26th, 27th, 28th November 2026ZENITHGlobal YouthTECH & INNOVATION
SUMMIT
Today's students are the architects of tomorrow's world. Three cinematic days where 10,000 attendees, 50+ speakers, and 200+ exhibitors from 40+ countries converge to shape the next decade of education, AI, and human possibility.
SUMMIT
Where Technology Shapes The Next Decade Of Education & Industry.
Global Youth Tech-Festival India 2026 — ZENITH — unites pioneers, students, founders and policy makers for Three cinematic days (26th, 27th, 28th November 2026) at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow. Three stages, six tracks, infinite collisions of code, capital and curiosity.
A world where every young mind has frontier-grade tools.
Spark 1M+ youth-led innovations by 2030.
How Digital Technologies Transform Industries.
Zenith Nights
When the keynotes end, the stadium ignites. Three unforgettable nights — opening with melody, a student showcase mid-festival, and closing with mayhem.
Musical Night
A live concert curtain-raiser. Indie headliners, surprise guest performers, an arena lit in gold and rose — the soundtrack that opens Zenith 2026.
Fragments of Genius
A spotlit evening of music, dance, drama and poetry — performed entirely by students of schools and colleges. Young minds, bold stage, infinite possibilities.
Gala DJ Night
Lasers, confetti cannons, world-class DJs and 10,000 voices — the official Zenith afterparty that turns Indira Gandhi Pratishthan into one giant dance floor.
Eight Arenas. One Zenith.
Pick your battlefield. Each track is curated by global leaders and engineered for impact.
Golden Book Of Education
Honoring 101 Great Educators Who Have Inspired the World — a global publication by the Education Council of GCCI.
The First Golden Book Of Education
Featured inside the Principal's Conclave — submit your story, research or innovation and be formally recognized by the Hon'ble Education Minister.
Today's Students Are The Architects Of Tomorrow's World.
Six original tech games, designed to turn curiosity into muscle memory. Built for the next generation of makers.
Code Royale
Battle-royale style live coding arena — last keyboard standing.
Bot Sumo
Engineer your own sumo bot. Push the opponent off the ring.
AI Duel
Two prompt-wizards. One model. Best response wins the crowd.
Drone Gauntlet
FPV obstacle racing through a neon-lit indoor circuit.
Cyber Heist
Capture-the-flag with a heist twist. 4-player teams.
Pixel Wars
Build a working retro game in 90 minutes. Live judging.
AI Week & Cyber Week
Tap a poster to open the full programme inside the Podcast Room.
Three Days. One Ascent.
Ignition
- Opening keynote · Global Tech Council
- Principals Conclave roundtables
- Ideathon — Architect of Tomorrow begins
- Networking gala — Founders Lounge
Acceleration
- AI Battles main stage
- Employment Zone — recruitment drives
- Big Tech Talk Show podcast live
- Workshops · Robotics · Drones · AI
- Fragments of Genius Night — student performances
Zenith
- Tech Games grand finale
- Student Awards ceremony
- Startup Pitching finals
- Closing show & afterparty
Honouring The Architects Of Tomorrow.
Six dedicated student awards across innovation, code, design and impact. Nominations open Sep 2026.
Young Innovator
Most original student-built project demonstrated at Zenith.
Code Champion
Top performer across Code Royale + Hackathon tracks.
Future Founder
Best student-led startup pitch under 21.
AI Visionary
Outstanding student work in applied AI / ML research.
Robotics Maker
Best engineered bot across the Bot Sumo and Robotics Arena.
Impact Hacker
Project with the strongest social or sustainability impact.
Our Partners In Possibility.
Showcase your brand to 10,000+ targeted attendees across three cinematic days.
Engage attendees and exhibitors from 40+ countries — an international stage for your business.
Stand alongside frontier AI, robotics, space and cybersecurity demos that command the floor.
Direct sessions with global founders, investors and policy heads — relationships, not handshakes.
World Companies. Indian Government. One Stage.
The MNCs hiring the most freshers in India — alongside the government departments backing Zenith 2026.
Covered By India's Biggest Newsrooms.
National & international correspondents broadcasting Zenith stories — print, broadcast, digital.
Moments That Shaped Our Legacy.
Frames from ICT Week Uzbekistan 2024, Glitch Tech Fest and Semicon Vietnam — a continuous reel of stages, wins and late-night build sessions.
Register For Zenith 2026.
Limited delegate seats. Free for verified students.
Everything You Wanted To Know.
October 1–3, 2026 at the Zenith Dome, New Delhi, India.
Students (13+), founders, engineers, educators and policy makers. Verified students attend free with valid ID.
Yes — we offer 500 fully sponsored seats for underrepresented students across India and partner countries.
Absolutely. Tiers start at ₹1.5L (Silver) up to ₹10L (Title). Reach out via the partnerships email below.
All main-stage keynotes and finals will be streamed worldwide in 4K with on-demand replays.