The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) announced the successful conclusion of the Young Leaders Summit 2.0 – Leadership Dialogue, held from August 4 to August 12, 2025. Under the esteemed patronage of Mr. Sameep Shastri, Vice Chairman of BRICS CCI, President of the BRICS CCI Young Leaders Vertical, and grandson of former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, this distinguished seven-day program was designed to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders.

Aligned with the International Youth Day celebrations, the BRICS CCI Young Leaders Dialogue 2.0 built on the success of its inaugural edition, reaffirming the program’s commitment to enabling young Indians to contribute actively to national growth and global leadership. This edition focused on harnessing the ideas, energy, and skills of India’s youth to address pressing developmental priorities. With the country set to have one of the largest working-age populations in the world over the next two decades, the Dialogue emphasized the importance of involving young leaders in shaping policy, governance, and societal transformation during this decisive period. The summit offered a distinctive and transformative experience for a carefully selected group of young participants from across India, equipping them with the skills, insights, and networks necessary for impactful leadership.

Mr. Shastri highlighted the event’s transformative purpose, stating, “Empowering young leaders is not just about imparting knowledge — it is about equipping them with the confidence and networks to shape the global narrative.” The summit witnessed the participation of the BRICS CCI Core Committee, including Mr. Harvansh Chawla, Chairman; Dr. BBL Madhukar, Co-Chairman & Director General; Mr. Ashok Kumar Singh, Vice Chairman and Mr. Ruhail Ranjan, Treasurer, BRICS CCI.

Over the course of seven days, participants engaged with a distinguished lineup of speakers and influencers. Among the notable figures were Lt. Gen D.V. Kalra (Retd.), Air Vice Marshal Rajeev Sharma (Retd.), and Rear Admiral A.S. Sethi (Retd.), who shared insights on leadership, discipline, and technological challenges. The diplomatic segment featured Mr. Mikhail Antsiferov, Third Secretary, Russian Embassy; Ms. Leticia Marranghello, Second Secretary, Political Section, Embassy of Brazil; Mr. Peter Mahafha, First Secretary, Political, South African High Commission; Amb. Amarendra Khatua, former High Commissioner of India to Argentina; Mr. Zhang Yefei, First Secretary, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, alongside senior civil servants IPS Parvez Hayat, IPS Shashank Jaiswal, and IRS Sukhad Chaturvedi. The entrepreneurial and corporate leadership sessions included Mr. Bibin Babu, Co-Founder of Paycio; Mr. Prann Sharma, President of Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Pvt Ltd and BRICS CCI Governing Body Member; Mr. Jitendra Sharma, CEO of Hairoriginals; Mr. Vikas Dua, HR Head India, Weber Shandwick; Mr. Ankit Jhamb, Chief Learning Officer, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP; Mr. Anuj Gautam, Founder of Label-AG among others.