The Youth Leadership Conference is a special event held by Congressman Dan Burton each year for High School Seniors in Indiana’s 5th District.  We invite speakers who are subject matter experts to discuss topics and issues currently facing Indiana and the Nation.  The students have a chance to study these topics and interact with the speakers.  Finally, Congressman Burton speaks to the student about the issues facing the United States House of Representatives and answers their questions.

 Lunch is provided to the participations of the Conference. 

This year was the 23rd annual Youth Leadership Conference which was held on March 2, 2009 at Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Indiana.  Our expertsdiscussed Learning Reform and the American Economy.  

Invited Speakers included:

*Dr. Tony Bennett, Superintendent of Public Instruction
*Dr. Timothy Koponen, Trustee Lecturer and Director,
Hoosier Scholars Helping Democracy
*Mr. Bill Konyha, President & CEO of Economic
 Development Group of Wabash County

Download itinerary for Youth Leadership Conference.