The NextGen Forum
India's First Co - Created Youth Safety & Well - Being Conclave
13th & 14th November 2026
Taj Coromandel, Chennai
Why The NextGen Forum?
Young people are growing up in a world that is changing faster than ever.
Their experiences of safety, identity, relationships, health, technology and belonging are complex — and often shaped by decisions made by adults around them.
The NextGen Forum brings young people and the adults who shape their world into the same conversation.
Day 1 is a structured, immersive day built around what young people are actually going through. It is dedicated entirely to students, with conversations, workshops, creative expression and practical learning around youth safety and wellbeing.
Day 2 brings together the adults, professionals and emerging leaders who help shape the environments young people grow up in. Reflecting on the events and insights of Day 1, this day focuses on setting up the groundwork for India's first ever co-created Whitepaper in Summer 2027
The goal is not simply to talk about young people.
It is to listen, learn and build what comes next.
DAY 1
DAY 2
The Youth Summit
Deadline Sep 30th 2026
The Adult Conclave
College Students & Professionals
Two Days
Two perspectives.
DAY 1
13 NOVEMBER
YOUTH TAKE THE FLOOR
Ages 11–17
A day centred on young voices, lived experiences, questions and honest conversations.
Open to students for registration via their school.
14 NOVEMBER
WE BUILD WHAT'S NEXT
A day for the adults and young people shaping the conversations, systems and communities around the next generation.
Parents · Educators · Professionals · Leaders · College Students
DAY 2
The Five Pillars
Five pillars. One conversation.
The conversations across the Forum will explore five interconnected areas of youth safety and wellbeing.
Boundaries
Wellbeing
Digital Life
Growing Up
Accountability
Psychological & Emotional Health
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Understanding the pressures shaping young people's mental and emotional lives.
Autonomy, Consent & Belonging
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Navigating identity, personal space and healthy relationships.
Online & Social Risk Literacy
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Making sense of online exposure, influence, misinformation and digital safety.
Health & Development
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Understanding the physical, emotional and developmental changes of adolescence.
Legal & Institutional Responsibility
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Clarifying how institutions, families and systems protect young people.
Pre-Conclave Activites
The conversation starts before November. The NextGen Forum isn't limited to what happens inside the Taj Coromandel. In the weeks leading up to the Forum, young people will have opportunities to share their thoughts, ideas and perspectives through pre-conclave activities.
Poster Competition
An opportunity for young people to express their ideas around safety, wellbeing and the world they want to grow up in.
Essay Writing
A space for young people to reflect on issues that affect their everyday lives and share what they believe needs to change.
Student Film Contest
A creative channel that encourages students to create a short film of any format on any of the 5 thematic pillars.
Photography Contest
A visual opportunity for students to show adults what growing up looks like through the eyes of teenagers
Kindness Star Programme
A simple school-wide initiative running from August through November that encourages students and staff to recognise everyday acts of kindness around them, making compassion visible across the school community.
Download the complete
Pre-Conclave Activities brochure to know more!
Submissions close: 16 October 2026
Selected work and insights will contribute to the wider NextGen Forum conversation.
What to Expect
The NextGen Forum will see a large variety of carefully curated activities and sessions across 2 days
Day 1
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Activity blocks
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Student Townhall
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Keynote speeches
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Innovation gallery
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Interactive, engaging & experiential stalls
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Peer buddy signup table
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White paper input pod
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Youth reporters
Day 2
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Keynote speeches
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Curated panels & conversations
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Case Files Analysis
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Spotlight sessions
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Thematic lunch tables
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Interactive, engaging & experiential stalls
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Youth mentorship cell signup table
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White paper input pod
THE NEXTGEN WHITE PAPER
The conversation doesn’t end in the room.
The NextGen Forum is only the beginning. What young people tell us before and during the conclave will be brought together with perspectives from experts and practitioners across 15 sectors and 5 key pillars of youth safety and wellbeing.
Over the months that follow, these voices and insights will be studied, connected and shaped into a *co-created White Paper on Youth Safety & Wellbeing* — identifying the blind spots, shared priorities and practical actions that can make a difference.
Written with young people, not about them.
FAQ
Who can attend Day 1?
Young people aged 11–17, through participating schools / relevant registration routes.
Who can attend Day 2?
Parents, educators, professionals, leaders and college students interested in youth safety and wellbeing through the relevant registration routes.
When and where is it happening?
It is taking place on 13th and 14th of November 2026 at Taj Coromandel, Chennai.
What are the timings?
Day 1: 10 AM – 3:30 PM Day 2: 10 AM – 4 PM
Registration starts at the venue at 8.45 AM on both days.
How do I register?
Select the registration option for the day that is applicable to you, below.
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