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Choose Your Future: Western New York Student Leadership Summit

Wednesday, January 27, 2027

9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

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Villa Maria College

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About the Event

On Wednesday, January 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Villa Maria College, Fostering Greatness will host Choose Your Future: Western New York Student Leadership Summit, a one-day conference bringing together hundreds of student leaders from public, charter, and private schools across Western New York for a high-energy day of leadership development, student voice, connection, and celebration. Students will participate in interactive workshops, motivational presentations, a student speech competition, talent showcase, live entertainment, and other activities designed to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and encourage them to use their voices.

Throughout the day, students will proudly represent their individual schools while connecting with young leaders from different communities and educational environments. The summit is designed to help students discover their strengths, develop meaningful relationships, and leave feeling more confident about their ability to make an impact in their schools, communities, and futures.

Event Organizers

This event is organized by

in collaboration with the National School Choice Awareness Foundation.

Date & Location

Wednesday, January 27, 2027

9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Villa Maria College

240 Pine Ridge Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225

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