IIM Bangalore to host international business and entrepreneurship festival ‘VENIX’
The 2026 edition is set to feature national competitions, leadership summits, industry dialogues and startup engagement from 7-9 August 2026
22 July, 2026, Bengaluru: The PGP and PGPBA students of IIM Bangalore will host VENIX 2026, the international business and entrepreneurship festival, from 7th to 9th August 2026 at the IIMB campus. The fest, which was created through the merger of the Institute's international business summit – Vista, and entrepreneurship summit – Eximius, brings together students, corporates, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to exchange ideas, address contemporary business challenges and foster collaboration.
This year’s edition, themed 'Nexus of Possibilities', will feature over 35 national-level business competitions spanning consulting, finance, marketing, strategy, analytics, operations, entrepreneurship and product management. Over the course of three days, the programme will also include keynote sessions and CXO talks, workshops and masterclasses, startup showcases, investor interactions, networking opportunities and cultural performances.
A key highlight of this year's edition is the Young Leaders Summit (YLS), designed for high-potential students through leadership workshops, business simulations, mentorship and industry engagement, and the Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YES), which will unite founders, venture capitalists, startup mentors and aspiring entrepreneurs to deliberate on innovation and venture creation.
The festival will also offer participants opportunities for industry engagement through workshops on emerging business themes, corporate interactions, alumni networking and startup ecosystem initiatives.
The campus is set to come alive with a Pro-Night, with artiste showcases that are sure to provide a vibrant and unforgettable entertainment experience.
IIM Bangalore to host international business and entrepreneurship festival ‘VENIX’
The 2026 edition is set to feature national competitions, leadership summits, industry dialogues and startup engagement from 7-9 August 2026
22 July, 2026, Bengaluru: The PGP and PGPBA students of IIM Bangalore will host VENIX 2026, the international business and entrepreneurship festival, from 7th to 9th August 2026 at the IIMB campus. The fest, which was created through the merger of the Institute's international business summit – Vista, and entrepreneurship summit – Eximius, brings together students, corporates, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to exchange ideas, address contemporary business challenges and foster collaboration.
This year’s edition, themed 'Nexus of Possibilities', will feature over 35 national-level business competitions spanning consulting, finance, marketing, strategy, analytics, operations, entrepreneurship and product management. Over the course of three days, the programme will also include keynote sessions and CXO talks, workshops and masterclasses, startup showcases, investor interactions, networking opportunities and cultural performances.
A key highlight of this year's edition is the Young Leaders Summit (YLS), designed for high-potential students through leadership workshops, business simulations, mentorship and industry engagement, and the Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YES), which will unite founders, venture capitalists, startup mentors and aspiring entrepreneurs to deliberate on innovation and venture creation.
The festival will also offer participants opportunities for industry engagement through workshops on emerging business themes, corporate interactions, alumni networking and startup ecosystem initiatives.
The campus is set to come alive with a Pro-Night, with artiste showcases that are sure to provide a vibrant and unforgettable entertainment experience.
