Jan 24-25, 2026 | Virtual

Jan 24-25, 2026 | Virtual

Jan 24-25, 2026 | Virtual

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THE FUTURE. ARCHITECT IT.

The world's premier simulation for high-potential students (Grades 9-12)

Free for students & schools

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THE ASIAN CENTURY IS HERE. BUT THE SYSTEMS ARE BROKEN.

THE ASIAN CENTURY IS HERE. BUT THE SYSTEMS ARE BROKEN.

By 2030, Asia will drive 60% of global growth. But our cities are choking. Air pollution, traffic gridlock, and waste are threatening to stall the engine. The world doesn’t need more activists holding signs. It needs Architects building solutions.

By 2030, Asia will drive 60% of global growth. But our cities are choking. Air pollution, traffic gridlock, and waste are threatening to stall the engine. The world doesn’t need more activists holding signs. It needs Architects building solutions.

Air pollution costs Indian businesses $95 Billion every year (approx 3% of India's GDP) due to reduced productivity, consumer footfall, and premature deaths

"Air pollution costs Indian businesses $95 Billion every year (approx 3% of India's GDP) due to reduced productivity, consumer footfall, and premature deaths"

Dalberg is a well-recognized global advisory and development consulting firm focused on social impact, sustainability, and international development. It works with governments, foundations, and global organizations on complex social challenges.

By 2030, Asia will drive 60% of global growth. But our cities are choking. Air pollution, traffic gridlock, and waste are threatening to stall the engine. The world doesn’t need more activists holding signs. It needs Architects building solutions.

Air pollution costs Indian businesses $95 Billion every year (approx 3% of India's GDP) due to reduced productivity, consumer footfall, and premature deaths

"Air pollution costs Indian businesses $95 Billion every year (approx 3% of India's GDP) due to reduced productivity, consumer footfall, and premature deaths"

Dalberg is a well-recognized global advisory and development consulting firm focused on social impact, sustainability, and international development. It works with governments, foundations, and global organizations on complex social challenges.

Traffic congestion in just four major Indian cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata) costs the economy $22 Billion annually (approx ₹1.47 Lakh Crore)

BCG is a top-3 global management consulting firm, advising leading organizations worldwide on strategy, innovation, and transformation

Traffic congestion in just four major Indian cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata) costs the economy $22 Billion annually (approx ₹1.47 Lakh Crore)

BCG is a top-3 global management consulting firm, advising leading organizations worldwide on strategy, innovation, and transformation

The Asia 2030 Challenge is a 48-hour 'Junior McKinsey' style simulation. We take you out of the classroom and drop you into the war room to solve India's Urban Crisis

The Asia 2030 Challenge is a 48-hour 'Junior McKinsey' style simulation. We take you out of the classroom and drop you into the war room to solve India's Urban Crisis

Traffic congestion in just four major Indian cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata) costs the economy $22 Billion annually (approx ₹1.47 Lakh Crore)

BCG is a top-3 global management consulting firm, advising leading organizations worldwide on strategy, innovation, and transformation

The Asia 2030 Challenge is a 48-hour 'Junior McKinsey' style simulation. We take you out of the classroom and drop you into the war room to solve India's Urban Crisis

The Asia 2030 Challenge is a 48-hour 'Junior McKinsey' style simulation. We take you out of the classroom and drop you into the war room to solve India's Urban Crisis

TWO PATHS. ONE MISSION.

TWO PATHS. ONE MISSION.

THE INNOVATORS

For: Grades 9–10

The Mission: Product & Design

The Challenge: To be shared on the day of the event.

The Masterclass | Toolkit: Human-Centered Design Thinking

The Output: A visual prototype/design

Learning Outcomes:

  • Radical Empathy

  • Structured Ideation

  • Rapid Prototyping

  • Product–Market Fit

The Transformation: A journey from a “Creative Dreamer” to a “Product Architect.”

THE INNOVATORS

For: Grades 9–10

The Mission: Product & Design

The Challenge: To be shared on the day of the event.

The Masterclass | Toolkit: Human-Centered Design Thinking

The Output: A visual prototype/design

Learning Outcomes:

  • Radical Empathy

  • Structured Ideation

  • Rapid Prototyping

  • Product–Market Fit

The Transformation: A journey from a “Creative Dreamer” to a “Product Architect.”

