The purpose of this three-day learning opportunity is to bring the workings of government alive to students in grades 9-12. Students are given an opportunity to discuss current issues with government administrators, elected officials, and students from high schools throughout the state.
Each conference is led by teens elected to office by their fellow delegates or appointed by organizational staff. Held annually in Atlanta, volunteers from various state departments act as resources for the students while they debate the issues. These volunteers, along with ENGAGE staff, help guide the students through mock committee meetings and procedures. Students debate and vote on the bills that their fellow delegates have written and presented. Bills that pass in committee are then taken to the floor of the House or Senate for full debate and vote.
Engage in a hands-on legislative experience providing students with opportunities to research, develop, and advocate for state policy solutions through debate and parliamentary procedure.
Students engage in a dynamic judicial simulation, analyzing a fictional case, and presenting legal arguments before a panel of judges. This program is open to Juniors and Seniors only.
Participate in an immersive legislative simulation where students explore, craft, and advocate for national policy proposals through debate and formal parliamentary procedures.
Students analyze proposed legislation, develop policy briefs, and advocate for their positions in a competitive public policy setting.
Allows students to gain meaningful, real-life experience in journalism through the publication of a newspaper, social media content, and a news broadcast at the conference.
Schedule
Designed with just the right amount of academic engagement balanced with free time to enjoy making new friends, students and teachers alike work hard and play hard. While there are variations in the schedule from year to year, below is a typical schedule which will give you an idea of what to expect.
REGISTRATION
$415 early bird
- Includes 2 meals, program, lodging (quad occupancy), and materials fees
REGISTRATION
$400 private room
- Includes 2 meals, program and materials fees
*Shared Advisor Credit ($250) per 16 students
Early Bird Registration Period Ends October 16, 2026
Early bird registration includes a free piece of conference swag and discounted rates ($415 for members, $430 for non-members). After early bird registration ends, registration no longer includes swag and the price for each student goes up an additional $15 ($430 for members, $445 for non-members). Registration ends October 28.
