Vivekananda Samiti at IIT Kanpur has a longstanding tradition of organizing the Vivekananda Youth Leadership Convention (VYLC) on National Youth Day (12th January) for several decades. The convention is driven by the motto of enhancing our understanding of society and nation-building, particularly focusing on integrating these principles into our careers. The upcoming convention is scheduled from 10th to 13th January 2024.

Below is the schedule of events:

10th January

• Workshop: True Meaning of Success: Vivekananda Perspective 
• Speaker: Swami Nikhileshwarananda ji Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Rajkot, Gujrat
• Venue: L8, Time: 6:30 PM onwards

11th January

•  Grand Play on Swami Vivekananda!
• Venue: Main Auditorium, Time: 6:30 PM onwards

12th January

• Talk on “Empowering India: Transforming Through Organ Donation, Health and Inclusive Support.”
• Speaker: Padma Shri Bimal Kumar Jain Social activist & Founder of Bharat Vikas Viklang Nyas Hospital 
• Venue: L8, Time: 6:30 PM onwards

13th January

• Talk: Evolution of Indian Heritage and Culture Through History
• Speaker: Dr. Radhakrishna Pillai, Director at Chanakya International Institute of Leadership Studies (CIILS), University of Mumbai and a renowned Author.
• Venue: L8, Time:  5:30 PM onwards

Spiritual Music concert:

• Theme: Swar Se Ishwar
• Venue: L7, Time: 8:00 PM