Upcoming Events
Beyond the Usual Suspects 2026 ACGC Conference
Support Get on the Bus’s Sophia Young as she represents Get on the Bus at the ACGC Annual Conference.
This is a hybrid conference taking place at the Evario Events Centre (950 Parsons Rd SW, T6X 0J4) in Edmonton, Alberta on September 18, 2026 from 9 am - 4 pm Mountain Time. Attendees will be able to join in person or virtually via Zoom. Attendance is free, and in-person attendees can enjoy lunch and health breaks at the venue.
On Site Placement Changemakers Gala
Get on the Bus’s Sophia Young joined the panel “How Ordinary People Become Changemakers” at On Site Placement’s Changemakers End-of-Program Celebration.
Held at the Edmonton Convention Centre, the event brought together newcomer, refugee, and youth leaders from across Edmonton to celebrate their community impact. Sophia shared her experiences developing youth-led transit campaigns, building mentorship as part of Get on the Bus, and creating Next Stop: Change to equip young people with practical advocacy skills.
Civil Connect’s Connect 2026 Conference
Get on the Bus’s Sophia Young delivered a keynote presentation at Civil Connect’s inaugural Connect 2026 Conference.
Hosted at the University of Alberta, the conference brought together students, researchers, industry professionals, community organizations, project partners and elected officials to explore how collaborative design can address real community challenges. Sophia spoke about youth leadership, community-based advocacy, and transforming student ideas into projects that create measurable social and environmental impact.
Mobility Speed Chats #2
Mobility Speed Chats #2 brings together mobility startups and professionals across North America to exchange insights, opportunities, and inspiration about the future of transportation.
Hosted by Mario Christiner, this online networking event connects 17+ mobility innovators in fast-paced conversations about sustainable transportation solutions and emerging trends in the mobility sector.
Beyond the Bus Pass: How Data Reveals the True Impact of Social Programs
Queen's Smith School of Business presents a sample lecture exploring how rigorous impact measurement transforms social initiatives into evidence-based policy.
This 30-minute session examines Kingston's internationally recognized High School Bus Pass Program as a case study in measuring the true impact of social programs. The presentation reveals how systematic data collection and analysis can demonstrate the broader effects of seemingly simple interventions.
Climate Reality Project: Mobilizing Communities for Local Climate Action
We’re proud that Sophia Young will be featured in this upcoming educational series hosted by Climate Caucus and delivered by Climate Reality Project Canada. Drawing on her early experiences with the Better Bus Youth Program in Regina, Sophia will highlight the moments that sparked her passion for transit advocacy – lessons that have helped influence and guide the programs at the heart of the Get on the Bus movement.
More Than a Ride: Transit Training as a Tool for Youth Independence
Join Get On The Bus, a national youth transit movement driven by Small Change Fund, as we launch our brand-new Ride Guide. This practical tool is designed to help communities support youth in using public transit with confidence and independence. Our interactive webinar will feature two leading voices in youth transit engagement.
SCIC: Global Goals Youth Activation Webinar
Join Get on the Bus’s very own Sophia Young as she shares her story at this upcoming webinar. Sophia will highlight her journey into transit advocacy and how her passion has helped shape the direction of the programs we’ve built.
An overview of the Webinar as written by SCIC:
As part of Global Goals Week, the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) invites youth (ages 18–35 across Saskatchewan) to join the first step in our three-part Global Goals Youth Activation series in collaboration with passion2action, a unique opportunity to get inspired, build skills, and create change for a better world.