GenZ Leadership2026
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Youth Leadership Meet

GenZ Leadership

One evening for Salem's youth. Outdoor games, a candid talk from a geopolitical analyst and army veteran, an open discussion, and dinner together. Four hours, no filler.

Saturday, 29 August 20263:30 PM – 7:30 PMJairam Arts & Science College, Salem
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What this is

One evening, three things

Not a conference you sit through. Four hours, and you are on your feet for the first one.

Play first

Play first

We open with an hour of outdoor games: kabaddi, ring, handball and more. Team formats designed so that by the break you actually know the people standing next to you.

Hear from the field

Hear from the field

A geopolitical analyst and army veteran, talking plainly about leadership and the world beyond the headlines, with time left for your questions.

Think out loud

Think out loud

An open baudhik session. Ideas and questions, not a lecture. Come with whatever is on your mind.

Chief guest

50 minutes, one voice

Major Madhan Kumar

Major Madhan Kumar

Geopolitical Analyst · Indian Army (Retd.)

Leadership beyond the headlines

A former army officer turned geopolitical analyst, he talks plainly about leadership under pressure and how young people can read the world around them more clearly.

Running order

4 hours, start to finish

Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Six segments, back to back.

  1. 3:30 PM30 min
    Gates open & pass scanningArrive early. Have your QR pass ready on your phone or printed.
  2. 4:00 PM1 hour
    GamesKabaddi, ring, handball and more outdoor games to open the evening. No experience needed, no sitting it out.
  3. 5:00 PM20 min
    Snack breakJuice and fresh fruits. Time to catch your breath and meet people.
  4. 5:20 PM50 min
    Chief guest addressMajor Madhan Kumar, geopolitical analyst and army veteran, including open questions from the floor.
  5. 6:10 PM50 min
    BaudhikAn open, reflective discussion session. Ideas and questions, not a lecture.
  6. 7:00 PM30 min
    DinnerChapathi, sweets and more, together as one group.
Getting there

Jairam Arts & Science College

530, NH 44, Chinnathirupathi, Salem 636008

Jairam Arts & Science College530, NH 44, Chinnathirupathi
Salem, Tamil Nadu 636008
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By BusSalem Central Bus Stand, with autos and local transport available to the college.
By RailSalem Junction connects to major cities across Tamil Nadu. Autos available outside the station.
By RoadParking available on campus. Follow the signage from the main gate.
By AirSalem Airport for limited flights; Coimbatore International Airport is the nearest major airport.
Before you ask

Questions we get a lot

Young. Bold. Ready to Lead.

Applying is free and takes two minutes. Tell us why you want to come; the organising team reads every application, and your pass is issued once it is approved.

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