An international platform for dialogue on youth and the future they are shaping
ICOY brings together young people, scholars, educators, policymakers and practitioners to exchange ideas and research on youth development, leadership, innovation and participation, at an annual conference and in roundtables held throughout the year.
The Annual Conference
An in-person conference with keynotes, panel discussions, workshops and interactive forums, hosted by a different institution each edition.
The conference →ICOY Regionals
Discussions, talks, workshops and forums, online and in person: ICOY Circles, Sparks, Labs and Forum, hosted by the ICOY team or by licensed hosts in their own communities.
See events →Institutions and partners
Schools, universities, organisations and individuals who host, support and take part in ICOY's work across regions.
Partner with ICOY →Upcoming events
All events →ICOY 2027 · Ahmedabad, India
The next edition of the conference will be held in Ahmedabad. Dates will be announced soon.
Bring ICOY to your community
Anyone committed to youth dialogue can apply for a licence to organise an independent ICOY event in their own city, campus or community, online or in person.
Governed for the long term
ICOY is an initiative of the Ahmedabad Centre for Research and Innovation (ACRI), which oversees its governance, continuity and standards across every edition and every event.