NATCON 2024 REPORT

The 5th National Conference on Youth in Social Change was held on the 16th and 17th of September 2024 in Dr. TMA Pai Hall, KMC Manipal, with the theme "Bridging the Gap Between Academic and Corporate Volunteering to Synergise Social Change." The event attracted over 600 people from various institutions, including young leaders and committed activists. The program began with a pre-conference workshop on the 16^th of September 2024, followed by interactive sessions on youth engagement and social change. This included a poster presentation competition by students of MCON, MAHE. A total of 16 students from MCON participated, including twelve 3rd semester students and four 5th semester students. They actively took part in the Youth Conference and the pre-conference workshop, with 4 groups presenting their innovative posters in the poster presentation competition. This program contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.