OUR MISSION

At STXi, we are dedicated to empowering the youth of our community to embrace their identity, celebrate their cultural roots, and explore the strength found in rural upbringing. Through our annual conferences, we provide a platform for young voices to engage with inspiring leaders and foster a sense of belonging, self-awareness, and pride in who they are. Together, we aim to create a space where individuality is celebrated, and our unique stories are shared to inspire future generations.

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OUR TEAM

OUR '25 SPEAKERS

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CULTURE. COMMUNITY. IDENTITY.

At STXi, we are dedicated to empowering the youth of our community to embrace their identity, celebrate their cultural roots, and explore the strength found in rural upbringing. Through our annual conferences, we provide a platform for young voices to engage with inspiring leaders and foster a sense of belonging, self-awareness, and pride in who they are. Together, we aim to create a space where individuality is celebrated, and our unique stories are shared to inspire future generations.

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Prestigious keynote speakers

We invite inspirational community leaders and local figures to give a TED-style talk to the youth of the Valley that revolves around a common message: the youth are both the future and the present of South Texas!

Actively engaged youth organizers

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Our team of bright, passionate youth begins to assemble in the fall semester and combines a wide range of talents: outreach, activity planning, fundraising, social media, and many more community building skills!

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Hours of spreading ideas worth sharing

Our annual festivals are structured to give our attendees the time and space to have open conversations about traditionally avoided topics with both our lineup of speakers and other youth from all over the Valley!

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Attendees from both sides of La Frontera

After hosting our first festival in 2017, we have amassed an audience of young people and adults alike from all over the world, and we're still just getting started!