November 9, 2026: The Kindness Foundation will host The NextGen Forum, a co-created Youth Safety & Wellbeing Conclave, on November 14, from 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., at Taj Coromandel, Chennai. Bringing together around 250 participants, including parents, educators, healthcare professionals, legal experts, technology specialists, policymakers and college students, the forum will address challenges affecting young people and explore practical solutions.
Moving beyond conventional speeches, the programme features ‘The Case Files’, a mock tribunal examining overlooked warning signs in young people's lives, and ‘The Blind Spot’, highlighting promising approaches deserving wider adoption. Discussions will cover parenting, mental health, digital safety, identity and belonging, with speakers from the judiciary, law enforcement, mental health and youth advocacy.
The initiative builds on November 13, when nearly 200 schoolchildren aged 11–17 will share their experiences through a Town Hall and interactive sessions.
Mahima Poddar, Founder of The Kindness Foundation and the NextGen Forum team, said the initiative aims to create a safe, inclusive and non-judgmental space where young voices are heard and translated into meaningful action.
Insights from the conclave will contribute to a co-created White Paper in 2027, offering actionable recommendations for youth safety and wellbeing.
Registration: https://bit.ly/NGF-Nov14
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