About Experience Speakers Agenda Tickets Venue FAQ Apply to Speak IJEC 🌍 Register Now
Hash Future School presents Β· December 2026 Β· Kochi

Where India's Youngest Founders Take the Stage

Future Talks is a two-day youth entrepreneurship summit for junior entrepreneurs who started early β€” and are still under the age of 17. Real kids. Real businesses. Real stages.

19 – 20 December 2026 Kochi, Kerala Β· India For Founders Aged 7 – 17
50+ Young Founders
25+ Talks & Fireside Chats
12+ Live Startup Pitches
500+ Attendees

Main Stage Β· Day 1

Live
Opening Keynote β€œAge is just a number”
Fireside Chat World's youngest AI instructor
Pitch Arena Founders under 17 pitch live
Masterclass First customer, first rupee
πŸš€ 12 startups pitching live
πŸ† Young Founder of the Year award
About Future Talks

The stage that childhood built β€” and business earned.

Most summits wait until founders are grown-ups. Future Talks doesn't. It is India's first large-scale entrepreneurship summit built entirely for junior founders under 17 β€” kids and teens who started a venture while still in school, homeschool, or even kindergarten.

Think of it as TechSparks for the school generation: two days of fireside chats, live startup pitches, investor conversations, masterclasses and a demo day β€” where the youngest minds in India teach us what "starting early" really means.

βœ“ Only founders aged 7 – 17 on stage
βœ“ Real businesses, real revenue stories
βœ“ Parents welcomed as co-founders in life
βœ“ Investor & mentor feedback zones
Hash Future School young founders community

"In traditional school, you learn line by line to write an exam and forget it the next day. Here, we build real projects, real products and real businesses."

β€” Shreya Soorej, 13 Β· Co-founder of a concept bakery
What's in store

Two days built for young ambition

Stories, stages and skills β€” everything a junior founder needs to go from side-hustle to real business.

πŸŽ™οΈ

Fireside Chats

Dig deep with kids who built businesses before their tenth birthday β€” how they found their first customer, their first rupee, and their first big failure.

Talk. Straight.
🎀

Live Pitch Arena

Junior founders pitch real ventures to investors, mentors and a room full of peers. The best pitch walks away with the Young Founder of the Year title.

Discover. Explore.
πŸ’¬

Panel Discussions

Student founders, parents and educators debate the big question: should every child build a business? No holds barred, no punches pulled.

Real talk.
🧠

Masterclasses

From pricing a lemonade stand to pricing a SaaS product β€” hands-on sessions on money, marketing, AI tools and the psychology of selling.

Because learning never ends.
πŸ›οΈ

Demo Day & Expo

A live marketplace where young founders set up stalls, sell real products and take real orders β€” bracelets, chocolates, flashcards, web design and more.

Build. Sell. Repeat.
πŸ†

Awards Night

Young Founder of the Year, Most Resilient Pivot, Best Young Speaker and the People's Choice award β€” celebrated on a stage built just for them.

Make it matter.
Speakers & Founders

Childhood is their competitive advantage

A first line-up of real Hash Future School founders β€” every one of them under 17 and already in business.

Yezlin Ayesha Hannaniah

Yezlin Ayesha Hannaniah

Age 6 Β· Youngest AI Instructor

AI Educator

Conducts live seminars on ChatGPT & AI for kids and adults β€” the world's youngest AI instructor.

Read her story
Fathima Farhana

Fathima Farhana

Age 7 Β· Youngest Canva Coach

Design Entrepreneur

Became the world's youngest Canva Design Coach at 7, teaching design to 100+ students.

Read her story
Fathima Zohal

Fathima Zohal

Age 12 Β· Online Educator

Founder, Free English Classes

Runs free online English classes empowering peers across Kerala with fluency and confidence.

Read her story
Ezza Nisthar

Ezza Nisthar

Under 17 Β· Chocolate Venture Founder

Student Entrepreneur, Dubai

Featured in Manorama Online for her successful chocolate business venture in Dubai.

View her story
Akash Milind

Akash Milind

Age 16 Β· EdTech Founder

Founder, Flashcard Startup

Built an EdTech flashcard startup, pitched live to real investors, and scored 90% in CS via NIOS.

On stage: Pitch Arena
Fatima Dua Salam

Fatima Dua Salam

Age 11 Β· Micro-Entrepreneur

Founder, Handcrafted Bracelets

Runs a handcrafted bracelet micro-business and teaches craft workshops to her peers.

On stage: Demo Day
Shezil Shailaj

Shezil Shailaj

Age 11 Β· YouTuber & AI Power User

Founder, 600+ Sub Channel

Created a self-funded laptop plan at 11 through community earnings β€” and digitizes business data for real companies.

On stage: Masterclass
Kendra Subin

Kendra Subin

Under 17 Β· Web Freelancer

Freelance Web Designer

Earns independent income through paid web projects and volunteers teaching deaf children.

On stage: Fireside Chat
Honyo Yangya

Honyo Yangya

Under 17 Β· Graphic Designer

Creative Director, Family Business

Designs marketing collateral for the family business and has performed live before 3,000+ people.

On stage: Fireside Chat
Shreya & Diya Soorej

Shreya & Diya Soorej

Under 17 Β· Concept Bakery Co-founders

Co-founders, Bakery Project

Built a concept bakery business analyzing location density, pricing and customer retention.

