The Youth Policy Conclave is designed to provide a platform for young minds to engage in dialogue while brainstorming and sharing perspectives. It will orient participants to foreign policy research, foster collaboration, inspire creativity, and empower the youth to actively contribute to shaping policies that directly impact their lives and the future of our society.
This is an Invite-only event
10:30 - 11:30 (IN)
11:30 - 12:15 (IN)
Welcome, introduction, and context- setting: Why is youth participation in policy-making important?
12:15 - 13:00 (IN)
Business leaders and innovators describe how youth are driving change and acting as the new ‘transformers.
Moderator: Sohini Bose, Associate Fellow, ORF
13:00 - 14:00 (IN)
14:00 - 14:45 (IN)
Young leaders and influencers share their experiences and vision, and demonstrate how youth are shaping development
Moderator: Anirban Sarma, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, ORF Kolkata
14:45 - 15:00 (IN)
15:00 - 16:00 (IN)
Selected UG and PG students present solutions around a given case study, showcasing their creativity and strategic thinking skills. This will be a ‘policy joust’ with teams, an expert jury, and winners.
Session to be conducted by Sharon Thawaney, ORF Kolkata
16:00 - 17:00 (IN)
11:00 - 11:45 (IN)
Learn about the world of policy making - how to translate your ideas into actionable recommendations, and equip yourselves with the tools and knowledge you need to contribute to public policy.
Moderator: Swati Prabhu, Associate Fellow, ORF
11:45 - 12:00 (IN)
Briefing session to be conducted by Debosmita Sarkar, Junior Fellow, ORF
12:00 - 13:30 (IN)
Policy Simulation Exercise | Scenarios, simulations, solutions
Teams will disperse to their respective venues
13:30 - 13:45 (IN)
13:45 - 14:00 (IN)
Chair & Vote of thanks: Anirban Sarma, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, ORF Kolkata
14:00 - 14:45 (IN)
