QCYC INFO

New for 2026!

9:00- 9:20: Check-in

9:20: Welcome

9:30-10:20: Keynote

10:25-11:15 : Workshop 1

11:25-12:15: Workshop 2

12:20-1:30: Lunch & Resource Fair

2026 Keynote Presenter

Brandon

#ICAN: Inspiring Students To Unlock Their Full Potential.

B. Farris (https://iambfarris.com/) has spent the last decade inspiring youth throughout the states. Through music, live concerts, and speaking engagements, he brings energy, music and the impact of spoken word to share a deeper message of encouragement. Growing up in a single family home of 8, B Farris knows first hand what it's like to face your fears and the struggle to overcome them. In his assembly, he reminds students that #ICAN -- No matter what they have been through. He points students to their potential and the opportunity they have to become who they are meant to be.

Quad Cities Youth Conference 2026 Workshops

  1. #ICAN

    Presenter: B. Farris, Keynote Presenter

  2. “Becoming BodyKind and Social Media”

    Presenter: Stephanie Burrough, QC Eating Disorders Consortium

  3. “Are You Ready to Roll the Dice? Topic Gambling”

    Presenters: Jason Otten and Kennon Neal, Center for Alcohol Drug Services, Inc., Unity Point Health

  4. “Pathways”

    Topic: Careers

    Presenter: Lt. Zach Soliz, Davenport Fire Department

  5. “Fighting Fake Freedom”

    Topic: Hardships

    Presenters: Rodney Tatum, Central High School – Davenport Community Schools, Juvenile Court School Liaison

  6. “Financial Bingo”

    Presenter: Jason Bauer, DuTrac Community Credit Union

  7. “Love Shouldn’t Hurt”

    Presenter: Luekinna Hodges, Kinna’s House of Love

  8. “Paws for Positivity”

    Presenter: Angie Hall, Legacy Therapy Dogs

  9. “Stressed Out!!!!”

    Presenter: Jessica Byczynski, Bethany for Children and Families

  10. “Identity – The Fear Not Experience”

    Presenter: Master Douglas Fuechsel

  11. “Skills for Real Friendships!”

    Presenter: Kimberly Kim, Bethany for Children and Families

  12. “Traffic Stop Behavior”

    Presenter: Trooper Jason Wilson, Illinois State Police

  13. “Social Media and the Teenage Brains”

    Presenter: Youth Service Bureau

  14. “Do Better, Be Better: Showing Tolerance & Kindness”

    Presenters: Rock Island High School Drama Club

  15. “Next Gen Men”

    Presenter: Carlos H. Jimenez, M. Ed, Prevention Services Manager, Martin Luther King Center

    Note: *** Young Men Only

  16. “Yes” is the Floor, Let’s Reach the Ceiling

    Topic: Real Relationships

    Presenter: Kimberly Q. Kim, Bethany for Children and Families