YOUTH IGF INDIA 2026

Youth Internet
Governance Forum India

Empowering young people to shape India's digital future through dialogue, collaboration and meaningful participation.

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About Youth IGF India Annual Forum 2026

Youth IGF India 2026

As we enter our Ninth Year, we continue to support initiatives and opportunities that enable young people to engage with issues at the intersection of technology, governance, and society. Through discussions, capacity-building activities, and collaborative efforts, we aim to foster meaningful dialogue, encourage diverse perspectives, and strengthen youth participation in shaping India's digital future. The Youth IGF India 2026-27 cycle marks the beginning of a new year of engagement and collaboration on issues at the intersection of technology, governance, and society. Explore opportunities to get involved and stay connected for updates throughout the year.

Annual Forum 2026

CO-HOSTED BY

SUPPORTED BY

The Youth IGF India Annual Forum 2026, the ninth edition of the Annual Forum, will be held on 4ᵗʰ September 2026 at IIT Bombay, Mumbai, co-hosted by the Ashank Desai Centre for Policy Studies (ADCPS), IIT Bombay and supported by inSIG 2026.

The Forum brings together young people and stakeholders from government, academia, civil society, the technical community, industry and other sectors to engage with issues at the intersection of Internet governance, technology and public policy. Through discussions, expert sessions and interactive formats, the Forum provides a space for diverse perspectives and youth participation in conversations shaping India's digital future.

DATE

4 September 2026

VENUE

IIT Bombay, Mumbai

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Fellowship 2026

The Youth IGF India Fellowship is a capacity-building programme designed to support young people interested in Internet governance, technology policy, and digital cooperation. The Fellowship aims to bring together young people from across India to explore Internet Governance through expert-led sessions, mentorship, collaborative learning, and research. Visit the Fellowship page to learn more about the programme, eligibility criteria, expectations, and FAQs.

Hear from Our Past Fellows

The fellowship broadened my perspective by showing that Internet governance extends far beyond technology, connecting policy, society, and everyday life.
Shabnam Singla
(Fellow • 2025)

The fellowship reaffirmed my belief in the value of youth participation and strengthened my commitment to inclusive policymaking.
Preeksha Malhotra
(Fellow • 2025)

The fellowship strengthened my commitment to working at the intersection of research, policy, and lived experience, where Internet governance can become more just and inclusive.
Zainab Khambaty
(Fellow • 2025)

The fellowship expanded my understanding of Internet governance and opened new opportunities for collaboration, learning, and meaningful engagement.
Liz Benny
(Fellow • 2025)

The fellowship broadened my perspective by highlighting the importance of inclusive, ethical, and responsible approaches to Internet and AI governance.
Abeer Shrivastava
(Fellow • 2025)

The fellowship strengthened my commitment to pursuing research that bridges ethics, education, and Internet governance while encouraging continuous learning.
Divya
(Fellow • 2025)

Organising Committee 2026

Meet the team behind Youth IGF India’s initiatives and engagements for 2026, working together to bring this year’s programmes, conversations and activities to life.