OCTOBER 1, 2025 | 9:30am—3:30pm

New York City Bar Association

42 W 44th Street

New York, NY 10036

The Student Success Network Expo will be a unique opportunity to bring our community together in a full-day gathering to learn from one another, gain tangible tools and approaches to improve our work, and deepen the relationships that power our progress. 

Through interactive breakout sessions, we’ll highlight how SSN members are building competencies, partnering with youth, strengthening relationships, using data for impact, and addressing real challenges across the sector. It’s a moment to honor how far we’ve come, hear from peers who are moving the needle, and to build momentum for where we’re headed next.

Check back here periodically for updates regarding the agenda, featured speakers and more!

Interested in leading a breakout session at the Expo?

Your voice belongs in this space!

We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis, with priority consideration for submissions made before Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Our Network is grounded in the belief that together we can learn more, improve practices, and get to better and more equitable student outcomes. We especially invite youth practitioners to submit breakout session proposals that reflect the depth, creativity, and challenges of your work. Breakout sessions will include space for sharing, reflection, and connection — and we’re excited to lift up the voices of those doing the work every day.

We want to continue to connect on the themes that brought our Network together in the first place and consider how we can be resources to one another in this moment. Your proposal can align with one (or more) of the following Expo themes:

    • What are students able to do as a result of participating in your program? How do you know?

    • What are the skills students (and adults) need for the future, and how are you creatively building them?

    • How are you sharing power with young people?

    • How are they designing their experiences with you?

    • How are you communicating and listening to each other?

    • How are you strengthening connections — between young people, between adults, between staff and families?

    • How are you creating opportunities for students to access and mobilize diverse networks?

    • How are you measuring what matters and using that data to drive improvement?

    • Have you had any “a-ha” moments with your data that might resonate with the Network?

    • How are you supporting your community during this moment of policy shifts and funding constraints?

    • How are you supporting your staff and staying grounded in your mission?

FAQs

  • This Expo is designed for everyone in the youth-serving ecosystem, from frontline staff and program managers to organization leaders. Our primary audience is programs that work directly with young people.

  • Great question! With frequent staff transitions and large teams, it’s common for folks to be unsure of their organization’s current membership status.

    SSN membership is free and open to all NYC-based, youth-serving organizations. To confirm your membership or join our network, please complete this brief survey: https://form.jotform.com/251743990516160

    If you’re unsure whether someone from your organization may have already completed it, go ahead and fill it out. We’d rather hear from you than miss the chance to connect.

  • A light breakfast, along with coffee and assorted teas, will be available in the morning. Lunch will also be provided. You’ll be able to share any dietary needs in the registration form.

  • Yes! Young people are welcome and valued. While most sessions are tailored toward practitioners and program designers, youth voices are essential and may be part of team presentations or panels.

  • Yes. The venue is physically accessible.

    If you have any specific access needs (e.g., seating, dietary restrictions), please include them in your registration, so we can best support you.

  • We’re here to help! Reach out to us at events@ssn-nyc.org with any questions.