adolescent health and well-being;
- Summarize at least three new ways to address challenges in providing health education and healthcare to adolescents;
- Apply at least three new skills learned, or enhanced, during breakout sessions;
- Utilize at least four relevant resources obtained during sessions and/or from exhibitors; and,
- Establish at least five new professional relationships.
How much does it cost?
Plan for registration, travel, lodging, and per diem.
- Register early and save with early bird rates.
- Be sure to book your room early, too! We historically sell out of our room block.
- Check with your organization for guidance on estimating per diem rates. If you use federal rates, you can use the U.S. General Service Administration’s online tools to estimate costs.
What We Have Heard
Don’t just take our word for it. Straight from our attendees, here’s what they have to say about the Healthy Teen Network annual national conference.
meet our featured speakers
Our staff has been working hard to find people who cultivate healing and inspire us in our work.
We are pleased to announce that Adaku Utah will open #HealthyTeen25 on Monday, October 6, with a powerful session on transformative solidarity. Together, we’ll explore how to move from isolated struggles to collective power, center care alongside courage in our work, and build lasting networks to support our communities.
On Tuesday, October 7, we’ll hear from Dr. Nakisha Floyd, Anaia Clyburn, and LaNiya Gilmer as they invite us to return to the heart of our mission: ensuring all young people have access to the care, education, and resources they need to thrive. Through personal stories and community-driven strategies, they’ll show how everyday advocacy and deep relationships can drive transformative change—especially for youth most impacted by inequity.
Join us for the closing session on Wednesday, October 8, with Jaclyn Friedman, who will offer practical strategies to defend and advance sex ed in today’s challenging landscape. You’ll leave with renewed energy, clear tools, and a vision for how to keep hope—and sex ed—alive in every community.
We’re excited to host 4 Learning Ad-Ons before the main conference begins on Monday, October 6, 2025. These full- and half-day training sessions offer focused learning opportunities in small-group settings.
This year, topics include an antiracist training for sex educators, creating safe environments for young people, building family communication skills, and tapping into your creativity to reimagine sex ed.
Learning Add-Ons require separate registration with an additional cost and are limited to 25 seats per session. Reserve your spot early to take advantage of early bird pricing and maximize your conference experience.
Associate Director of Racial Justice in Sex Education, Advocates for Youth
Racial Justice in Sex Ed Youth Advisory Council Member, Advocates for Youth
Racial Justice in Sex Ed Youth Advisory Council Member, Advocates for Youth
Associate Director of Trans Health and Rights, Advocates for Youth
Founder of Crystallized Sexuality, LLC & Sexual Health Training Coordinator, Planned Parenthood Great Rivers
Co-Founder, Director of Programming, & Lead Facilitator, Kaleidoscope Training Center
agenda-at-a-glance
All times are in Eastern Time (ET).
***Times and content subject to change***
Monday, October 6
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Full-Day Learning Add-On
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Half-Day Learning Add-On
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
General Session
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Networking Reception
Tuesday, October 7
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
General Session
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshops
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Awards Lunch
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshops
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Workshops
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
BIPOC Connect
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Queer Connect
Wednesday, October 8
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Workshops
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshops
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Roundtables
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
General Session
Boost Your Brand
Grab the spotlight with these exhibiting and advertising sponsorship opportunities.
All Access Pass
Exhibitor
Attend the conference and showcase your services and resources by hosting an exhibit table with our all access pass. You’ll enjoy a space in a high-traffic area frequented by conference attendees for the duration of the conference.
Benefits include:
- Enjoy 1 full main conference registration for the exhibitor
- Host an exhibit table, featured in a high-traffic location with exposure to all attendees
- Feature your logo on the conference website and app, linked to your website
Social Butterfly
Social Media Posts
Expand your reach by sharing up to 3 posts on Healthy Teen Network’s social media platforms (Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn) before, during, or after #HealthyTeen25. We will help you identify the appropriate social media channels and time your posts.
