2026 Participant Information
This page has the information you need for the upcoming conference. If you are an exhibitor, please visit the Exhibit Information page.
Registration
Cost, Sabbath admission, cancellation policy
Minors and Chaperones
Minors and chaperones policy
Meals and Housing
Meal tickets and housing options
Conference
Location, schedule, speakers, music opportunities
Travel & International Participants
Flight discount, international participants and discount
FAQs
Have any other questions?
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Full Conference Ticket Pricing (Wednesday–Sunday)
Early Bird (Beginning August 2, 2026) — $165*- Standard (Beginning September 21, 2026) — $190*
- Late (Beginning November 9, 2026) — $230*
* Pricing is the same for adults and minors. All pricing changes take effect at midnight (EST). Processing fees may apply.
GYC T-Shirts:
- $15 during registration
- $20 at the conference
Sabbath Admission
Sabbath programming is free all day Sabbath. If you plan to attend on Sabbath only, please complete a registration and select the free Sabbath Only event pass option.
Meals are not included. Sabbath meal tickets may be added to your registration if you would like to eat in the meal hall. Sabbath pass will allow access from sundown Friday through Sabbath (no Sunday).
Cancellation Policy
Conference registration fees and exhibit fees are non-refundable. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify GYC. No refunds will be issued.
Please see the FAQ page for additional information.
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Minors and Chaperones Policy
- Ages 0–6: May attend free of charge with a parent or legal guardian and do not need to register.
- Ages 7–13: Must attend with a parent or legal guardian.
- Ages 14–17: May attend with a chaperone age 21 or older.
Important:
Chaperone and minor registration types must match.
- If a chaperone registers for a Sabbath Only pass, the minor must also register for a Sabbath Only pass.
- If a minor registers for the full conference, the chaperone must also register for the full conference.
⚠️ You must complete a registration for a minor under a Chaperone ticket.
To add a minor to your Chaperone ticket, select “Add Registrant” instead of completing your payment. Once the minor(s) are registered, you may proceed to payment. Chaperones must register first in order to add the minor to their registration.
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Meal tickets will be available beginning August 2, 2026. Quantities are limited, and we strongly recommend purchasing meals during registration. Meal tickets may sell out before the conference begins.
GYC serves breakfast and lunch only. All meals are vegan.
If you are gluten-free or have other dietary restrictions or food allergies, we recommend bringing your own meals.
Looking for additional meal options in the Salt Lake City area? Check out Salt Lake City’s many vegetarian and vegan restaurants.
Menu
Sabbath Breakfast
- Cinnamon Bread Pudding
- Scrambled Eggs
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Oatmeal bar
- Fresh Fruit
Sabbath Lunch
- Enchilada’s
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Black Beans
- Chips and Salsa
Sunday Breakfast
- Soy Curl Breakfast Scramble
- Egg and Cheese Frittata
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Oatmeal Bar
- Fresh Fruit
- Orange Juice
Outreach Lunch
- Creamy Greek Soup
- Greek Salad
- Pita and Humus
- Falafel Bites
Monday Breakfast
- Biscuits and Gravy
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Oatmeal Bar
- Yogurt and Granola
- Fresh Fruit
- Orange Juice
Monday Lunch
- Pasta Primavera
- Garlic Roasted Green Beans
- Garlic Bread
- Salad
Tuesday Breakfast
- Overnight Oat Bar
- Berry Compote Topping
- Roasted Apple Cinnamon Topping
- Nuts, Brown Sugar, Dried Fruit, Shredded Coconut
- Crispy Grit Cakes
- Soy Curl Scramble
- Orange Juice
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Housing – Participant Information
Hotel Reservations
Housing reservations are open.
Important Notes
- Reservations made before August 2 will not receive the GYC discounted rate.
- Attendees are responsible for finding their own roommates.
- Rooms may have up to 4 occupants.
- One person must reserve the room and collect reimbursement from roommates directly.
- GYC cannot accept partial room payments.
