Rama Krishna Sangem
The second edition of the Yuvaa Conclave transformed Mumbai’s Mukesh Patel Auditorium into a vibrant hub of ideas, emotions, and powerful intergenerational conversations on 4th October 2025. The event, which was free to attend for young people, saw over 1300+ registrations and 750+ attendees throughout the day, marking a compelling return of India’s most heartfelt youth-driven gathering – designed to ignite empathy, identity, and purpose. As India’s first conclave of, for, and by the youth, this 2.0 version was a bigger, bolder celebration of voice and vulnerability.
The day began with an electrifying performance by Saniya MQ, whose energy lit up the stage and set the tone for the transformative conversations that followed. Kevin Lee, CEO of Yuvaa, then welcomed the audience with an opening address that reminded everyone why spaces like these matter – where young people aren’t just heard, but truly seen, said a press release.
Discord Democracy: GenZ & politics
The first session of the day, ‘Discord Democracy: GenZ and Politics’, brought together NCP spokesperson Anish Gawande, activist and author Gurmehar Kaur, and BJP activist Pradeep Bhandari, moderated by Kevin Lee. A fiery and thoughtful exchange about civic engagement and the emotional intelligence required to engage in democracy today, it included strong and honest insights from the honest panel. “We are all agitated, we feel our issue is not being heard enough. In a country this large, we need to figure out how to…talk to each other,” noted Gawande. Gurmehar Kaur, in a bold take, observed – “For our nation, we have dreams for it, we want to speak for it. We should be allowed to express love for our country and also criticism for it.”
In the next session “Apna Sapna Money Money”, empowered by Axis Max Life Insurance, a unique blend of voices took the stage – creator Yuvraj Dua, actor Nakuul Mehta, and journalist Sonia Shenoy – bringing diverse perspectives to how young people perceive and engage with money. There was laughter, reflection, and real talk about financial anxiety, ambition, and generational change. “Millennials relate money to a lot of negative emotions like fear, stress, anxiety. When you earn money, you don’t chase, you just attract,” noted Shenoy.
10 years of Vicky Kaushal
One of the day’s most awaited moments was the conversation between Vicky Kaushal and Nikhil Taneja, titled ‘Vicky-Pedia: 10 Years of Vicky Kaushal’. A session filled with laughter, introspection, and truth bombs, it offered a rare glimpse into the actor’s journey, values, and vision. “Sabse zyaada gossip kiske saath hoti hai? Ranbir Kapoor,” Vicky laughed.
Reflecting on the values instilled by his family and the importance of integrity over stardom, he shared, “Ek cheez parents ne sikhaayi hai…ki chahe tum actor kaise bhi ho, 5/10, 7/10 or 10/10, you should be a good person.” Vicky added, “It’s all how you made the people around you feel, when you were there, that’s all they remember you for,” before leaving the crowd inspired with, “I’m not here for small wins, I’m here to create a legacy.”
