A Festival of Inspiration for the Digital Generation.
October 14 · Meridian Hall, Toronto · Grades 9-12
Presented by Bell Let's Talk
With support from Kids Help Phone
RALLY 2025 Welcomed
2478
Attendees
35
Schools
37
Speakers
9-12
Grades
What students Said
93% want to return next year.
More than 1 in 2 said RALLY changed how they think of their phone and social media use.
What Teachers Said
94% want to return next year.
82% of teachers say RALLY sparked meaningful classroom discussions.
The Honest Generation
Real conversations with teens about growing up online.
Supported by Bell Let’s Talk, The Honest Generation is a new RALLY content series featuring students speaking honestly about technology, identity, mental health, pressure, and what it feels like to grow up in a digital world. New episodes roll out twice weekly across RALLY’s social channels.
By fostering a culture of mindful digital and social media use, we aim to protect
mental wellness,
strengthen
self-awareness,
and encourage
meaningful
connections both
on and offline.
What We'll Cover
At RALLY, teens dive into five core chapters designed to help them thrive in today’s digital world:
Mental Health & Digital Wellness
1
Learn practical tools for finding balance, reducing stress, and managing screen time.
Self-Expression & Identity
2
Discover how to express your authentic self, beyond likes and followers.
Social Impact & Community Building
3
Explore how young leaders can use digital tools to drive change and strengthen their communities.
Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy
4
Become a responsible digital leader and learn how to spot misinformation, think critically, and engage respectfully online.
Future of Work & Technology
5
Prepare for the future by building the digital skills, creativity, and mindset to thrive in the workplace and in everyday life.
Founders
Brigitte Truong
With 16 years of experience as a multimedia host, producer, and founder of B.TRU Media, Brigitte Truong has seen firsthand how social media trends, numbers, and algorithms can shape confidence and mental health. She currently hosts USA Today’s Sister Cities, the Homegirl Nation podcast and serves as a digital producer for Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Peacock.
Keith Wallace
Former General Manager of Collision (Canada’s largest technology conference) and SVP of Growth Strategy at Consensus, Keith brings deep experience building large-scale events, partnerships, and movements.
Our Mission
Co-founders Brigitte Truong and Keith Wallace share a passion for inspiring confidence, creativity, and healthier digital habits. With RALLY, their goal is simple: to free young people from online pressure and empower resilience, identity, and connection.