THE STRATEGISTS

For: Grades 11–12

The Mission: Strategy & Policy and Systems Thinking

The Challenge: To be shared on the day of the event.

The Masterclass | Toolkit: Management Consulting frameworks used by McKinsey, BCG, and Bain

The Output: Strategy and/or Design/ Prototype

Learning Outcomes:

  • MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive)

  • The Pyramid Principle

  • Second-Order Thinking

  • Change Management

The Transformation:  A journey from a “Global Observer” to a “Policy and/or Systems and/or Tech Architect.”

THE STRATEGISTS

For: Grades 9–10

The Mission: Product & Design

The Challenge: To be shared on the day of the event.

The Masterclass | Toolkit: Human-Centered Design Thinking

The Output: A visual prototype/design

Learning Outcomes:

  • Radical Empathy

  • Structured Ideation

  • Rapid Prototyping

  • Product–Market Fit

The Transformation: A journey from a “Creative Dreamer” to a “Product Architect.”

THE INNOVATORS

For: Grades 9–10

The Mission: Product & Design

The Challenge: To be shared on the day of the event.

The Masterclass | Toolkit: Human-Centered Design Thinking

The Output: A visual prototype/design

Learning Outcomes:

  • Radical Empathy

  • Structured Ideation

  • Rapid Prototyping

  • Product–Market Fit

The Transformation: A journey from a “Creative Dreamer” to a “Product Architect.”

THE STRATEGISTS

For: Grades 11–12

The Mission: Strategy & Policy and Systems Thinking

The Challenge: To be shared on the day of the event.

The Masterclass | Toolkit: Management Consulting frameworks used by McKinsey, BCG, and Bain

The Output: Strategy and/or Design/ Prototype

Learning Outcomes:

  • MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive)

  • The Pyramid Principle

  • Second-Order Thinking

  • Change Management

The Transformation:  A journey from a “Global Observer” to a “Policy and/or Systems and/or Tech Architect.”

Tab 1 of 3: FOR STUDENTS

Stop Playing Student. Start Playing CEO.

  • 🚀 The "Ivy League" Spike: Build a verified consulting case Study/ prototype for your university portfolio and CAS report (highlight CAS report and consulting case study with some color)

  • 🌍 Global Network: Compete alongside top talent from Singapore and Dubai in the grand finale

  • 💼 Real Experience: Pitch directly to Founders/VCs — real feedback only.

Tab 1 of 3: FOR STUDENTS

Stop Playing Student. Start Playing CEO.

  • 🚀 The "Ivy League" Spike: Build a verified consulting case Study/ prototype for your university portfolio and CAS report (highlight CAS report and consulting case study with some color)

  • 🌍 Global Network: Compete alongside top talent from Singapore and Dubai in the grand finale

  • 💼 Real Experience: Pitch directly to Founders/VCs — real feedback only.

Tab 1 of 3: FOR STUDENTS

Stop Playing Student. Start Playing CEO.

  • 🚀 The "Profile Building" Spike: A verified consulting case study or prototype for your portfolio

  • 🌍 Global Network: Compete alongside top talent from Singapore and Dubai in the grand finale.

  • 💼 Real Experience: Pitch directly to Founders/VCs — real feedback only.

Tab 1 of 3: FOR STUDENTS

Stop Playing Student. Start Playing CEO.

  • 🚀 The "Profile Building" Spike: A verified consulting case study or prototype for your portfolio

  • 🌍 Global Network: Compete alongside top talent from Singapore and Dubai in the grand finale.

  • 💼 Real Experience: Pitch directly to Founders/VCs — real feedback only.

THE 48-HOUR MISSION

THE 48-HOUR MISSION

Two Days | One Goal

DAY 1: SATURDAY, JAN 24

09:00 AM | THE BRIEFING

  • The Challenge: Teams receive the official "Challenge - Statement" directly from the industry/ think tank.

  • The Goal: Understand the crisis, the budget constraints, and the user needs.

09:00 AM | THE BRIEFING

  • The Challenge: Teams receive the official "Challenge - Statement" directly from the industry/ think tank.

