Australia India Youth Dialogue to focus on digital disruption

IANS  |  New Delhi 

Thirty delegates from and will converge in and to discuss, debate, ideate and collaborate on how disruption is shaping our democracy and media and the future of the workplace.

The theme of the 2018 Youth Dialogue (AIYD) will be "disruption" and the event is scheduled to take place from January 21 to 24 next year.

The dialogue theme and dates were announced at the launch event in the Capital on Thursday, where AIYD's distinguished alumni and sponsors were hosted by the Australian High Commission.

Being a pre-eminent dialogue between and India, the much anticipated forum provides a sustainable platform for the youth of and to come together and foster an enduring partnership between the two countries.

"Each year the AIYD brings together young Australian and Indian leaders - CEOs, Members of Parliament, journalists, policy-makers and athletes to discuss opportunities and challenges significant to the Australia-relationship," said Karan Anand, Chair, Youth Dialogue.

Now entering its seventh year, the AIYD boasts an impressive alumni group representing some of the most accomplished and influential emerging young leaders from the two countries.

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