SVYCA’S 2025 IMPACT SUMMIT
The IMPACT Summit occured on Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM at the Heritage Theatre in Campbell, CA. We had over 500 attendees~
FULL Agenda for THE 2025 IMPACT SUMMIT
9:00-9:30 | Welcome, tabling & finding seats
9:30–9:35| Student MCs Welcome (Theater)
9:40–10:05 | Amanda Hansen - Keynote Speaker (Theater)
10:05–10:55 | SVYCA Student Civic Engagement Discussion (Theater)
10:55–11:10 | Academy Capstone Awards & Community Breakout Assignments (Theater)
10 minute transition
11:20–12:00 | Breakout Sessions by City/Region (All Rooms)
12:00–12:30 | Lunch & Tabling (Banquet Hall)
10 minute transition
12:40–1:30 | Panel/Workshop Block 1
Health Impacts of Climate Change Panel (Theater)
Powering the Shift: Electrification & Climate Panel (Redwood Room)
Greener Schools, Greener Future Workshop (Mary Room)
From Policy to Practice: Strategies for Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Workshop (Multipurpose Room)
10 minute transition
1:40–2:30 | Panel/Workshop Block 2
Nature-Based Climate Solutions Panel (Theater)
Youth Power in Climate Movements Panel (Redwood Room)
Climate Action Plan 101 Workshop (Multipurpose Room)
Emerging Impacts of Tech on Sustainability Mini Panel (Mary Room)
10 minutes transition
2:40 - 3:20 | Closing and Awards
Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 9AM - 3PM
@ Campbell Heritage Theatre, Campbell, CA
High school and college students, young professionals, community stakeholders, educators, elected officials and industry leaders were invited to a day of learning, networking and discussion around innovative climate solutions and strategies. This year's summit included action-oriented breakout sessions, panel presentations, and keynote speakers that empowered all attendees to make a difference and fight climate change.
Event Co-Hosts: The League of California Cities - Peninsula Division, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, and Joint Venture Silicon Valley
Map of the venue - Campbell Heritage Theatre
The IMPACT Summit featured events in various rooms throughout the Heritage Theater, including panels, workshops, networking sessions, and more!
For more information/questions on the Summit contact: svyouthclimate@gmail.com!
Check out photos of the event:
The photographers at this event were Chris Cassell and Jim Katzman of probonophoto.org. Thank you to Norcal Public Media for their showcasing as well.
