The Global Engagement Council, IIT Madras, is holding the first ever edition of the International Youth Summit, with this year’s theme being “Cities for the Future”. The broad idea of the International Youth Summit is to create a dialogue involving students intended to promote discussions and innovative solutions to various socio-economic issues in developing countries. The aim of the event is to encourage the youth and inculcate in them a spirit and sense of thinking of creative solutions to the various problems facing their countries and the world today, by combining their concerns with the necessary skillset to generate effective solutions. In this two-round competition, participants are invited to think about what city authorities will have to do to ensure that cities become more sustainable, equal, and progressive emblems of a brighter future. They are encouraged to look at the problems through the lens of a policy consultant to come up with ideas which integrate tech/AI perspectives and social welfare concerns in providing solutions to an urban authority in the future in designing an ‘ideal’ city. We welcome proposals regarding technological aspects, particularly those related to development and integration, into this visualization of the cities for the future as well. Applicants submit a proposal writeup in the first round. From these applications, six entries will be shortlisted for the final round, where participants will have to present their idea live.
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The event is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or higher level programme in any field of study. Applicants must also necessarily have sufficient English language skills to understand, communicate, and participate in the various aspects of the program. They welcome students from all kinds of backgrounds to apply. You can register in groups of up to 3 members, or individually.
THEME
The theme for this year’s Youth Summit is “Cities For The Future”.
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OnlineBenefits
Winners will get the following prizes to pursue the project further.
- First Prize – $1000
- Second Prize – $500
- Third Prize – $250
Eligibilities
Participants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or higher-level programme in any field of study.
Eligible Regions: Open for AllApplication Process
- Interested candidates/teams register themselves and send in a writeup of an idea or proposal through the application form.
- These submissions will be evaluated, and the top 6 entries will be shortlisted for the final round.
Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2022
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