Youth for Impact 2.0: Hosted by the Indian Institute of Management Indore in association with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, this international conference aims to facilitate meaningful deliberations on the role of youth as catalysts for social transformation, inclusive leadership, and nation-building in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

• Event Classification: International Academic & Research Conference
• Conference Dates: January 07–09, 2027
• Participation Mode: Physical / On-Campus
• Host Location: Indian Institute of Management Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
• Inquiry Email: dean-research@iimidr.ac.in / shrutitewari@iimidr.ac.in

Submissions and research papers are invited across the following core tracks:

• Track 1: Youth Leadership for Social Equity, Gender Parity and Inclusive Development (Gender equality, social inclusion, livelihood opportunities, and equitable access to resources).
• Track 2: Youth-Led Social Innovation and Rural Community Transformation.
• Track 3: Inclusive Urban Development, Social Entrepreneurship and Community Well-being.
• Track 4: Youth Leadership for Environmental Sustainability and Responsible Management.

• Target Participants: Youth researchers below 35 years of age, academic scholars, and practitioners from India and abroad.
• Word Limit: Full-length research papers should be between 5,000 and 8,000 words, excluding references and appendices.
• Policy Implications: Submissions must clearly articulate contributions to knowledge and practical policy/research implications.