Our Story
New York Encounter is an annual three-day cultural event held in New York City, designed to foster education, dialogue, and friendship among diverse communities. Attracting thousands of participants from various traditions and cultures, the event focuses on meaningful discussions across a wide range of topics, including science, education, politics, art, society, economics, and religion. Supported by over 400 volunteers, many of whom are young people from across the United States and Canada, New York Encounter promotes the values of faith, truth, beauty, and justice.