NEXT is our end-of-year, one-day conference where students CELEBRATE the conclusion of high school and LOOK TO THE FUTURE as they prepare for the transition to whatever is NEXT for them. 

Students sit side by side with other high school seniors from across their city, hear from our best main-stage communicators around relevant topics, choose additional breakouts for areas they would like to learn more about, and have it all nested within MUSIC, FUN, AND SURPRISES.

• The 2026 Next Conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 18th from 9:00am – 3:00pm at the Phase Center in Alpharetta (12150 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005)

• The day’s content has been created with graduating high school seniors in mind. The transition from high school to college or career is a big one, and we want students to feel prepared for whatever is NEXT in their story.

• Keep it casual! Think “I just rolled out of bed, but make it fashion.” Jeans, hoodies, tees, sneakers—whatever you’d wear to a chill coffee hangout with friends.

• Nothing! We’ve got everything covered. Other than maybe your emotional support water bottle, just yourself will be all you need.

• Please leave your pet iguanas, inflatable kayaks, and karaoke machines at home…just kidding. But seriously, please don’t bring any sort of weapons, drugs, alcohol, or other things that could get you in trouble at the event. You won’t have time for any of those shenanigans anyway, we promise!

• Check-in will begin 30 minutes before the event starts. The earlier you can be, the better! The first session will kick off right on time, so plan ahead for all the unexpected delays to make sure you are there with plenty of time.

• The check-in process will be a breeze. Volunteers will be stationed from the parking area all the way to the door, so you don’t lose your way. Once you arrive and get your lanyard at our check-in station, you’ll be able to pick your seat, grab your swag bag, and get a snack or coffee while you wait for the day to start. Feel free to chat with friends and maybe even make a few new friends too!

• Parking will be located on site and volunteers will be stationed to make sure you end up in the right place.

• Our team looks forward to the Next Conference all year long because we know how incredible it is and can’t wait to share that with you! From insightful and relevant sessions with local professionals to games, breakouts you get to choose, snacks, prizes, music, food, and so much more! We know it will be a day well spent.

• We work hard to have food options for everyone to enjoy. We will have gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options for our snacks and meals. If you need one of those options, find someone in a volunteer t-shirt, and they will be happy to help you find something that works. If you have a life-threatening food allergy and you would be more comfortable bringing your food for the day, that is perfectly fine.