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2025 Youth Summit and Futures Fair

March, 2026 | Berna Facio Professional Development Center

9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. | 3315 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

The Youth Summit and Future’s Fair, organized by the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, is a vibrant initiative to provide the next generation with vital skills and knowledge essential for their financial well-being and career advancement. Through a series of informative breakout sessions and exhibitor booth displays, the Youth Summit and Future’s Fair will empower New Mexico high school students (grades 9 to 12) and young adults (ages 18 to 25) by offering comprehensive education and training platforms focused on three core pillars: financial literacy, career exploration, and college readiness. Join us at the 2026 Youth Summit and Future’s Fair for a day filled with fun learning, engaging sessions, and opportunities, as this is one event that schools won’t want to miss.

Program Highlights

  • Interactive Workshops: Engaging sessions led by financial experts, career advisors, and educators to facilitate learning and skill development.
  • Futures Fair: Access to various colleges, trade schools, financial institutions, networks, opportunities for ongoing learning and support post-summit, and insights from industry professionals sharing their experiences and offering valuable advice to inspire and guide the youth.
  • Networking Opportunities: A platforms for students and young adults to connect, exchange ideas, and build networks that foster collaboration and growth.
High schoolers in class listening to their teacher

High School Registration

New Mexico High School’s (Grades 9th-12th) are invited to join us for this educational event that will impact the students lives as they enhance their financial literacy skills, STEM skills, and educational and career path for future success. This is one event you don’t want to miss!

Parents with their children at a Youth Futures' Fair registration event

Parent w/Student Registration

For parents/guardians interested in attending the event with their student(s) will need to complete this registration form. This means you are a parent/guardian of the student(s) and attending the event solely on your own and not part of a high school group/field trip.

Two female students at the Albuquerque Hispano Women's Program booth

Future's Fair Exhibitor Booths

For businesses interested in hosting an exhibitor booth to share information with the students about financial literacy, college and career readiness, interships, and scholarships; please submit an application form. There is small fee to host a booth at the event.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Leadership Sponsor - $6,000

“Youth Summit & Future’s Fair presented by [Sponsor Name]”

• Exclusive naming rights for the event

• Exhibitor booth space located in a premier location

• Sponsor highlight video (60 sec.) featured during the event and on the webpage

• Speaking opportunity during the welcome address

• Lunch included for five individuals

• Logo featured on all event materials, signage, and website

• Inclusion in all press releases and media coverage

• Opportunity to provide branded swag for student bags

Emerging Sponsor - $2,500

Your EMERGING Sponsorship includes:

• Exhibitor booth space located in a premier location

• Sponsor highlight video (30 sec.) shared during the event and on the webpage

• Lunch included for three individuals

• Logo featured on event signage, print, website, and digital media

• Social media mention leading up to the event

• Verbal recognition during the welcome address and closing session

• Opportunity to include giveaways in student swag bags

Visionary Sponsor - $1,500

Your VISIONARY Sponsorship includes:

• Exhibitor booth placement in a high-traffic area

• Lunch included for two individuals

• Logo prominently displayed on event signage, print, website, and digital media

• Verbal sponsor recognition during opening and closing remarks

• Opportunity to contribute to swag bags

Community Sponsor - $500

Your COMMUNITY SUPPORTER Sponsorship includes:

• Logo displayed on event website, signage, and social media

• Exhibitor table in the exhibitor area

• Lunch included for two individuals

• Verbal recognition at the event

For more information regarding becoming a sponsor for the 2026 Youth Summit and Futures Fair, please contact Tashina Silversmith at Tashina@ahcnm.org.

Event Partners

DEI United logo with Albuquerque Community Foundation and United Way of North Central New Mexico logos beneath
del Norte Lov Foundation logo

Thank you to Our Sponsors!

Touro College of Dental Medicine: New Mexico Campus logo
Kirtland Credit Union logo with tagline, "Live Confident." below
Tuff Shed logo with website beneath
New Mexico Ford Dealers logo with website beneath
Sandia Area logo with tagline that says, "Better Banking without the Bank" beneath
Tutor Doctor logo with tagline that says, "How learning hits home." beneath
New Mexico Society of CPAs logo