TransitCon 2026: Sound Transit Youth Conference

Join your fellow transit enthusiasts (casual and serious, alike) for a day full of fun and learning with Sound Transit staff!

This youth conference will include three breakout sessions, and keynote speaker, and a 2 hour networking opportunity where you can learn more about the work and people making transit happen. Hear directly from professionals about their day-to-day jobs, the skills they need, and their journey to getting there while learning more about our transit system with like-minded folks.

This conference is for young people aged 15 to 22. Lunch and an exclusive swag item will be provided. 

Registration closes at noon on Friday, October 23rd.

Register here

Schedule: 

• 9:30 am – 10 am 

  • Arrival and check in (coffee provided) 

• 10 am – 10:15 am 

  • Welcoming remarks 

• 10:15 am – 11 am 

  • Session 1 (Social media content creation) 

• 11:15 am – 12 pm 

  • Session 2 (All things Ballard Link Extension) 

• 12 pm – 1 pm 

  • Lunch (provided) 

• 1 pm – 1:45 pm 

  • Session 3 (Little known Sound Transit station features) 

• 2 pm – 4 pm 

  • Career networking with transportation professionals 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact youthengagement@soundtransit.org