Benefits include:
- Provide up to 3 posts (graphic and caption) to be shared on Healthy Teen Network’s social media platforms*
- Feature your logo on the conference website and app, linked to your website, and in the slideshow featured in general sessions
Highlight Reel
Conference App Advertiser
Without a printed program, the conference app is the place to be. Ads are a dynamic space in the app with prominent placement. Feature an upcoming event, promote a session at the conference, share a resource, sell an item, or highlight a call to action.
Benefits include:
- Share a graphic, with a link to your website, to be featured conference app throughout the conference
- Feature your logo on the conference website and app, linked to your website, and in the slideshow featured in general sessions
get your tickets now
Registration for sponsorship, general admission, and the Learning Add-Ons is now open! Purchase your tickets early to take advantage of our early bird rates!
Registration is now open! Purchase your tickets now to take advantage of our early bird rates! Don’t forget to check out our Learning Add-Ons which are limited-capcity training sessions happening before the start of the conference.
Excited Yet? We are! Take advantage of early bird pricing!
Early Bird registration for exhibitors, advertising, and general admission is now open!
Don’t forget to check out the fine print for information about payment and refund deadlines, what is included with registration, and recommended travel times.
Full-Day
Learning Add-On
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6-hour, deep dive into a specific topic in small group sessions that start in the morning on Mon, Oct 6 before the conference begins.
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Lunch will be provided.
Half-Day
Learning Add-On
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3-hour, deep dive into a specific topic in small-group sessions start in the afternoon on Mon, Oct 6 before the conference begins.
General Attendee
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Access to general, workshop, & roundtable sessions Mon, Tue, Wed
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Networking reception, with light hors d’oeuvres
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Lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday
Student Attendee
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Access to general, workshop, & roundtable sessions Mon, Tue, Wed
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Networking reception, with light hors d’oeuvres
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Lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday
Please note that purchase of this ticket does NOT include access to Learning Add-Ons.
All Access Pass
Nonprofit Exhibitor-
Host an exhibit table in a high-traffic location with exposure to all attendees
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Your linked logo featured on the conference website and app.
All Access Pass
For-Profit Exhibitor-
Host an exhibit table in a high-traffic location with exposure to all attendees
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Your linked logo featured on the conference website and app.
Social Butterfly
Social Media Posts-
3 posts to be shared on Healthy Teen Network’s social media platforms
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Feature your linked logo on the conference website, app, and general session slideshow.
Highlight Reel
Conference App Advertiser-
Share a linked ad graphic on the conference app throughout the event.
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Feature your linked logo on the conference website, app, and general session slideshow.
Join us in Atlanta
The Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, located near downtown Atlanta, puts you in the center of this iconic neighborhood. It is home to remarkable architecture, exceptional restaurants, multiple shopping centers, and the financial district.
At Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, enjoy luxurious rooms and suites, a fitness center, two contemporary restaurants, a coffee bar, and a serene Japanese Zen garden.
Discover everything that this exciting suburb of Atlanta has to offer, all just minutes from the hotel. You can easily access the museums, shopping, and culture in Atlanta or stay in Buckhead with the world-class shops and restaurants at Buckhead Village District, Lenox Square, and Phipps Plaza within a mile of the hotel.
We have secured a special rate for a limited number of rooms. The discounted room block is expected to sell out, so we highly recommend reserving your room as soon as possible.
| ROOM TYPE | SINGLE/DOUBLE | TRIPLE | QUAD |
|---|---|---|---|
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Guest Room |
$229.00 |
$254.00 |
$279.00 |
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Guest Room: Federal Government |
$173.00 |
$198.00 |
$223.00 |
*Rate is dependent on the prevailing Federal Government Per Diem and is subject to change.
the fine print
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
Included with Registration
As part of your conference experience, you will also receive the following:
- Access to general sessions Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and workshop and roundtable sessions Tuesday and Wednesday
- Access to the networking reception, with light hors d’oeuvres
- Access to presentation materials in the app
- Free basic wireless internet in the hotel
- Lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Beverages (coffee, tea, water) during breaks
- SWAG (a.k.a., stuff we all get)
Please note that the main registration does NOT include access to Learning Add-Ons.
Learning Add-Ons
Learning Add-Ons occur Monday before the conference begins and are an ADDITIONAL cost. These full- or half-day training sessions have limited capacity; your spot is only secured upon payment. If we cannot fulfill your request, you may choose another session (if available), or a refund.
