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Youth in the Loop 2027

Internet by the young, for the young

The Loop, Explained

India's digital policy agenda is moving fast, and young people are at its centre. Youth in the Loop (YIL) Annual Summit convenes digital India’s young builders, and brings them to the forefront of policy conversations that shape their digital lives.

Themes for 2027

Internet by and for India’s Young Builders

How a generation is turning vibe coding and viral ventures into economic opportunities.

A generation of young Indians are building the Internet. AI and open-source tools are turning teenagers into founders, coders and creators overnight. This track is about what happens when self-expression becomes a business model.

A Place to Belong

Building a more inclusive internet, by design.

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The Internet promised access for all, but not every young person experiences it equally. This track centres young people navigating digital spaces across gender, sexuality and disability. From accessible tech to safer digital communities, this is about building a more inclusive internet, by design.

Beyond Safety: Well Being of India’s Digital Natives

Protecting young people online, without cutting them off from what they need.

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Misinformation, exploitation, mental health issues – young Indians live with all of it online. This track moves beyond safety narratives to ask a harder question: what do platforms, regulators and caregivers actually owe to the next generation?

Learning, Play and Possibilities

AI tutors, creator economies and new paths to opportunity beyond the classroom.

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Young people are finding new ways to build knowledge, confidence and livelihood that go beyond the classroom.This track explores how AI, gaming and content are becoming the new pathways to skills, confidence and income – and what that means for the future of work and economic participation.

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