ITW Universe Presents NDTV Yuva 2026, Bringing Together Young India's Voices Across AI, Careers, Sport, Culture and Public Life

2026-09-29 09:20:27 Events / Trade Shows

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Mumbai, September 29th, 2026: ITW Universe presented NDTV Yuva 2026, a youth-focused platform that brought together a diverse line-up of voices to examine the issues shaping the aspirations and concerns of a new generation. As India's young population continued to shape conversations around technology, careers, culture, entrepreneurship and public life, the platform brought these themes together through conversations with leading voices across sectors.

The platform featured conversations cutting across some of the most relevant themes for young India — from the opportunities and challenges created by Artificial Intelligence to changing career pathways, entrepreneurship, sport, digital culture, civic responsibility and social impact.

The programme opened with conversations around body language and human behaviour, followed by "AI Boom Vs Doom", which brought together voices from the technology and education ecosystem to examine the opportunities and concerns surrounding the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence. The agenda also explored the changing idea of relevance in the digital age and the role of universities in an AI-driven world.

The event also featured Olympian and former World No. 1 badminton player Saina Nehwal, who discussed the next chapter of her journey, alongside conversations around entrepreneurship, innovation and India's evolving business landscape.

The day's conversations extended into some of the most pressing issues facing India's youth, including cybercrime, food safety, political participation and identity. Sessions such as Code, Click and Kill, Operation Poison and 'Gen' Satta brought public officials and political voices into conversations around issues that directly impacted contemporary India.

The entertainment and popular culture line-up featured conversations with Sobhita Dhulipala, Shweta Tripathi, Sonal Chauhan and Fatima Sana Shaikh, while comedian Kenny Sebastian and other performers featured in Gustakhi Maaf. Sport also took centre stage with former Indian cricketer and commentator Irfan Pathan and Wushu athlete Roshibina Devi.

The association with NDTV Yuva 2026 added to ITW Universe's wider engagement with youth-focused entertainment, culture, sport and experiential initiatives, supporting properties that brought together contemporary youth culture and diverse voices.

With its mix of technology, careers, entrepreneurship, sport, entertainment and civic conversations, NDTV Yuva 2026 served as a platform that reflected the breadth of interests and questions shaping India's next generation.

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