  • The Goal: Understand the crisis, the budget constraints, and the user needs.

09:00 AM | THE BRIEFING

  • The Challenge: Teams receive the official "Challenge - Statement" directly from the industry/ think tank.

  • The Goal: Understand the crisis, the budget constraints, and the user needs.

10:00 AM | THE MASTERCLASS

  • Students split into their specialized tracks:

  • Track A (Innovators): Design Thinking Lab. Learn how to map user journeys and prototype solutions.

  • Track B (Strategists): Business Logic Lab. Learn consulting frameworks and how to create strategy that impacts policymakers, industry (designs/ prototypes)

10:00 AM | THE MASTERCLASS

  • Students split into their specialized tracks:

  • Track A (Innovators): Design Thinking Lab. Learn how to map user journeys and prototype solutions.

  • Track B (Strategists): Business Logic Lab. Learn consulting frameworks and how to create strategy that impacts policymakers, industry (designs/ prototypes)

10:00 AM | THE MASTERCLASS

  • Students split into their specialized tracks:

  • Track A (Innovators): Design Thinking Lab. Learn how to map user journeys and prototype solutions.

  • Track B (Strategists): Business Logic Lab. Learn consulting frameworks and how to create strategy that impacts policymakers, industry (designs/ prototypes)

12:00 PM | THE WAR ROOM (Work Session)

  • Teams enter breakout rooms to dissect the problem statements and build their first hypothesis.

  • Support: Mentors are available on-demand for guidance.

12:00 PM | THE WAR ROOM (Work Session)

  • Teams enter breakout rooms to dissect the problem statements and build their first hypothesis.

  • Support: Mentors are available on-demand for guidance.

12:00 PM | THE WAR ROOM (Work Session)

  • Teams enter breakout rooms to dissect the problem statements and build their first hypothesis.

  • Support: Mentors are available on-demand for guidance.

02:00 PM | THE CURVEBALL

  • To be revealed on the day of the event

02:00 PM | THE CURVEBALL

  • To be revealed on the day of the event

02:00 PM | THE CURVEBALL

  • To be revealed on the day of the event

04:30 PM | EXTENSION OF MASTERCLASS FOR INNOVATORS TRACK

  • Innovators check in with the masterclass expert to present their findings before proceeding to next steps.

04:30 PM | EXTENSION OF MASTERCLASS FOR INNOVATORS TRACK

  • Innovators check in with the masterclass expert to present their findings before proceeding to next steps.

04:30 PM | EXTENSION OF MASTERCLASS FOR INNOVATORS TRACK

  • Innovators check in with the masterclass expert to present their findings before proceeding to next steps.

05:30 PM | THE CHECKPOINT

  • Submission: Teams submit a 1-Page Executive Summary.

  • Outcome: Day 1 concludes with a review of the roadmap for Day 2.

05:30 PM | THE CHECKPOINT

  • Submission: Teams submit a 1-Page Executive Summary.

  • Outcome: Day 1 concludes with a review of the roadmap for Day 2.

05:30 PM | THE CHECKPOINT

  • Submission: Teams submit a 1-Page Executive Summary.

  • Outcome: Day 1 concludes with a review of the roadmap for Day 2.

DAY 2: SUNDAY, JAN 25

9:00 AM | THE STRESS TEST (Feedback Loop)

  • Teams present their "Draft Ideas" to mentors.

  • The Goal: Receive critical, honest feedback to identify gaps in the plan before the final pitch.

9:00 AM | THE STRESS TEST (Feedback Loop)

  • Teams present their "Draft Ideas" to mentors.

  • The Goal: Receive critical, honest feedback to identify gaps in the plan before the final pitch.

9:00 AM | THE STRESS TEST (Feedback Loop)

  • Teams present their "Draft Ideas" to mentors.

  • The Goal: Receive critical, honest feedback to identify gaps in the plan before the final pitch.

1:00 PM | DEADLINE

  • Final Submission: All presentation decks and prototypes must be uploaded. No changes allowed after this point.

1:00 PM | DEADLINE

  • Final Submission: All presentation decks and prototypes must be uploaded. No changes allowed after this point.

