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Unveiling 10th Annual IC3 Conference & Expo

The global stage for conversations shaping the future of career and college counseling

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Connect with global educators, counselors, and decision-makers
across 80,000+ sq. ft. of dedicated expo space

Ten Years. One Global Mission.

Celebrating a decade of connection, purpose, and impact with IC3@10.

What is the
IC3 Movement?

The International Career and College Counseling (IC3) Movement is a global effort to enable high schools to help their students make the best-fit higher education and career decisions. It aims to empower every school to run a robust, fully functioning career and college counseling department.
Since 2016, IC3 has grown from 285 participants at our first Annual Conference to more than 6,000 educators, universities, and organizations in 2025, touching millions of student lives across the globe.

The past ten years have been defined by one shared belief: that counseling changes education, and education changes lives. Together, we have built a global community committed to ensuring that every child, everywhere, has access to purpose-driven guidance.

As we step into the next decade, IC3 continues to evolve with new initiatives designed to deepen impact, expand access, and sustain engagement with educators, students, and institutions worldwide.
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10th Annual IC3 Conference & Expo

19 & 20 August 2026 | Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India
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News & Updates

Stay informed with the latest developments in career and college counseling from the IC3 community
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Ministry of Education's Career Cards initiative for Children with Special Needs (CwSN)

May 18, 2026
The article, authored by Ganesh Kohli - Founder of IC3 Movement, highlights that the Ministry of Education's introduction of Career Cards for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) under NEP 2020 is a significant step towards inclusive education, bringing structured career guidance into every learner's journey. It emphasises that schools integrating these tools into regular learning will be better positioned to support students, helping them explore options, understand their strengths, and make informed choices with confidence.
Wellbeing
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The NEET cancellation has turned lakhs of homes into pressure cookers, again

May 13, 2026
“Students preparing for NEET spend one to two years in an intense high-pressure cycle,” says Ganesh Kohli, founder of IC3 (International Career and College Counselling). “When that fixed goal is suddenly removed, it creates a psychological vacuum — a loss of control, structure, and purpose.”
Wellbeing
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14,488 student deaths recorded in 2024; rising faster than overall rate: NCRB

May 11, 2026
Ganesh Kohli, founder of Mumbai-based International Career and College Counseling (IC3) Movement, said that to prevent student suicide cases, educational institutions must integrate mental health awareness into mainstream education as essential student support systems. “Teachers and parents also need greater sensitisation to recognise early signs of distress and create environments where students feel safe seeking help without fear of judgment,” he said.

Complexity Needs Navigation

May 9, 2026
The article, authored by Ganesh Kohli - Founder of IC3 Movement, highlights that the growing conversation around the value of college degrees reflects a fundamental shift in how education connects to the future of work and life. It underscores the critical role of structured, sustained guidance in helping students navigate an increasingly complex and multi-layered system of academic and career choices.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

3,307,500

Students Impacted

6,615

Schools Engaged

912

Universities Collaborated

104

Participating Countries

IC3 MOvement is for everyone

Counselors

Connect with a global network of peers. Empower students by leveraging cutting-edge professional development learnings

High Schools

Utilize the regional forums and conferences to share best practices in setting up counseling departments. Be the driving force behind positive change within their communities and beyond.
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Universities

Network with local school leadership and counselors, stay informed about emerging student interests. Explore opportunities for long-term institutional partnerships to build a global higher education community.
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Organizations

Organizations gain direct access to high school and universities, creating opportunities for engagement and collaboration
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You are IC3!

Every student volunteer, counselor, educator, and university delegate who has contributed to the mission of bringing counseling and well-being to every school and purpose to every child is what makes IC3. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for education.

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