The 32nd annual Summit of Seven Boys and Men Conference began Friday on the Space Coast with a free festival at Eastern Florida State College’s Melbourne campus. The event, which runs through Saturday, June 13, aims to connect youth with mentors and explore career paths in fields like law and STEM. U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, a senior Democratic Party leader and member of the Congressional Black Caucus, is scheduled to speak at a fundraising banquet on Saturday evening. Moses Harvin, co-organizer of the conference and founder of Rockledge-based American Services Technology Inc., said the event provides tools for youth to succeed and connect with community leaders. The festival, open to the public, featured food and activities starting at 6 p.m. Friday. Harvin emphasized the event is for families and youth alike. On Saturday, registered participants attended workshops from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. covering business, law, and career exploration. Sessions included roundtable discussions with experts in various industries, with a focus on STEM and literacy. The workshops required registration, which could be completed at the Friday festival. The fundraising banquet, set for 5 p.m. Saturday, will feature Clyburn as the keynote speaker. Harvin said the conference has grown over its 32-year history, drawing community advocates, elected officials, and career professionals. The event’s location at the college campus has become a regular venue for the conference. No specific details about the banquet’s location were provided in the source material.