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Empowering Digital Innovators: JCI and Zoho Forge Strategic Partnership for Entrepreneurial Growth

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Junior Chamber International (JCI) is proud to announce a transformative new partnership with Zoho Corporation, a global technology powerhouse known for its commitment to privacy-first, ad-free software solutions used by over 120 million users worldwide.

This collaboration represents a bold step toward empowering young leaders and entrepreneurs through cutting-edge digital tools, mentorship, and opportunities that foster innovation, operational efficiency, and global visibility.

A Shared Vision for Digital Empowerment

Rooted in shared values of sustainability, empowerment, and entrepreneurship, the partnership between JCI and Zoho aims to:

  • Promote digital empowerment and operational innovation among young leaders.

  • Facilitate access to Zoho’s digital solution tools for JCI members.

  • Showcase co-created resources and training to help local and national organizations harness digital transformation.

  • Support and scale the Zoho Youth Creator Program, connecting young talent with tech-driven opportunities.

  • Co-branded Resource Guide, JCI and Zoho will launch a practical guide: “Leveraging Zoho Tools for Entrepreneurial Success” to support startups and SMEs in the JCI network.

  • Build a global community of ambassadors for entrepreneurship and digital innovation.

     
Exclusive Benefits for JCI Members
As part of this collaboration, JCI members participating in the Zoho’s Youth Creator Program will gain access to tailored onboarding, hands-on product demos, exclusive training sessions, and special perks to explore Zoho’s comprehensive suite of tools—from CRM and automation to business intelligence.
The program offers mentorship, capacity-building workshops, and opportunities to showcase innovative solutions through app development.

Integrated into JCI Flagship Programs

The partnership is set to activate across multiple JCI initiatives in 2025, including:

  • Creative Young Entrepreneur (CYE) Accelerator Program: Zoho will contribute expert-led sessions, digital startup tools, and mentorship from seasoned professionals.

  • One-on-One Mentorship: Selected CYE participants will be matched with Zoho professionals, with success stories highlighted in global campaigns through the CYE Accelerator Program.

  • TOYP Judging Participation: A Zoho representative will join the global judging panel for JCI’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World award, underscoring the shared commitment to spotlighting excellence.

     
A Global Community of Innovation
This partnership reflects JCI’s mission to break down technological barriers and expand access to world-class tools, knowledge, and opportunities. It marks the beginning of a meaningful collaboration designed to empower our members and strengthen their capacity to lead in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Together with Zoho, we look forward to building a future rooted in innovation, impact, and shared success.

Terms and Conditions

JCI Global Youth Summit 2026

By completing your registration for the JCI Global Youth Summit 2026 (“the Summit”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following Terms and Conditions.

Code of Conduct Compliance

Participants are expected to comply with the JCI Event Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy at all times and contribute to a safe, respectful, inclusive, and professional environment for all participants, speakers, organizers, and collaborating institutions.

Personal Data and Media Consent

Participants consent to the collection, processing, and use of personal information for Summit-related administrative and operational purposes, including registration, communications, logistical coordination, participant management, and post-event follow-up.

Participants also grant JCI permission to use photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, or other media captured during the Summit for educational, informational, archival, communications, and reporting purposes related to the activities and mission of JCI and the Summit.

Personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

Participation and Access

Participation in certain Summit sessions or activities may be subject to security procedures, identification requirements, venue regulations, and capacity limitations.

Participants are expected to comply with all venue access and security requirements communicated by the organizers.

Visa Policy

Participants requiring a visa to attend the Summit are solely responsible for initiating and managing their visa application process in a timely manner and for complying with all applicable immigration requirements.

JCI World Headquarters may provide an official invitation letter upon request for participants who have completed the registration requirements and applicable participation process.

Invitation letters are issued solely to support visa applications and do not guarantee visa approval.

Participant Responsibility

Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel, accommodation, insurance, transportation, and personal expenses unless otherwise expressly stated by the organizers.

Health and Insurance

Participants are strongly encouraged to obtain appropriate travel and health insurance coverage for the duration of their participation in the Summit.

JCI shall not be responsible for medical expenses, travel disruptions, or personal losses incurred during participation in the Summit.

Behavioral Expectations

Participants are expected to maintain respectful and professional conduct throughout the Summit.

Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, disruptive conduct, or behavior inconsistent with the JCI Code of Conduct may result in removal from participation and potential restriction from future JCI activities.

Complaint and Incident Reporting

Participants acknowledge awareness of the procedures available for reporting incidents, concerns, or violations of the JCI Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy.

All reports will be handled with appropriate confidentiality and seriousness.

Third-Party Services and Venues

Certain Summit activities may take place at external venues or involve services provided by third parties, including transportation, accommodation providers, or event facilities.

Such services remain subject to the operational policies and responsibility of the respective third-party providers.

Assumption of Risk

Participants acknowledge that participation in an international event may involve certain inherent risks, including travel disruptions, health-related risks, accidents, security measures, or changes in governmental regulations or entry requirements.

By participating in the Summit, participants voluntarily assume such risks associated with travel and attendance.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, JCI and collaborating organizations shall not be responsible for personal injury, illness, delay, loss, theft, damage, or other unforeseen circumstances arising from participation in or travel related to the Summit, except where caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Force Majeure

JCI reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the Summit due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, public health emergencies, government restrictions, labor disruptions, security incidents, or other force majeure events.

Acceptance

By completing your registration, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions for participation in the JCI Global Youth Summit 2026.

Empowering Digital Innovators: JCI and Zoho Forge Strategic Partnership for Entrepreneurial Growth

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Empowering Digital Innovators: JCI and Zoho Forge Strategic Partnership for Entrepreneurial Growth