Every historical period has its own groups within youth culture. Keynotes about young people and their culture either describe previous youth cultures or provide an insight into the norms and conditions of today’s youth.

Keynotes about youth and youth culture may focus on bullying, abuse, education, sexuality, conflict or the challenges facing young people now and in their adult lives.

Keynotes and presentations about youth culture can also take their outset in the role that young people have in contemporary society, and can be directed either at young people or groups and institutions that work with youth.