Yuva Bharat
Global Forum 2026
One Day · Full Impact

Event Programme

Tuesday, 28 April 2026Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Full Day Flow

Day at a Glance

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM — a structured journey from high-level dialogue to thematic action.

10:00 AMHigh-Level Roundtable Opens
1:00 PMRoundtable Concludes · Lunch
2:00 PMSession I: Media & Global Narratives
3:05 PMSession II: Defence & Strategic Policy
3:50 PMSession III: Law in the Age of AI
4:35 PMSession IV: Academic AI & Digital Transformation
5:20 PMSession V: AI & Digital Public Infrastructure
6:00 PMForum Concludes · Cultural Performance + Gala Dinner
Part ISummit Room · 150+ Dignitaries

High-Level Roundtable Discussion

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · 3 HoursSummit Room150+ Dignitaries

An exclusive high-level roundtable facilitating an open exchange of perspectives among key stakeholders on India–Africa priority themes. Designed to shape the strategic direction of engagement and align priorities across policy, industry, and youth stakeholders.

Discussion Focus

  1. 1Strategic dialogue on identified thematic areas
  2. 2Exchange of perspectives, experiences, and best practices
  3. 3Identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnership
  4. 4Aligning priorities across policy, industry, and youth stakeholders

Expected Guests

  • Union Ministers / Ministers of State
  • 40+ African Ambassadors / High Commissioners
  • Defence, Education, and Trade Attachés
  • UN & International Organisation Representatives
  • Senior Government Officials (Secretaries / Joint Secretaries)
  • Policy Experts & Think Tanks
Part II — Auditorium-I, 600+ Participants

Thematic Discussion Sessions

Five curated sessions covering the full spectrum of India–Africa strategic priorities.

Sub-Themes
Combating disinformation & fake news/propagandaDigital diplomacy & online narrative-buildingYouth as changemakers: Gen Z & citizen voices
Expected Guests
  • Minister/MoS I&B
  • Senior Journalist
  • Senior Govt Official
  • Socio-cultural Organisation Reps
Sub-Themes
South–South defence cooperationCapacity building & strategic autonomyTraining, joint exercises & defence partnershipsCybersecurity & terrorism
Expected Guests
  • Minister/MoS Defence
  • Defence & Strategic Experts
  • Former Military Officials
  • Security Institution Reps
Sub-Themes
Data privacy & digital rightsCybersecurity & IP protectionEthical AI & algorithmic accountabilityEmerging legal frameworks for digital governance
Expected Guests
  • Senior Legal Experts & Advocates
  • Members of the Judiciary
  • Policy & Regulatory Experts
  • Academic & Research Institutions
Sub-Themes
AI and academic integrityPlagiarism in the AI eraRedefining originality and authorshipInstitutional adaptation to AI
Expected Guests
  • University Leadership & Academic Experts
  • AI Researchers & Practitioners
  • Education Policymakers
  • EdTech Industry Representatives
Sub-Themes
Digital public infrastructure & public digital goodsAI in governance and public service deliveryFinancial inclusion & digital ecosystemsInteroperability & cross-border digital platforms
Expected Guests
  • Minister/MoS/Senior Govt Officials
  • Technology & Innovation Leaders
  • AI & Digital Ecosystem Experts
  • Startup Founders & Industry Stakeholders
Venue

Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

One of India's premier convention venues, hosting the nation's most significant diplomatic and institutional events.

Summit Room
Part I · Roundtable · 150+ Dignitaries
Auditorium-I
Part II · Thematic Sessions · 600+ Participants
Convention Centre
Networking · B2C Session

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