1:00 PM | DEADLINE

  • Final Submission: All presentation decks and prototypes must be uploaded. No changes allowed after this point.

03:00 PM | THE FINAL PITCH

  • The Shark Tank: Top teams pitch live to a panel of Venture Capitalists and Industry Experts.

  • The Q&A: Judges ask real-world questions about feasibility and impact.

03:00 PM | THE FINAL PITCH

  • The Shark Tank: Top teams pitch live to a panel of Venture Capitalists and Industry Experts.

  • The Q&A: Judges ask real-world questions about feasibility and impact.

03:00 PM | THE FINAL PITCH

  • The Shark Tank: Top teams pitch live to a panel of Venture Capitalists and Industry Experts.

  • The Q&A: Judges ask real-world questions about feasibility and impact.

04:30 PM | THE VERDICT

  • Awards ceremony and announcement of the winning cohort.

04:30 PM | THE VERDICT

  • Awards ceremony and announcement of the winning cohort.

04:30 PM | THE VERDICT

  • Awards ceremony and announcement of the winning cohort.

LEARN FROM THE PRACTITIONERS

LEARN FROM THE PRACTITIONERS

The Client
Prakash Doraiswamy

Head, Air Quality at CSTEP

The Client
Prakash Doraiswamy

Head, Air Quality at CSTEP

The Client
Prakash Doraiswamy

Head, Air Quality at CSTEP

The Client
Anuraag Nallapaneni

Lead, Hydrogen & E-Mobility at WRI India

The Client
Anuraag Nallapaneni

Lead, Hydrogen & E-Mobility at WRI India

The Client
Anuraag Nallapaneni

Lead, Hydrogen & E-Mobility at WRI India

The Strategist
Anup Itale

Consultant at BCG
Leading a Masterclass for "The Strategists"

The Strategist
Anup Itale

Consultant at BCG
Leading a Masterclass for "The Strategists"

The Strategist
Anup Itale

Consultant at BCG
Leading a Masterclass for "The Strategists"

The Innovator
Sanjukta Das

Ex- Design Leader at Dalberg Advisors.
Leading a Masterclass for "The Innovators"

The Innovator
Sanjukta Das

Ex- Design Leader at Dalberg Advisors.
Leading a Masterclass for "The Innovators"

The Innovator
Sanjukta Das

Ex- Design Leader at Dalberg Advisors.
Leading a Masterclass for "The Innovators"

The Shark
Aditi Arya

Portfolio/ Investments at Social Alpha
"Funding the Future."

The Shark
Aditi Arya

Portfolio/ Investments at Social Alpha
"Funding the Future."

The Shark
Aditi Arya

Portfolio/ Investments at Social Alpha
"Funding the Future."

The Shark
Poorna R

Early Stage Investor I Climate Expert
"Funding the Future"

The Shark
Poorna R

Early Stage Investor I Climate Expert
"Funding the Future"

The Shark
Poorna R

Early Stage Investor I Climate Expert
"Funding the Future"

The Shark
Manavi Bharadwaj

Lead at India Climate Collective
The "Catalyst"

The Shark
Manavi Bharadwaj

Lead at India Climate Collective
The "Catalyst"

The Shark
Manavi Bharadwaj

Lead at India Climate Collective
The "Catalyst"

The Architect
Karthikeya Ala

The “Value creator”

The Architect
Karthikeya Ala

The “Value creator”

The Architect
Karthikeya Ala

The “Value creator”

SECURE YOUR SEAT.

SECURE YOUR SEAT.

Strictly limited to the first 10 Partner Schools. We accept only 2 Teams per school (1 Innovator Squad + 1 Strategist Squad).

THE COHORT TICKET

Mandatory: Register as a complete Squad of 5

Free for students & schools

Top 2 teams win Cash Awards

Winners - 10,000 INR

Runners up - 8,000 INR

THE SQUAD RULES (Eligibility):

🔒 Team Size: You must form your own team of exactly 5 members. No solo applicants.

🏫 School Limit: Each school can nominate maximum 2 squads total:

Squad A (Innovators): 5 students from Grades 9-10.

Squad A (Innovators): 5 students from Grades 9-10.

Squad A (Innovators): 5 students from Grades 9-10.

Squad B (Strategists): 5 students from Grades 11-12.

