For over a decade, the International Youth Conference (IYC) has been a vibrant confluence of young minds, global thinkers, and visionary leaders, consistently striving to empower youth through knowledge, dialogue, and innovation. Since its inception in 2014, the conference has grown into a prestigious international platform, nurturing leadership, shaping perspectives, and addressing pressing issues affecting the youth and the’ future of nations. Over the years, themes have evolved- from harnessing India’s demographic dividend to reimagining leadership in a connected world-reflecting global youth’s dynamic aspirations and challenges.
Now, in its 13th edition, the International Youth Conference proudly returns on 20–21 February 2026 with a futuristic and transformative theme: “AI Disruption and Opportunities: Preparing Youth for Global Challenges.”
As India marches toward its centenary of independence in 2047, this edition focuses on one of the most critical global forces reshaping our world—Artificial Intelligence. While AI promises unprecedented efficiency, innovation, and scalability, it also presents ethical dilemmas, job displacements, and social disruptions. This year’s conference aims to bridge this gap by exploring how AI can be a catalyst rather than a constraint—a tool for empowerment rather than replacement.
By delving into the roles of policymakers, educators, entrepreneurs, and youth, the 13th IYC will offer a dynamic platform for discussion on how to prepare India’s GenNext to adapt to AI and lead its global integration responsibly and inclusively. With sessions spanning ethical AI, digital entrepreneurship, future-ready skills, human-AI collaboration, and policy frameworks, the event will bring together academicians, industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and students from across the globe.
As we stand at the intersection of technological transformation and human potential, Jaipuria (Jaipur) remains committed to its legacy of shaping conversations that matter and driving actions that inspire. We believe that in the age of AI, the true power lies in combining intelligence with empathy, logic with values, and progress with purpose.
The 13th International Youth Conference promises to be yet another milestone in this journey, equipping youth to navigate disruption and lead through it.
For the past Eleven years, the International Youth Conference has been a beacon of inspiration and a platform for aspiring young leaders from across the world, and it is constantly striving to carry on its legacy. The Youth Conference began in 2014, when the seed of the event saw its maiden flowering and discussions on “Harnessing India’s Demographic Dividend“ began. India had the biggest percentage of young people in 2014, and conversations on such an appropriate theme produced excellent outcomes. The second Youth Conference in 2015 highlighted the growing importance of “Marketing and Communication for Young India” and educated diverse stakeholders on its complexities. The third youth conference was held on the theme “Skilling Young India for Global Leadership”, as skilling is of paramount importance to creating the leaders of tomorrow.
The 4th Youth Conference was done with the contemporary theme “Harnessing Youth for Development, Sustainability, and Happiness: Imperatives and Challenges for SAARC and Emerging Asia” to educate young people about the growing significance of sustainability and happiness in culture. We at Jaipuria have long held the belief that change is the only constant and that it evolves according to the needs and behaviours of young people. To comprehend youth and their interconnected nature, the 5th Youth Conference, “Harmonizing Education, Employment & Empowerment: Role of Academia, Business & Government,” was created. Harnessing the power of intellect from the conscience, stepping into the foundation to redefine education, and making the youth empowered and employed stood as an inviting topic and attracted a lot of great minds, eager to learn, from all corners of India as well as overseas.
Further, the 6th International Conference focused on celebrating youth as innovators, trend-setters, and leaders in the digital age. Jaipuria has been a notable trailblazer in digitizing itself and it recognizes the urgency of the situation and is encouraging its youth to embrace technology and the digital world. The institution raised the bar for its conference by inviting innovators and thought leaders from other sectors to exchange information. The 7th International Conference stressed the importance of business ethics and focused discussions on “Re-Imagining Leadership for a Global Workforce: Fostering Professionalism and Ethics for Young Leaders.” The conference brought together academicians, industry experts, and policy makers on a single platform to carry out intellectual deliberations, discuss the current scenario, and suggest strategies. To instil this idea, the 8th Conference’s theme was “Envisioning Business for a Better Tomorrow: Innovate, Integrate, and Impact.” We firmly believe that innovation is the capacity to view change as an opportunity rather than a threat, and despite numerous setbacks, we have triumphed. The 9th IYC, which was conducted under the topic “Envisioning India’s Future: Growth, Innovation, Sustainability, Happiness & Well-Being,” was hosted to promote the idea that having a healthy mind is just as vital as having a healthy body. The 10th Conference witnessed thoughts on “Netritva 4.0: Leadership in the era of connection and collaboration” which was firmly grounded in an appreciation of the essentials leading with people rather leading people per se.
So far in these conferences, there has been:
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur is a part of the Jaipuria group of institutions established under the Integral Education Society. The Jaipuria group has a long heritage of providing educational excellence to the youth of India since the establishment of Seth Anandram Jaipuria College in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1945.
The first management institute of Jaipuria was established in 1995 in Lucknow, followed by Noida (2004), Jaipur (2006), and Indore (2010). The PGDM program offered at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur is approved by the AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education), accredited by the NBA (National Board of Accreditation), and recognized by AIU (Association of Indian Universities) as equivalent to an MBA degree. The institute also runs an AICTE-approved PGDM Service Management program and a doctoral-level Fellow Program in Management (FPM).
The institute has been awarded Graded Autonomy (Grade 2) from AICTE and is listed as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. It also holds international AACSB accreditation.
The institute strives to inculcate life skills in students and provide them with opportunities and assistance to achieve their aspirations. IIM Ahmedabad has written a case study on Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, focusing on student engagement initiatives and its attempt to blend formal and informal learning systems. The infrastructure, ambiance, and learning ecosystem at Jaipuria-Jaipur provide an excellent, conducive, and serene environment for students to grow and realize their potential.
There are four pillars of the student-centric learning model at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur:
through sharing of learning, MoUs, mentoring, and internships
with strong Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
to provide a 24x7 learning environment
through strong social connections and global exposure
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur takes concerted efforts toward enhancing deep learning, resulting in significant learning experiences and meaningful student engagement. This leads to several positive outcomes in terms of improved employability and placements.