Your registration for your chosen Learning Add-On entitles you to a spot in that session only and is not transferable on the day of the event. If you want to change your Learning Add-On choice before 09/19/25, please contact Monique Davis.
Payment Deadlines
All payments made by check or purchase order must be received by 09/19/25. After that date, you must pay on-site by check or credit card to gain admittance to the conference. Attendees with outstanding balances will be refused admission.
Our new mailing address is PO Box 741, Churchville, MD, 21028.
Sponsor Refund Policy
The acceptance and confirmed assignment of space shall be subject to the regulations outlined on the website. All requests for refunds must be made in writing (email is sufficient) to Monique Davis on or before 09/12/2025. An eligible request will entitle the registrant to a full refund. In lieu of requesting a refund, an organization may send someone else in the place of the initial registrant if that registrant is unable to attend and if they notify Healthy Teen Network in writing by 09/19/2025.
We reserve the right to reject any registration, at our discretion.
Questions
Please contact Arianna de la Mancha if you have a question about our sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
Please contact Monique Davis if you have a question about conference registration.
For hotel-related questions, please call Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead at 404-237-1234.
For more information about Atlanta, please visit www.atlantaga.gov.
Recommended Travel Times
We often get asked when the activities begin and end, so participants can plan their travel.*
We recommend:
- If you plan to participate in a Learning Add-On, formerly called pre-conference institutes, on Monday, October 6th, arrive in Atlanta on Sunday, October 5th.
- Arrive in Atlanta by 1:00 PM ET on Monday, October 6th (the conference welcome and first general session begins at 4:00 PM ET).
- Schedule departure flights for 6:30 PM ET or later on Wednesday, October 8th (the final general session ends at 4:00 PM ET).
*Times and content are subject to change.
Student Registration
Students must provide verification (e.g., department chair letter, enrollment letter, or official school documentation with a seal/emblem) they are enrolled full-time in a secondary, undergraduate, or graduate degree program for the Fall 2025 semester. Email documentation to Monique Davis.
Lead Presenter & Trainer Discounts
Lead workshop and roundtable session presenters (one per session) receive a 15% discount on the main conference registration fee and will receive a unique discount code to use when registering. Co-presenters do not receive this discount.
Learning Add-On lead trainers receive a 100% discount on a main conference registration fee, as part of their support and compensation for this more intensive training session.
Scholarships or Other Discounts
We are unfortunately limited in the discounts we can provide. We aim to compensate presenters fairly and make this opportunity as affordable as possible, while ensuring we can continue to host the event. If available, scholarship opportunities are posted on this website.
Refund Policy
All refund requests must be made in writing (email is sufficient) and dated on or before 09/12/2025 to Monique Davis. An eligible request will entitle the registrant to a full refund. In lieu of requesting a refund, an organization may send someone else in the place of the registrant if the initial registrant is unable to attend, and if they notify Healthy Teen Network in writing by 09/19/2025.
Guiding Principles
All sessions, exhibits, and advertisements shared at the Healthy Teen Network conference must be aligned with our Guiding Principles.
This means that all content (e.g., curricula, programs, activities, etc.) must be:
- Youth-friendly;
- Inclusive and affirming of all young people; and
- Comprehensive, age-appropriate, information and/or services about sexual and reproductive health—including the full range of birth control methods and all pregnancy options (to be clear: abortion, adoption, and parenting).
For example, information/services promoting sexual risk avoidance education, abstinence-only-until-marriage programs, crisis pregnancy centers, or anti-abortion campaigns are not in alignment with our Guiding Principles and are not eligible to be promoted at the Healthy Teen Network conference.
We reserve the right to reject any session proposal or sponsorship, at our discretion.
Health & Safety Measures
We encourage attendees to follow the practical recommendations from the latest CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance to help people lower risk from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV.
Premier Sponsor
Sponsors
Disclaimer: Inclusion or identification of organizations, individuals, information, content, and materials does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement.
Only social media posts designed for a youth audience will be shared on our Instagram account. Appropriate placement decisions for sponsor advertisements will be made at Healthy Teen Network’s discretion.