Delhi will host a roundtable discussion on age verification and restricting social media access for children on July 31, 2026. The event, organized by MediaNama, will take place from 1 PM to 5 PM at The Viceroy Hall, The Claridges. Participation is invite-only and subject to approval, with attendees expected to actively contribute to the discussion, according to medianama.com.
The roundtable aims to address challenges around verifying the age of social media users and restricting access for minors. It will be held under the Chatham House Rule to encourage open dialogue. MediaNama has provided a reading list to prepare participants, covering topics such as the limitations of app store age verification, social media addiction verdicts, and international approaches including a US Supreme Court decision on Texas’s age verification law, as detailed by medianama.com.
This discussion comes amid growing concerns over children bypassing age verification checks and the broader impact of social media on minors. Studies cited in the preparatory materials show a significant number of children bypass age restrictions and parents sometimes allow it. The roundtable seeks to explore balanced solutions beyond outright bans, which critics argue do not address the full spectrum of risks associated with children’s social media use, as highlighted by medianama.com.
The roundtable is scheduled for July 31, 2026, at The Claridges in Delhi, with MediaNama emphasizing the importance of participant engagement to shape future policy approaches to age verification and social media restrictions for children.