Squad B (Strategists): 5 students from Grades 11-12.

Squad B (Strategists): 5 students from Grades 11-12.

WHAT YOU UNLOCK (The Asset Pack):

Top 2 teams represent the country in “The Asia 2030 Challenge” grand finale in 2026 along competing with other teams from countries like Singapore, Dubai and others

Top 2 teams represent the country in “The Asia 2030 Challenge” grand finale in 2026 along competing with other teams from countries like Singapore, Dubai and others

Top 2 teams represent the country in “The Asia 2030 Challenge” grand finale in 2026 along competing with other teams from countries like Singapore, Dubai and others

Full Event Access: 48-hour entry to the Zoom War Room & Virtual HQ (Metaverse).

Full Event Access: 48-hour entry to the Zoom War Room & Virtual HQ (Metaverse).

Full Event Access: 48-hour entry to the Zoom War Room & Virtual HQ (Metaverse).

 The Masterclass Series: Live masterclass (workshop style) from BCG consultant & Design Leader (Ex-Dalberg Advisors)

 The Masterclass Series: Live masterclass (workshop style) from BCG consultant & Design Leader (Ex-Dalberg Advisors)

 The Masterclass Series: Live masterclass (workshop style) from BCG consultant & Design Leader (Ex-Dalberg Advisors)

"The Mission Dossier": Access to our proprietary data sets, strategy frameworks, and templates (We will share this with every team post the event)

"The Mission Dossier": Access to our proprietary data sets, strategy frameworks, and templates (We will share this with every team post the event)

"The Mission Dossier": Access to our proprietary data sets, strategy frameworks, and templates (We will share this with every team post the event)

Verified Credentials: Official "Innovator/ Strategist" Certificate

Verified Credentials: Official "Innovator/ Strategist" Certificate

Verified Credentials: Official "Innovator/ Strategist" Certificate

The Prize Pool: Top 2 teams win Cash Awards (10,000 INR for the winners and 8,000 INR for the runnersup across both the tracks)

The Prize Pool: Top 2 teams win Cash Awards (10,000 INR for the winners and 8,000 INR for the runnersup across both the tracks)

The Prize Pool: Top 2 teams win Cash Awards (10,000 INR for the winners and 8,000 INR for the runnersup across both the tracks)

WHAT YOU MUST BRING

To successfully complete the sprint, you need more than just a laptop.

💻 Hardware: A working laptop (no tablets), a mouse, and stable high-speed WiFi (Keep a backup hotspot handy!)

💻 Hardware: A working laptop (no tablets), a mouse, and stable high-speed WiFi (Keep a backup hotspot handy!)

💻 Hardware: A working laptop (no tablets), a mouse, and stable high-speed WiFi (Keep a backup hotspot handy!)

🧠 Radical Empathy: The willingness to design for others, not just yourself.

🧠 Radical Empathy: The willingness to design for others, not just yourself.

🧠 Radical Empathy: The willingness to design for others, not just yourself.

🔥 Strategic Grit: The resilience to pivot when the "Scenario Twist" hits on Sunday.

🔥 Strategic Grit: The resilience to pivot when the "Scenario Twist" hits on Sunday.

🔥 Strategic Grit: The resilience to pivot when the "Scenario Twist" hits on Sunday.

🤝 Zero-Ego Collaboration: We don’t want 5 CEOs. We want 1 cohesive unit.

🤝 Zero-Ego Collaboration: We don’t want 5 CEOs. We want 1 cohesive unit.

🤝 Zero-Ego Collaboration: We don’t want 5 CEOs. We want 1 cohesive unit.

FOR STUDENTS

FOR STUDENTS

Is TLFL (The Asia 2030 Challenge) a Not-for-Profit initiative?

Yes. The Learning Futures Lab (TLFL), which hosts The Asia 2030 Challenge, is a Not-for-Profit initiative.

Official Notice: We are currently in the process of registering as a Not-for-Profit organisation. We anticipate that TLFL will be formally recognised as a Not-for-Profit entity within the coming weeks.

How do I interact with students from other countries if I am in my own "Squad"?

Are there any prerequisites for the program?

What happens if I win?

Is TLFL (The Asia 2030 Challenge) a Not-for-Profit initiative?

