Chuchuyimlang students’ triennial conference blends social introspection with technology and innovation
At a time when discussions on artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation are often confined to urban centres, Chuchuyimlang village emerged as an unlikely yet compelling hub of global ideas as the Chuchuyimlang Kaketshir Telongjem (CKT) 4th Triennial Conference 2026 kicked off on Saturday.
Held from January 10–12 under the theme “Created to Create: Kingdom Stewards,” the conference brought together students, leaders, and elders to reflect not only on faith and technology but also on deep-rooted social issues within the village itself.
Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Nüklutoshi, MLA, Government of Nagaland, delivered a candid and hard-hitting message, calling upon the community – especially the younger generation – to confront long-standing social flaws.
The MLA urged the village to break free from what he described as a “deep-seated inferiority complex” and emphasised the need for self-confidence and self-motivation. He also called out the lack of gratitude and respect among villagers, urging them to do away with jealousy and the habit of tearing one another down. The MLA stressed the importance of self-confidence and encouraged individuals to be self-motivated. He asked young people to come out of the cocoon of white-collar jobs, noting that the days of relying solely on government employment are gone.
Finally, he called on the young audience to be real Christians, living out their faith in action as well as belief.
While the MLA’s remarks focused on internal reform, the broader conference theme projected a global outlook. The triennial conference seeks to explore the intersection of faith, technology, and entrepreneurship, addressing topics such as Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, generative AI, and biblical entrepreneurship through a Christian worldview.
The theme speaker, Senti Ao, IAS (Retd), elaborated on the theme “Created to Create: Kingdom Stewards,” stating that responsibility for society does not rest solely with the church or village authorities but with every individual. Emphasising stewardship, he said humans are uniquely created to innovate, invent, and shape the world responsibly.
He also called upon elders to remain aware of technological developments, noting that the modern world demands adaptability across generations. “Each one of us is a steward,” he said, “and must act responsibly for the world we live in.”
By combining introspective social critique with forward-looking discussions on technology and innovation, the CKT Triennial Conference positions Chuchuyimlang not just as a village reflecting on its challenges, but as a community daring to think globally while reforming locally.