Information for Hotel Reservations
Generation Youth Christ has negotiated discounted hotel rates for GYC 2026 attendees. Using the links below, you can review the hotel options, make real-time reservations through our secure hotel booking website, or contact our housing provider by phone, fax or email.
You must make your hotel reservation through Orchid Events. Hotel reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served, space available basis. Submit your request as soon as possible for the best opportunity of receiving your hotel choice.
Deadline:
All reservations must be received by December 7, 2026 to guarantee availability and conference rates. After this date, reservations will be made based on availability and hotels may charge higher rates.
Ways to Book Hotel Reservations
Online: CLICK HERE (for new reservations OR to modify or cancel an existing hotel reservation) or visit the Register Now Page and select the Book My Housing link.
Telephone:
Agents available 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday
Toll-free (US): 1-800-470-8077 or 1-800-204-7234
International: +1 801-214-7273
Policies & Additional Details
Deposit:
All reservation requests must be accompanied by a credit card guarantee for deposit of one night’s room and tax for each room reserved. Your credit card WILL NOT BE CHARGED during this initial stage and will be held as a GUARANTEE only.
Acknowledgments:
Orchid Events will send reservation acknowledgements within 24 hours via email if booked online or by telephone. If you do not receive your acknowledgement in this time frame, contact Orchid Events.
Cancellations & Changes:
Deposits are fully refunded if cancellation is received at least 24 hours prior to the date of expected arrival. If cancelled within 24 hours, a cancellation fee equal to one night’s room and tax will be charged. Through December 7, 2026, changes and cancellations can be made online or by contacting Orchid Events via email at help@orchid.events. After December 7, please contact your hotel directly to make changes and/or cancellations.
Questions or Special Requests?
For questions or special requests, please contact Orchid Events at 1-800-470-8077 or email to help@orchid.events. Special requests are not guaranteed. Hotels will assign specific room types upon check-in, based on availability.
Hotels
Marriott Downtown at City Creek
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 12:00 PM
Room Rate:
$130 per room, per night, plus tax
(Up to 4 occupants per room)
Booking Window:
August 2, 2026 – December 6, 2026
Address:
75 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone:
(801) 961-8700
Parking:
- Self-parking — $25/day
- Valet — $35/day
- Hourly — $4/hour
*Please note: The hotel recommends using a credit card for check-in. Debit cards are more likely to be declined, which could prevent you from completing check-in.
Marriott City Center
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 12:00 PM
Room Rate:
$130 per room, per night, plus tax
(Up to 4 occupants per room)
Booking Window:
August 2, 2026 – December 6, 2026
Address:
220 S State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone:
(801) 961-8700
Parking:
- Self-parking — $25/day
- Valet — $35/day
- Hourly — $4/hour
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Room Rate:
$130 per room, per night, plus tax
(Up to 4 occupants per room)
Booking Window:
August 2, 2026 – December 6, 2026
Address:
170 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone:
(801) 596-1234
Parking:
Self-parking — $33/day
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The conference will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
Address:
100 S W Temple St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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GYC welcomes musicians from around the world who desire to glorify God through music ministry. Opportunities include:
- Song service
- Special music
- Choir
- Orchestra
Please visit the Music page for more information and to apply.
Flight Discounts
GYC is pleased to partner with Delta Air Lines to provide discounted airfare for conference attendees.
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for GYC attendees.
Please click here to book your flights.
You may also call Delta Conferences and Events® at 1-800-328-1111, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (EST), and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY4UD.
*Please note: There is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed through the Delta reservation line.
What airport should I fly into?
Please fly into Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
Airlines serving SLC include:
- Aeromexico
- Air Canada
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- Delta
- Frontier
- Hawaiian Airlines
- JetBlue
- KLM
- Southwest
- Sun Country Airlines
- United
- WestJet
Transportation from Salt Lake City International Airport
Transportation options include:
- TRAX/City Train
- Rideshare services (Uber/Lyft)
- Rental cars
- Taxis
TRAX Green Line
Public transportation is provided by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA).
