Leaders of Today
Leave Changed. Lead Confidently.
One day can change everything.
Join other driven high school students at the Leaders of Today Conference for a day of confidence, growth, and community impact.
“Isn’t the time people believe anything is possible the time we want them to lead the most?”
📅 February 27, 2026 📍 Columbus, OH 💰 Tickets: $18–$30 🥪 Lunch Included
THE MISSION: “Why We Exist”
Our mission is to help students across Central Ohio develop leadership skills, confidence, and vision to improve their communities.
We believe students are not tomorrow’s leaders — they are the Leaders of Today.
Leaders of Today Conference 2026
Leaders of Today Conference 2026
THE EXPERIENCE: “Where It Happens”
One Day. Big Growth. Lifelong Confidence.
Join dozens of Central Ohio’s most driven high school students for a day designed to challenge, inspire, and equip you to lead right where you are.
At the Leaders of Today Leadership Conference, students dive into hands-on leadership activities, hear from successful local business and community leaders, and walk away with the confidence and clarity to make an impact in their schools and communities.
You’ll laugh, learn, and connect with other student leaders who share your passion for making a difference — and you’ll leave changed.
Date: February 27, 2026
Location: M/A Design, 775 Yard St, Unit 325, Columbus, OH 43212
Tickets: $18 Early Bird | $20 Before January 1st | $25 Before February 1st | $30 After February 1st
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Lunch Provided
➡️ Registration Deadline: February 7, 2026
THE IMPACT: “How It Changes Lives”
Microgrant Project Spotlights
GET INVOLVED: “Join the Ripple”
Support Us
When you give to Leaders of Today, you’re doing more than donating — you’re helping a student realize their potential. Your gift funds hands-on leadership experiences, micro-grants, and mentorship opportunities that give young people the tools and confidence to lead right where they are.
From a first-time public speaker to a student launching a community project, every dollar helps create moments of growth that ripple far beyond the classroom.
Your support keeps the momentum going — inspiring students, empowering communities, and proving that leadership starts today.
Give today and help us grow the next generation of changemakers.
Volunteer
Volunteering with Leaders of Today isn’t just helping out — it’s joining the energy. Our volunteers laugh, lead, and make real connections as they guide students through a day filled with growth, confidence, and community. From welcoming students to helping with workshops, you’ll be part of the team that makes the conference come alive.
If you love good vibes, teamwork, and watching young leaders step into their potential — this is the place for you.
Lunch is on us, smiles are guaranteed, and you’ll walk away knowing you helped spark something special.
Join the fun. Lead the impact. Be a part of the Leaders of Today team.
Become a Mentor
Being a mentor with Leaders of Today isn’t about giving lectures — it’s about sharing your story. You’ll walk alongside students as they build confidence, sharpen leadership skills, and bring their ideas to life.
Whether it’s a coffee chat, a brainstorming session, or a quick check-in, you’ll be part of the moment a student realizes, “I can actually do this.”
It’s meaningful, energizing, and honestly — a lot of fun.
Inspire. Encourage. Empower. Become a mentor.
THE VOICE: “Our Leadership Conversation”
The Leaders of Today Podcast
Real stories. Real leadership. Real impact.
The Leaders of Today Podcast dives into honest conversations with students, mentors, and community leaders who are making a difference right here in Central Ohio. From lessons in leadership and service to finding purpose and confidence, each episode is packed with stories that inspire and challenge us to lead where we are — not someday, but today.
Whether you’re a student, teacher, or lifelong learner, tune in for laughter, lessons, and a reminder that leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about action.
Listen and lead with us.
The Leaders of Today Blog
The Leaders of Today Blog is where stories meet inspiration. We share leadership lessons, student spotlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and insights from mentors and community changemakers across Central Ohio.
Each post is designed to encourage reflection, spark new ideas, and help young leaders grow in confidence and purpose. Whether it’s a story from our conference, a tip from a mentor, or a look inside one of our student projects, this is where leadership gets personal.
Read the stories. Live the lessons. Lead today.
