September 24-25 · Washington, D.C.
Symposium on
Young American Men
The Future for Young Men Starts Here.
For the last few years, the crisis of American men has garnered increased attention. Young men are withdrawing from modern American society with consequences that extend far beyond the men themselves. This affects families, communities and the fabric of American life. But simply acknowledging the issues—increased digital addiction, extreme loneliness, reduced career prospects, and declining college enrollment—doesn’t help.
September 24 – 25
The Spire Washington, D.C
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The Convening
A national response to the crisis facing young men
The challenges facing young American men demand more than awareness. Policy solutions need to be at the forefront of national conversations. The path forward requires targeted, data-driven solutions that develop young men into the fathers, husbands, coaches, and civic leaders America depends on.
The second annual Symposium of Young American Men will assemble bipartisan lawmakers, health care experts, men’s organizations, policymakers, researchers, and education leaders to analyze these daunting realities and present policy proposals which address the pressing nature of this generational crisis.
Join us in Washington, D.C., on September 24 – 25 for this timely and necessary conversation about the future of young American men.
Exclusive Polling
Top-rated polling of young men and how they’re navigating education, family and social life, and the workforce.
Policy Discussion
High-level sessions featuring the nation’s foremost scholars, policymakers, and leaders.
Lasting Impact
Evidence-based insights providing real solutions to young men’s issues.
A Letter from the Founder
Why this work cannot wait
The discussions and outcomes of last year’s symposium proved a great success. The Lafayette Company is privileged to work alongside organizations that represent millions of young men and through this lens we recognize this conversation needs to continue on. Join us for The Second Annual Symposium on Young American Men on September 24-25 in Washington D.C and available online, as we build off the compiled ideas and data to formulate deeper discussions and policy solutions.
The challenges facing young men today demand our attention. It is with urgency that we must address the social isolation, disengagement and growing loss of purpose among young men on a national scale. This symposium brings together those working on the front lines of this issue and those who simply care about this generation’s wellbeing to forge meaningful dialogue, share practical and bipartisan solutions and build the bridges that turn advocacy into action. The Symposium on Young American Men is continuously growing thanks to our wonderful group of sponsors and speakers. We are incredibly grateful for your help in battling this formidable issue. Building on the momentum of last year’s symposium, we remain committed to sustaining and deepening this work. We encourage everyone to join us and continue championing the solutions to the challenges young men endure.
Ellen Carmichael
Founder Symposium on Young American Men
Featured Voices
Speakers & Moderators
Leading scholars, founders, and practitioners working at the intersection of research and impact.
Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Please check the website regularly for updates.
The Honorable Betsy DeVos
Dr. Andrew Hartz
Lisa Britton
Dr. Jonathan Ellen
Alex Tarascio
Curtis Valentine
Chris Moody
Brad Wilcox
Two Days of Dialogue
Program at a Glance
Keynotes, research briefings, panels, and working sessions across two full days.
Full program available on the Agenda page.
Day One
September 24
9:00 AM
Welcome from The Lafayette Company
9:05 AM
Polling Release
9:25 AM
On-Stage Discussion Group
10:45 AM
Keynote Address
11:30 AM
Panel 1: Non-Discrimination/Legal Frameworks
1:30 PM
Keynote Address
2:15 PM
Panel 2: Higher Education
4:00 PM
Hot Take Fishbowl
5:00 PM
Great American Tailgate
Day Two
September 25
9:00 AM
Panel 3: Mental Health
10:00 AM
Keynote Address
11:15 AM
Panel 4: Technology
12:15 PM
Keynote Address
1:45 PM
Panel 5: Economic Opportunity
2:45 PM
Keynote Address
4:00 PM
Panel 6: Electoral Politics
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