Reap Benefit, a leading nonprofit building India’s largest movement of youth changemakers known as Solve Ninjas, will host the 10th edition of SolveCon on 21 February 2026 at PES University, Bengaluru. The national gathering will bring together over 1,500 young people and 80+ organisations, including Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP),
Azim Premji University, and Teach For India, alongside practitioners from across sectors for a one-day, youth-led festival of action and learning. SolveCon 2026 will feature interactive spaces and creative experiences focused on civic action, climate, mental health, science, art, and community-led problem-solving. The event will also host renowned speakers such as Kailash Nadh, CTO, Zerodha, and Board Member, Rainmatter Foundation; Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson, RNP; Ashwini Hiremath, Founder, Wild Wild Women; and Deepak Dhananjaya, Organisation Coach, Psychotherapist, and Founder, Prabhava Institute of Inclusive Mental Health (PIIMH).
SolveCon ’26 marks the first national edition of SolveCon—an initiative that has grown over the past 18 months through nine editions across multiple cities. Built around three simple ideas—Connect, Learn, and Lead—the event is designed to help young people meet like-minded peers, try hands-on learning and real-world problem solving, and explore ways to step into leadership and action in their own communities. This edition also celebrates the shared journey of Reap Benefit and thousands of Solve Ninjas over the years, recognising young people who have consistently driven change in their cities and neighbourhoods.
For many participants, SolveCon becomes a starting point for continued civic and climate action — helping them find peer networks, mentors, and pathways such as Reap Benefit’s Solve Ninja programme.
SolveCon ’26 will bring these experiences together through three core spaces:
- A Mela with interactive stalls and installations hosted by partner organisations and Solve Ninjas
- Short, hands-on learning sessions across themes such as civic action, climate, mental health, art, and science
- Addas, or small reflection circles focused on sharing lived experiences and peer learning
The event will close with a leadership forum and a collective cultural programme celebrating youth voices and creativity.
For more information about the event, please visit – https://www.reapbenefit.org/solvecon2026
