Yuva BharatGlobal Forum
Media, Innovation & Cultural Synergy between India & Africa
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“There is a clear need for a space that places young voices at the center of the dialogue, fostering meaningful people-to-people partnerships and building long-term frameworks for inclusive growth and Global South leadership.”
The Yuva Bharat Global Forum is conceived as a long-term institutional platform to complement India's broader engagement with Africa — focusing on structured collaboration among emerging leaders, communicators, and innovators.
The Scale of the Forum
Curated Delegates
African Diplomats
Thematic Pillars
Sessions & Discussions
Five Thematic Pillars
Each pillar represents a critical sector driving the India–Africa partnership of tomorrow.
Bharat as Yuva — Media & Global Leadership
Empowering youth-led media to challenge dominant narratives, advance responsible storytelling, and position India and Africa as global agenda-setters.
AI, Innovation & Leadership
Integrating AI, fintech, digital education, and energy transition to drive youth-led, inclusive growth and reduce developmental divides.
Legal Governance & Digital Frameworks
Shaping future-ready legal frameworks for AI, data privacy, digital trade, and ethical technology use across the Global South.
Defence & Strategic Policy Cooperation
Exploring defence diplomacy as a tool for South–South cooperation, focusing on capacity building, training, and strategic autonomy.
Cultural & Diplomatic Synergy
Celebrating shared civilizational linkages through art, heritage, and people-to-people diplomacy to reinforce India–Africa cooperation.
Event Highlights
A curated one-day forum structured across high-level dialogue, thematic sessions, and business networking.
High-Level Roundtable
An exclusive 3-hour roundtable in the Summit Room bringing together 150+ dignitaries — Union Ministers, 40+ African Ambassadors, and UN representatives.
Thematic Discussions
Five curated thematic sessions spanning Media, Defence, Law & AI, Academic Integrity, and Digital Public Infrastructure — outcome-driven dialogue for 600+ participants.
B2C Networking Session
A specialised business expansion session tapping Africa's rapid urbanisation and youth entrepreneurship, with direct access to African diplomats and investors.
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Join 600+ delegates shaping the future of India–Africa relations.
Be part of the most significant India–Africa youth dialogue of 2026. Policymakers, diplomats, innovators, and changemakers — all in one room.