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Rise & Thrive 2026 — Justice for All Youth
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About the Experience
Rise & Thrive is the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Foundation’s annual breakfast gathering, bringing business and community leaders together in support of young people across Ottawa.
The 2026 theme, Justice for All Youth, focuses on ensuring young people have access to safety, support, opportunity and a genuine sense of belonging.
The morning includes youth-led stories, perspectives on YSB’s programs and services, opportunities for connection with community and business leaders, and breakfast at Lansdowne’s Horticulture Building.
Why It Matters
Strong cities require more than successful businesses. They also depend on systems that help people participate, recover, work, belong and build a future.
YSB works across areas including youth mental health, shelters and housing, employment services and youth justice.
For business and professional leaders, Rise & Thrive offers an opportunity to hear directly from people connected to those realities while gaining a better understanding of some of the challenges affecting Ottawa’s young people and future workforce.
The value of the morning is not simply in being in the room. It is in understanding more of the city in which we work, lead and build.
What to Expect
This is a 90-minute morning experience, not a traditional conference or sales-driven networking event.
Guests can expect: • youth-led storytelling; • insight into YSB programs and services; • perspectives on issues affecting young people in Ottawa; • opportunities to connect with business and community leaders; • breakfast; • a purpose-driven atmosphere centred on listening, community and impact.
Who It’s For
This may be especially relevant for: • business owners, executives and professionals interested in community leadership; • employers focused on workforce development, employee engagement or social impact; • nonprofit, public-sector and community leaders; • organizations looking to better understand issues affecting young people in Ottawa; • professionals who value purposeful environments for learning and connection; • teams considering community investment or corporate participation.
The RÄNDĀ VO͞O Take
Some of the most important rooms are the ones that help us understand the city beyond our own industry.
Rise & Thrive earns a place on Discovery because it brings professional and community leadership together while keeping youth voices at the centre of the morning.
For business leaders, the value goes beyond who else may be attending. It is an opportunity to better understand issues involving mental health, housing, employment, justice and belonging — and to consider the role businesses and organizations can play in strengthening the communities in which they operate.
This is a different kind of professional room: one built around perspective, connection and shared responsibility.
Experience Details
Rise & Thrive 2026 — Justice for All Youth Thursday, October 15, 2026 7:30–9:00 AM Horticulture Building at Lansdowne 1525 Princess Patricia Way Ottawa, Ontario
Tickets Individual Ticket — CA$150 Table for 10 — CA$2,500
Organizer Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Foundation
Format Breakfast gathering / community leadership event
Community Impact
Participation supports the work of the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa across areas that include youth mental health, housing and shelter services, employment support and youth justice.
That gives the event a broader purpose than simply gathering professionals in one room: attendance directly supports services for young people across Ottawa.
From the Organizers
Registration
Rise & Thrive 2026 — Justice for All Youth
This is an independently organized event. Visit the official event website for current ticket prices, the agenda, and registration terms. Registration is not handled by RÄNDĀ VO͞O.
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Experience Details
Date & TimeOctober 15, 20267:30–9:00 AM · Ottawa local time
Duration90 minutes
WhereHorticulture Building at Lansdowne · 1525 Princess Patricia Way, OttawaThe Glebe
Hosted ByYouth Services Bureau of Ottawa FoundationSource: Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa official event and ticket pages; ticket prices supplied for this listing.
Who It's ForBusiness owners, executives, professionals, employers, nonprofit and public-sector leaders, and teams interested in community leadership and youth opportunity.
In Support OfYouth Services Bureau of Ottawa
AccessIndividual ticket — CA$150 · Table for 10 — CA$2,500. Consult the organizer for current pricing and availability.
Decision Note
Consider it if: You value community leadership, want greater exposure to issues affecting young people in Ottawa, or are looking for a purposeful business-community environment with a strong social-impact focus.
Probably not your experience if: You are looking primarily for entertainment, casual networking or a sales-driven business event.
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