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5C Youth Leadership Forum 2026
In 2026, 5C partnered with Dallas Baptist University to host the 5C Impact Youth Leadership Forum at The Hope Center in Plano.
This year’s theme, “Impact: The Power of Action,” focused on helping young people grow as leaders, learn from real-world professionals, and see how students can create meaningful change in their communities.
The forum featured opening remarks from Mayor Muns of Plano, speakers and panelists from HKS, Palo Alto Networks, and AWS, along with a graduating senior panel where 5C youth officers from the Class of 2026 shared their advice with the community.
In keeping with this year’s theme, the forum also featured a Youth Impact Showcase, giving local student-founded nonprofit organizations the opportunity to share their missions, journeys, and community impact. The showcase highlighted how middle and high school students can create meaningful change and inspired others to do the same.
Through these efforts, the 2026 Youth Leadership Forum raised $3,820 for Scottish Rite.
