I.Lead Showcase Days 2026

I.Lead Showcase Days are an opportunity to celebrate, connect, and grow our disabled youth-led movement across Aotearoa. These events are designed to introduce new members, partners, and supporters to I.Lead, while highlighting the impact, leadership, and advocacy driven by disabled young people in our communities.

Showcase Days provide a welcoming and accessible space to:

Learn about I.Lead’s kaupapa, programmes, and regional committees

Hear directly from disabled youth leaders about their experiences and impact

Explore opportunities to get involved — as a member, volunteer, partner, or supporter

Connect with like-minded young people, organisations, and decision-makers

Each Showcase Day reflects our commitment to youth leadership, inclusion, and collective action. Whether you’re a disabled young person wanting to build confidence and create change, or an organisation wanting to better engage with disabled youth, I.Lead Showcase Days are a place to start.

Come along, meet the community, and see what’s possible when disabled youth lead the way.

There will be 10 locations:

Auckland – Thursday 14th May

Christchurch – Thursday 21st May (Youth Week Launch Event)

Blenheim – Monday 8th June

Whangārei – Monday 15th June

Dunedin – Friday 17th July

Tauranga – Wednesday 22nd July

Invercargill – Friday 14th August

Waikato -Thursday 20 August

Manawatū – Wednesday 16th September

Wellington -Wednesday 21st October

Click here to register for a Showcase Day in your region.