Yes. The Learning Futures Lab (TLFL), which hosts The Asia 2030 Challenge, is a Not-for-Profit initiative.

Official Notice: We are currently in the process of registering as a Not-for-Profit organisation. We anticipate that TLFL will be formally recognised as a Not-for-Profit entity within the coming weeks.

How do I interact with students from other countries if I am in my own "Squad"?

Are there any prerequisites for the program?

What happens if I win?

Is TLFL (The Asia 2030 Challenge) a Not-for-Profit initiative?

Yes. The Learning Futures Lab (TLFL), which hosts The Asia 2030 Challenge, is a Not-for-Profit initiative.

Official Notice: We are currently in the process of registering as a Not-for-Profit organisation. We anticipate that TLFL will be formally recognised as a Not-for-Profit entity within the coming weeks.

How do I interact with students from other countries if I am in my own "Squad"?

Are there any prerequisites for the program?

What happens if I win?

FOR PARENTS

FOR PARENTS

Is this worth my child’s weekend?

A: We designed this specifically for busy, high-potential students. Think of this not as "extra work," but as "Future Readiness." In 48 hours, your child will gain more practical experience than they would in a fulltime of standard internships. They will leave with a Portfolio Asset (a strategy deck/ prototype) that they can attach to university applications to prove they are "Future Ready"

How is this different from Model UN or Debate competitions?

Is this worth my child’s weekend?

A: We designed this specifically for busy, high-potential students. Think of this not as "extra work," but as "Future Readiness." In 48 hours, your child will gain more practical experience than they would in a fulltime of standard internships. They will leave with a Portfolio Asset (a strategy deck/ prototype) that they can attach to university applications to prove they are "Future Ready"

How is this different from Model UN or Debate competitions?

Is this worth my child’s weekend?

A: We designed this specifically for busy, high-potential students. Think of this not as "extra work," but as "Future Readiness." In 48 hours, your child will gain more practical experience than they would in a fulltime of standard internships. They will leave with a Portfolio Asset (a strategy deck/ prototype) that they can attach to university applications to prove they are "Future Ready"

How is this different from Model UN or Debate competitions?

Empowering the Changemakers of the Asian Century.


Official Notice: We are actively in the process of registering as a Not-for-Profit Organisation. We anticipate that TLFL will be formally recognised as a Not-for-Profit Organisation within the coming weeks

Contact: Karthikeya@thelearningfutureslab.com 

© 2026 The Learning Futures Lab

Disclaimer: "The corporate logos, university seals, and organization names displayed on this website represent the past or current affiliations of our speakers, judges, mentors, and core team members. They are used for identification and biographical purposes only. The Learning Futures Lab (TLFL) is an independent educational institute and does not claim official partnership, endorsement, or commercial association with these entities unless explicitly stated as an 'Official Partner'.

Empowering the Changemakers of the Asian Century.


Official Notice: We are actively in the process of registering as a Not-for-Profit Organisation. We anticipate that TLFL will be formally recognised as a Not-for-Profit Organisation within the coming weeks

Contact: Karthikeya@thelearningfutureslab.com 

© 2026 The Learning Futures Lab

Disclaimer: "The corporate logos, university seals, and organization names displayed on this website represent the past or current affiliations of our speakers, judges, mentors, and core team members. They are used for identification and biographical purposes only. The Learning Futures Lab (TLFL) is an independent educational institute and does not claim official partnership, endorsement, or commercial association with these entities unless explicitly stated as an 'Official Partner'.

Empowering the Changemakers of the Asian Century.


Official Notice: We are actively in the process of registering as a Not-for-Profit Organisation. We anticipate that TLFL will be formally recognised as a Not-for-Profit Organisation within the coming weeks

Contact: Karthikeya@thelearningfutureslab.com 

© 2026 The Learning Futures Lab

Disclaimer: "The corporate logos, university seals, and organization names displayed on this website represent the past or current affiliations of our speakers, judges, mentors, and core team members. They are used for identification and biographical purposes only. The Learning Futures Lab (TLFL) is an independent educational institute and does not claim official partnership, endorsement, or commercial association with these entities unless explicitly stated as an 'Official Partner'.