The airport TRAX station is located on the ground level outside the terminal on the east side. Exit through Door 1A and proceed east.
One-way fare: $2.50
For schedules and information, visit the UTA website or call (801) RIDE-UTA.
UTA Paratransit Service
Transportation services for passengers with disabilities are available through UTA Paratransit.
Phone: (801) 287-7433
Estimated Transportation Costs
- Uber/Lyft: $20–$30
- TRAX Train: $2.50
- Taxi: $25–$35
Downtown Salt Lake City Parking
In addition to on-site parking at the Salt Palace, downtown Salt Lake City offers over 30,000 parking spaces.
Maps of Downtown Salt Lake City
International Discount
International attendees traveling from outside the United States, Canada, and Mexico are eligible for a 50% discount on registration fees.
Please see the FAQ Page for full details.
International Attendees
If you are traveling from outside North America and require a letter of invitation for visa purposes, please visit the FAQ Page for additional information.
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The conference will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
Address:
100 S W Temple St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Theme Song
You can access this year’s theme song on this page.
Music Opportunities
GYC looks for musicians from around the world who seek to bring glory to God through the ministry of music. You can participate in song service, special music, choir, or orchestra. Please visit our Music page to sign up.
Speakers
Please visit our Speakers page for more information.
Andrew Park
Opening Night
Justin Kim
Morning Plenary
Jermaine Gayle
Evening Plenary
Ted Wilson
Divine Service
David Wright
Final Charge
Stephen Waterbrook
Testimony Plenary
Schedule
9:00 AM – Registration Opens
2:00-6:30 PM – Exhibits Open
7:00-8:30 PM – Keynote Address – Andrew Park
8:30-10:00 PM – Exhibits Open / Afterglow / GYC Selah
6:00 AM – United Prayer
7:00 AM – Breakfast
8:30-9:30 AM – Morning Devotional – Thando Amankwah
9:40-10:40 AM – Seminar 1
10:50-11:50 AM – Seminar 2
12:00-1:00 PM – Testimony Plenary – Joi McClellan
1:00 PM – Lunch
2:30-3:30 PM – Seminar 3
3:40-4:30 PM – Seminar 4
4:30-6:30 PM – Exhibits Open
7:00-8:30 PM – Evening Plenary – Jordan Reichert
8:30-10:00 PM – Exhibits Open / Afterglow / GYC Selah
10:00-12:00 AM – Midnight Prayer Vigil
7:00 AM – Breakfast
8:30-9:30 AM – Morning Devotional – Thando Amankwah
9:30-3:00 PM – Outreach
2:00-6:30 PM – Exhibits Open
5:30-6:30 PM – Seminar 5
7:00-8:30 PM – Evening Plenary – Jordan Reichert
8:30-10:00 PM – Exhibits Open / Afterglow / GYC Selah
6:00 AM – United Prayer
7:00 AM – Breakfast
8:30-9:30 AM – Morning Devotional – Thando Amankwah
10:00-11:00 AM – Sabbath School – InVerse Lesson w/ ECOM?
11:30-1:00 PM – Divine Service – Erton Köhler
1:30 PM – Lunch
3:00-4:00 PM – Music Program (Exhibits Open)
4:10-5:00 PM – Testimony Plenary – Joseph Chung
7:00-8:30 PM – Evening Plenary – Jordan Reichert
8:30-10:00 PM – Exhibits Open / Afterglow / GYC Selah
6:00 AM – United Prayer
7:00 AM – Breakfast
8:30-9:15 AM – ECOM Q&A?
9:30-10:30 AM – Final Charge – Chris Holland
Theme Song
Evangelism Opportunities
Sunday December 29th at 12:10pm to 5pm
Registration
Registration for Evangelism Day projects is first come, first served and will open onsite at the conference.
If you are attending with a group, please plan to register together to ensure you are placed in the same project.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reserve spots in advance for any of the projects.
Please note that each project has a limited number of participants, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot!
1. Literature Evangelism
Inspired by Colporteur Ministry 4.3, this project will send participants across Salt Lake City to share truth-filled books, tracts, and papers sowing the gospel “beside all waters.”