On stage: Panel Discussion
Team Celestial Guardians

Team Celestial Guardians

Under 17 Β· NASA Global Nominees

Tech Team, Space Apps Challenge

Recognized as Global Nominees in the NASA International Space Apps Challenge.

Watch their project
Fella Mehak

Fella Mehak

Under 17 Β· UN Youth Ambassador

Global Youth Ambassador

Selected for the prestigious Global Youth Ambassador Program focused on UN SDGs.

Read her story

Know a founder under 17 with a story to tell? Apply to speak or pitch β†’

Your story belongs on this stage.

Fireside chats, live pitches, masterclasses and demo day β€” apply in five minutes and our team replies within 48 hours.

🌍
Also Running Β· 2026

The International Junior Entrepreneurship Challenge

A four-month global challenge where founders aged 7–17 ideate, build and launch real ventures β€” with the grand finale right here at Future Talks.

Agenda

A weekend that feels like a launchpad

Two packed days β€” indicative schedule, subject to final announcements.

Day 1 Β· Founder's Day

19 Dec

Stories, stages and the mindset behind starting early.

Registration & Young Founder Expo OpensBadges, stalls and networking breakfast
Opening Keynoteβ€œAge is just a number” β€” why India needs founders in school
Fireside Chat: The Kindergarten CEOWorld's youngest AI instructor on teaching grown-ups
Lunch & Expo HourYoung founders sell real products to real customers
Masterclass: First Customer, First RupeePricing, selling and getting paid at any age
Panel: Should Every Kid Build a Business?Parents, educators and founders debate
Welcome Night & Founders' MixerGames, peer mentoring and idea-sharing

Day 2 Β· Pitch Day

20 Dec

From idea to stage β€” the day young founders go live.

Demo Day: Student Ventures on DisplayLive stalls, prototypes and product demos
Pitch BootcampLast-minute coaching from investors and mentors
Lunch & Expo HourOpen marketplace continues
The Pitch ArenaFlagship12 founders under 17 pitch live to a jury of investors
Investor & Mentor Feedback Zone1:1 feedback on real business ideas
Awards NightYoung Founder of the Year, Best Pitch, People's Choice
Closing & What's NextFuture Talks community, cohorts and scholarships
Tickets

Pick your pass

Early-bird pricing is live. Use code FT26EARLY for 40% off on WhatsApp.

Explorer Pass

For curious kids & teens coming to watch, learn and explore.

β‚Ή999 β‚Ή1,499 / child
  • All talks, fireside chats & panels
  • Demo Day & Young Founder Expo access
  • Goodie bag & event certificate
  • Networking with young founders
Book Explorer Pass

Family Pass

One child + one parent β€” because every young founder has a home office.

β‚Ή2,999 β‚Ή3,999 / child + parent
  • Everything in Explorer Pass Γ— 2
  • Parent & educator sessions
  • Front-row seating at main stage
  • Complimentary lunch for both days
Book Family Pass

School groups & scholarship seats available β€” message us on WhatsApp for bulk bookings. Enquire β†’

Sponsors & Partners

Back the next generation

Partner with Future Talks and put your brand in front of India's most ambitious young minds β€” and the parents powering them.

Presenting Partner
#Hash Future School
Co-Presenters
Your brand here Your brand here Your brand here
Community & Media
Youth startup communities Education media Parent networks
MEDIA Manorama Online FEATURE Vanitha Magazine GLOBAL Rest of World PRESS The Malayalam News
Venue & Contact

Where young founders meet

Kochi β€” the heart of Kerala's startup coast β€” plays host to the first-ever Future Talks. Venue details will be announced to ticket holders; expect an auditorium, an expo hall and plenty of open floor for ideas to collide.

πŸ“
Kochi, KeralaExact venue shared after registration
βœ‰οΈ
learn@hashfuture.schoolFor event & partnership enquiries
πŸ“ž
+91 94971 20591WhatsApp for tickets & speaker applications
πŸ“
Kochi, Kerala Β· India December 19 – 20, 2026 Β· 9 AM – 7 PM
FAQ

Questions parents ask

Future Talks is designed for children and teens aged 7–17, with a special focus on junior entrepreneurs who started early. Parents, educators and mentors are warmly invited too β€” the Family Pass was made for you.
Absolutely. The Pitch Arena welcomes both existing ventures and strong ideas. Every pitcher gets mentor feedback, and first-timers are paired with a coach during the Pitch Bootcamp on Day 2.
Both. The format follows a professional conference β€” keynotes, fireside chats, a jury-led pitch arena and awards β€” but the stage belongs entirely to founders under 17, and the energy is joyfully, unapologetically youthful.
Kids and teens can attend solo or with a school group. Parents attending with their child get the best value with the Family Pass, which includes parent and educator sessions plus lunch for both days.
Future Talks 2026 is an in-person experience in Kochi β€” because young founders deserve to be on a real stage, in front of a real audience. Select sessions may be streamed for schools and overseas families; details will be announced closer to the date.
Tap any "Book" button on this page to reach us on WhatsApp, or write to learn@hashfuture.school. Speaker and pitch applications close 6 weeks before the event; tickets are limited to keep the experience intimate.

Your child's first business deserves a first stage.

Early-bird pricing ends soon. Reserve a seat β€” or a spotlight β€” at Future Talks 2026.