The 2025 Leadership for Life Youth Conference has now ended, but we’ll be back in 2026. Stay tuned to this page and follow us on social media for updates on next year’s dates and application details.

The Leadership for Life Youth Conference is a unique, week-long residential event held at Maynooth University. Open to young people aged 15 to 18, the conference brings together teens from Ireland and across the world to build leadership skills, make new friends, and explore the issues that matter most to them.

Throughout the week, participants take part in workshops focused on communication, goal setting, teamwork and critical thinking. They also hear from inspiring guest speakers and have the opportunity to work towards a Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action (Level 6, QQI), accredited by the University of Galway.

The conference is part of Foróige’s wider Leadership for Life Programme, which supports young people to lead with empathy, confidence and purpose — in their schools, communities and beyond.