The Young Leaders' Conference has six primary objectives: 

• To fully leverage the next generation’s intellectual and social capital;

• To build adaptive leadership capacity among young leaders & emerging professionals across relevant, but diverse, sectors;

• To provide an international platform for IMI young leaders to engage with and generate a greater exchange of views, problem-solving skills, and mentorship between young leaders and seasoned professionals;

• To promote national, cross-cultural interaction and cooperation among younger professionals;

• To enrich dialogues with generational perspectives for the benefit of all attendees & IMI members; and,

• To emphasize the importance of balance for success in all aspects of life including work, home, community and spiritual identity.