Warm gratitude to our Chief Patron & Chair, Dr. Navneet Kaur (Director, Education & Leadership Advancement Division), whose visionary leadership and inspiring patron’s remarks set the tone for the day.

 A special thank you to our wonderful Moderator, Surbhi Chahal, who guided the summit with warmth and grace, keeping our global audience engaged from start to finish.

 A moving keynote by Dr. Liz White (Woosan University, South Korea) on heritage, museum ethics, and preparing students to become culturally sensitive global citizens. Her message resonated deeply: give young people the tools and opportunities to make positive change today — not just tomorrow.

A dynamic Global Roundtable with:

• Sujata Balakrishna (Malaysia) — embedding technology into curricula and rethinking industry–academia partnerships
• Dr. Nisha Sarwan (India) — championing cross-disciplinary collaboration and supporting first-generation learners
• Prof. Dr. Tushti Sharma (India) — keeping innovation ethical, human-centered, and rooted in values

Key takeaways: curriculum evolution, ethical AI, mentorship for rural and semi-urban youth, and flexible hybrid education models to bridge the gap between learning and real-world impact.

We proudly closed with the presentation of the Global Youth Icon Award 2026, honoring the changemakers driving progress in their communities.

A heartfelt thank you to our patrons, speakers, panelists, organizers, and every delegate who made this summit a celebration of youth, innovation, and hope.

The future isn’t waiting — and neither are our young leaders.

Read Report: UN World Youth Day Summary 2026

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