26 dynamic speakers at the forefront of their fields gave their insights.
On the 23rd of May, the Gandhi Institute, a think tank and leadership training centre based out of Rangsit University Thailand, held the first ever International Youth Leadership Conference 2021. Hosted entirely on the online Zoom platform, the panel consisted of 26 Thai-Indian youths leading their respective fields, who tuned in from around the world to give their individual insights on new trends in education and career planning. Moderated by organiser Sanjay Kumar and attended by a far-reaching international audience, the conference was a lively discussion between all the eminent speakers, who brought up unique talking points and participated in dynamic debate.
The five key takeaways from the conference were:
1. Degrees are not important anymore. Education is a lifelong process, while health and wellness are equally important;
2. Flexibility, adaptability and compatibility with technological advancements are key skills required to compete in a fast-changing, educational environment;
3. People can define their our own success, which is achievable through creativity, innovation, and the determination to acquire new knowledge each day;
4. The real challenge for the youth of today has been the COVID-19 pandemic, which has restricted them in terms of in-person socialisation and learning. However, it has also highlighted the importance of not giving up, and having a social support system;
5. Virtual learning is the current reality, and therefore new skills must be learnt every day. Getting an education in a relevant field is always important, but in order to succeed, it’s important to acquire transferable skills, which are in very high in demand.
Congratulations to all the panellists who participated in the conference and volunteered their valuable time and insights to the group. The list of panellists is included below:
Aakansha Singh
Anmol Tak
Bhanupriya Parasar
Dr. Velankanni Alex
Eshita Shah
Isabelle Dacanay
Jagriti Shukul
Jyotipapak Rattanasomrerk
Lavissha Kapoor
Manish Singh
Megha Jogani
Neha Tulsyan Agarwal
Dr. O.P. Yadav
Prajawal Daulat Bhosale
Rattiyakorn Dacanay
Sheetal Kumar Agrawalla
Shivam Wacharawuthikorn
Shreya Agrawal
Shobha Mallaiah
Sonam Singhal
Sonia Parwani
Utkarsh Gupta
Ved Vyas
Venu Kumar Ranga
Vishanun Pandey
Vidushi Singh
