Introduction
Youth IGF India creates opportunities for young people to learn, participate, and contribute to conversations at the intersection of technology, Internet governance, and public policy.
Through our programmes, capacity-building initiatives, and engagement with the wider Internet community, we encourage meaningful dialogue, exchange of perspectives, and collaboration on issues shaping India’s digital future.
Our Programmes
1. Youth IGF India Annual Forum 2026
4 September 2026 · IIT Bombay, Mumbai
The ninth edition of the Youth IGF India Annual Forum brought together young people and stakeholders from government, academia, civil society, the technical community, and industry for discussions on Internet governance, digital policy, emerging technologies, and the future of India’s digital ecosystem.
Co-hosted by the Ashank Desai Centre for Policy Studies (ADCPS), IIT Bombay, and supported by inSIG 2026, the Forum provided a platform for diverse perspectives, expert conversations, and youth participation in shaping the future of the Internet.
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2. Youth IGF India Fellowship 2026
The Youth IGF India Fellowship is a capacity-building programme for young people interested in Internet governance, technology policy, and digital cooperation.
Through expert-led sessions, mentorship, collaborative learning, and research, the Fellowship helps participants deepen their understanding of Internet governance, engage with diverse perspectives, and build connections across the Internet governance ecosystem.
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Community Engagements
Internet governance is shaped through collaboration across technical, policy, civil society, and industry communities. Engagement with the wider ecosystem helps connect young people to developments in Internet infrastructure, digital policy, technology, and global Internet governance.
3. ICANN85 Community Forum
7 – 12 March 2026 · Mumbai, India
The ICANN85 Community Forum brought together stakeholders from around the world to discuss matters related to the coordination of the Internet’s unique identifiers and the continued security, stability, and interoperability of the global Internet.
Hosted in Mumbai, the hybrid meeting provided a space for policy discussions, cross-community collaboration, and engagement with the organisations and communities that contribute to the global Internet ecosystem.
Link: Explore ICANN85
4. APNIC 62
4 – 10 September 2026 · Mumbai, India
APNIC 62 brought together members of the Asia Pacific Internet community for technical workshops, learning opportunities, policy discussions, and knowledge exchange focused on Internet operations and infrastructure.
The event included workshops and partner meetings, followed by the main conference, creating opportunities for technical learning and collaboration across the regional Internet community.
Link: Explore APNIC 62
5. Web Impact Summit 2026
26 September 2026 · New Delhi, India
Community Partner
Youth IGF India joined Web Impact Summit 2026 as a Community Partner, connecting with a wider ecosystem of digital professionals, technology communities, and industry stakeholders.
The summit brought together participants working across the web and digital economy, including startups, artificial intelligence, SaaS, digital services, and online businesses. This engagement reflects the value of collaboration across communities working on different aspects of the digital ecosystem.
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