Events and Calendar for SayProRoyal-19 SayPro Royal Board Public Policy and Advocacy Committee

Events and Calendar for the Year 2025

1. Annual Public Policy Forum

Date: January 15-16, 2025
Location: Virtual (with in-person option)
Objective: A two-day forum to discuss the year’s most pressing public policy challenges, review legislative developments, and strategize advocacy efforts for the upcoming year.
Target Audience: Government officials, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, youth representatives, and civil society organizations.
Agenda Highlights:

• Opening keynote by a prominent policymaker.
• Panel discussions on youth engagement in public policy.
• Advocacy training for committee members.
• Networking opportunities for building alliances.

2. Monthly Policy Roundtable

Date: Every first Wednesday of the month (starting February 2025)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Objective: Informal monthly roundtables to discuss new policy developments, evaluate committee advocacy projects, and plan for upcoming legislative sessions.
Target Audience: Committee members, government liaison officers, and relevant stakeholders.
Agenda Highlights:

• Review of recent policy decisions and their impacts.
• Sharing updates on ongoing advocacy efforts.
• Collaborative brainstorming sessions for upcoming projects.

3. SayPro Advocacy Campaign Launch

Date: March 20, 2025
Location: SayPro Headquarters or Virtual Event
Objective: Launch a new public policy advocacy campaign, focusing on a critical issue affecting youth and communities, such as education reform, youth employment, or climate policy.
Target Audience: Policy influencers, media, nonprofit organizations, youth groups.
Agenda Highlights:

• Overview of the campaign goals and objectives.
• Presentations on research findings and policy impacts.
• Social media and online activation strategies for broader engagement.

4. Quarterly Policy Analysis & Strategy Meeting

Date: April 22, 2025
Location: SayPro Headquarters or Virtual
Objective: Quarterly review of public policy trends, committee progress, and strategies for influencing upcoming legislation.
Target Audience: Committee members and relevant policy experts.
Agenda Highlights:

• Review of legislative activities in key sectors.
• Collaborative drafting of position papers and policy recommendations.
• Strategic discussions on aligning advocacy work with global youth empowerment initiatives.

5. Public Policy Training Workshop

Date: June 10, 2025
Location: Virtual and In-person Training
Objective: A day-long workshop to build skills in policy analysis, advocacy strategies, and navigating government relations.
Target Audience: Committee members and young activists interested in policy and advocacy.
Agenda Highlights:

• Interactive sessions on how to analyze public policy.
• Workshops on lobbying techniques and coalition-building.
• Case studies of successful public policy campaigns.

6. Global Policy Engagement Conference

Date: July 28-30, 2025
Location: International (to be decided)
Objective: Attend an international conference to engage with policymakers, advocacy groups, and government representatives from across the world to share knowledge and strategies on youth-focused public policy.
Target Audience: International policymakers, advocacy leaders, and youth organizations.
Agenda Highlights:

• Global case studies on youth involvement in policy-making.
• Roundtables on global policy challenges and solutions.
• Networking sessions with global policymakers and youth advocates.

7. National Public Policy Dialogue

Date: September 15, 2025
Location: National (Location to be announced)
Objective: Convening a public dialogue with stakeholders and the wider public on the most significant national policy issues related to youth and community development.
Target Audience: Local government officials, youth leaders, civil society organizations, media, and public policy experts.
Agenda Highlights:

• Open dialogues and debates with key policymakers.
• Public comment sessions for engaging citizens in policy discussions.
• Discussions on local and national youth empowerment policies.

8. End of Year Advocacy Summit

Date: December 5, 2025
Location: SayPro Headquarters or Virtual
Objective: Reflect on the year’s advocacy achievements, set goals for the next year, and finalize the next cycle of strategic initiatives.
Target Audience: Committee members, media partners, and influential stakeholders.
Agenda Highlights:

• Review of key advocacy successes and lessons learned.
• Planning for the upcoming year’s policy objectives.
• Recognition of top advocates and partners for their contributions.