Nov 14-15 2025 206 Beverley St
As a summit for youth, by youth, NoTimeToWait provides a safe space to engage in niche discussions, skill building workshops, and be thoughtful leaders.
Whether you're a student, a young advocate, or someone passionate about change, this summit is your chance to be part of a global movement.
There is NoTimeToWait for youth to take charge in the HIV response and advocate to make a real difference in areas like STI prevention, youth tokenism and exploitation, and comprehensive sex-ed reform.
The atmosphere was vibrant and filled with purpose, bringing together youth from around the world. Seeing young activists in action warmed my heart. The workshops, performances, and youth-led representation were truly empowering. NoTimeToWait created space for honest conversations about stigma, consent, mental health, harm reduction, and HIV. It didn’t just educate—it inspired and gave me a deep sense of belonging in a global movement.
Youth Programme Coordinator | (He/They)In its inaugural year, NoTimeToWait set out to empower young Canadians with the knowledge and advocacy skills needed to take meaningful action on HIV-related issues and drive sustainable change.
Our “blank” the chain theme was chosen to encourage attendees to feel empowered to fill in the blank with their own perspectives, share their personal advocacy and voice in the fight for inclusion and positive change.
Through the pillars of Break, Build, and Back, the event aimed to break stigmas, build networks, and promote youth-led efforts in HIV prevention and knowledge exchange
Me + You + Us centered on a three-pronged approach to address Youth-HIV issues by exploring individual, interpersonal, and collective action
Flip the Switch was about shedding light on HIV-related topics that have shifted over the recent years due to sociocultural changes.
De-Blur was about clearing up the stigma and misconceptions surrounding HIV. De-Blur means revealing, inspiring, and exchanging knowledge so youth can step up as visionary leaders and advocates in their communities.