You’ll experience the joy of placing God’s Word directly into the hands and homes of those who may never hear it otherwise.
What to Bring:
Smartphone, water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, and a willing heart.
Recommended:
portable charger, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, umbrella, or light jacket.
2. Packing Project
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40
These powerful words come to life through our Packing Project!
Together, we’ll prepare and send thousands of care packages for women inmates at a local federal prison.
This project will primarily take place indoors, unless you are helping with loading. Tasks may include packing bags, breaking down boxes, and loading trucks.
Each package will serve as a tangible reminder of God’s love reaching those often forgotten by society, but never by Christ.
What to Bring:
Comfortable shoes, modest clothing (long pants or skirts recommended for safety), water, smartphone with portable charger, and a light jacket or sweater.
Note:
This project includes moderate physical activity and may involve standing for extended periods.
3. Compassion Project (NEW!)
If you love serving the community or want to experience it firsthand, this is the project for you!
This year we’re partnering with SALT (Service and Love Together) Ministry to reach the unsheltered in Orlando.
In Florida alone, nearly 30,000 individuals are without shelter and the need continues to grow. On outreach day, we’ll be working alongside SALT to provide food, organize sites, and most importantly, share Jesus’ compassion.
What to Bring:
Work clothes (long sleeves & pants recommended), sturdy closed-toe shoes, water, a jacket (weather dependent), and optional protective gear (masks, goggles, gloves).
Note:
This project involves physical activity and is not suitable for participants who are unable to walk long distances, lift boxes, or stand for extended periods.
4. Media Evangelism Workshop
In this creative, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use media for mission by planning, filming, editing, and publishing a short video (TikTok/Reel/Short) based on the story of Moses.
Led by Pastor Adam Ramdin (Executive Producer of Lineage Journey), the session includes Storytelling Basics and Using Social Media for Mission, followed by a team production challenge.
Selected final films will be showcased during the workshop and featured on GYC’s official social media channels.
What to Bring:
Business casual, neutral clothing (suitable for filming), closed-toe shoes, Bible, smartphone with storage, charger/power bank, headphones, and (if available) a laptop or tablet.
5. Bible Study Workshop
This interactive workshop is a space to develop practical skills for leading Bible studies and sharing God’s Word. Participants will practice facilitating studies, learn from one another, and cultivate Christlike character for mission.
As Matthew 28:19–20 reminds us, we are called to go, teach, and discipline others in His truth.
What to Bring:
Bible, notebook, pen or tablet, an open mind, and a positive attitude.
Wednesday
9:00 am Registration Opens
1:30 pm Exhibits Open
6:00 pm Keynote Address
7:30 pm Exhibits Open
9:00 pm Afterglow
Thursday
6:15 am United Prayer
7:15 am Breakfast
8:30 am Morning Devotional
9:40 am Seminar 1
10:50 am Seminar 2
12:00 pm Changed Lives Testimony
1:30 pm Lunch
2:30 pm Seminar 3
3:40 pm Seminar 4
4:45 pm Exhibits Open
6:00 pm Evening Plenary
7:30 pm Exhibits Open
9:00 pm Afterglow
Friday
6:15 am United Prayer
7:15 am Breakfast
8:30 am Morning Devotional
9:40 am Seminar 5
11:15 am Outreach
1:00 pm Exhibits Open
6:00 pm Evening Plenary
7:30 pm Exhibits Open
9:00 pm Afterglow
Saturday
6:15 am United Prayer
7:15 am Breakfast
8:30 am Morning Devotional
10:00 am Sabbath School
11:30 am Divine Service
1:30 pm Lunch
3:30 pm Music Program
3:30 pm Exhibits Open
6:00 pm Evening Plenary
7:30 pm Exhibits Open
9:00 pm Afterglow
10:30 pm Midnight Prayer
Sunday
6:15 am United Prayer
7:15 am Breakfast
8:30 am Meet the ECOM
9:30 am Final Charge