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Venix 2025: IIM Bangalore unveils merger of premier business and entrepreneurship fests

Together, Vista & Eximius will feature a lineup of eminent industry voices from 1-3 August

29 July, 2025, Bengaluru: The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is set to host Venix 2025, its new flagship international business and entrepreneurship summit, from August 1st to August 3rd, 2025. Forged from the monumental merger of IIMB's renowned fests, Vista and Eximius, Venix 2025 is built on the theme 'Vision. Venture. Victory'. The event promises an unparalleled confluence of industry titans, policymakers, and the brightest student minds from across the globe.

To register, please click here.

Click here for the agenda. 

Powerhouse Speaker Series

This year, Venix will feature a spectacular speaker series with thought leaders from diverse domains. The lineup includes luminaries such as Ms. Joohi Smita Sinha, Chief General Manager, SBI; Shyam Unnikrishnan, Managing Partner, Bain; KVS Manian, MD & CEO of Federal Bank; Madhavan Narayanan, Senior Editor with 30+ years of experience in Journalism; Shri Tejasvi Surya, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South; Ms. Roma Datta Chobey, Managing Director Sales at Google India; Ms. Emma Jindal, CFO of Accenture India; Dr. Tirthankar Patnaik, Chief Economist at the National Stock Exchange (NSE); Pamela Kundu, Moderator, Director of Sales at Celonis; Akshay Nigam, Data Governance Leader - Supply Chain Management, Hitachi Energy; Ranjan Rao, Partner - Business Consulting, EY, Kannada Actor Rishi; Mayank Agarawal, International Cricketer and Captain of the Karnataka State Team, and Ms. Madhabi Puri Buch, Former Chairperson, SEBI.

Joining them will be new-age business icons and trailblazers, including Tarun Sharma, Co-founder & CEO of mCaffeine; Banu Mushtaq, an acclaimed author recognized by the International Booker Prize and activist; and Kushendra Singh, Head of Talent Acquisition at Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia. These speakers will share invaluable insights on navigating the complex landscapes of modern business and entrepreneurship.

A Gauntlet of High-Stakes Competitions

The festival’s core will feature a suite of high-stakes competitions with a combined prize pool worth over ₹12.5 Lakhs. The lineup includes flagship events such as The Fifth Move, C-Suite, and the Data Analytics Challenge. The festival will also feature over 6+ hands-on workshops focusing on key aspects of management education. Led by industry leaders from titans like Microsoft and Coca-Cola alongside top startup founders, these sessions are a unique opportunity for attendees to master the skills that truly matter in today's business world.

Skill-Building Workshops

The festival will also feature over 6+ hands-on workshops to equip participants with practical skills. Attendees will learn to unleash deeper data insights by using AI tools like ChatGPT alongside Excel, or master ‘The Art of Corporate Storytelling’ to craft compelling career narratives for high-stakes interviews. Aspiring product managers can get a hands-on crash course in AI product development with ‘PM x AI’, building a tangible project for their portfolio. The ‘Case Studio’ masterclass will cover utilizing key frameworks and developing Go-to-Market strategies to win competitions, while ‘Slidesense’ teaches visual storytelling for persuasive presentations. ‘The LinkedIn Blueprint’ will provide a complete guide to building a keyword-optimized profile and creating content that attracts recruiters.

Nurturing Tomorrow's Leaders: YES & YLS

A cornerstone of the festival is its two flagship summits: the Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YES) and the Young Leaders Summit (YLS). Together, these summits will host over 415 students from more than 125 colleges across the country, providing an exclusive platform for mentorship and high-level networking.

Electrifying Pro-Nights

As dusk falls, the campus will come alive with two Pro-Nights, designed to provide a vibrant and unforgettable entertainment experience. The star-studded lineup promises a mix of high-energy entertainment, featuring a special performance by Aaditya Kulshreshth AKA Kullu, a captivating performance by the band Last Minute India, and followed by a DJ Night.

Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 05:30:00 2025-08-09 19:14:16 Venix 2025: IIM Bangalore unveils merger of premier business and entrepreneurship fests Together, Vista & Eximius will feature a lineup of eminent industry voices from 1-3 August 29 July, 2025, Bengaluru: The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is set to host Venix 2025, its new flagship international business and entrepreneurship summit, from August 1st to August 3rd, 2025. Forged from the monumental merger of IIMB's renowned fests, Vista and Eximius, Venix 2025 is built on the theme 'Vision. Venture. Victory'. The event promises an unparalleled confluence of industry titans, policymakers, and the brightest student minds from across the globe. To register, please click here. Click here for the agenda.  Powerhouse Speaker Series This year, Venix will feature a spectacular speaker series with thought leaders from diverse domains. The lineup includes luminaries such as Ms. Joohi Smita Sinha, Chief General Manager, SBI; Shyam Unnikrishnan, Managing Partner, Bain; KVS Manian, MD & CEO of Federal Bank; Madhavan Narayanan, Senior Editor with 30+ years of experience in Journalism; Shri Tejasvi Surya, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South; Ms. Roma Datta Chobey, Managing Director Sales at Google India; Ms. Emma Jindal, CFO of Accenture India; Dr. Tirthankar Patnaik, Chief Economist at the National Stock Exchange (NSE); Pamela Kundu, Moderator, Director of Sales at Celonis; Akshay Nigam, Data Governance Leader - Supply Chain Management, Hitachi Energy; Ranjan Rao, Partner - Business Consulting, EY, Kannada Actor Rishi; Mayank Agarawal, International Cricketer and Captain of the Karnataka State Team, and Ms. Madhabi Puri Buch, Former Chairperson, SEBI. Joining them will be new-age business icons and trailblazers, including Tarun Sharma, Co-founder & CEO of mCaffeine; Banu Mushtaq, an acclaimed author recognized by the International Booker Prize and activist; and Kushendra Singh, Head of Talent Acquisition at Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia. These speakers will share invaluable insights on navigating the complex landscapes of modern business and entrepreneurship. A Gauntlet of High-Stakes Competitions The festival’s core will feature a suite of high-stakes competitions with a combined prize pool worth over ₹12.5 Lakhs. The lineup includes flagship events such as The Fifth Move, C-Suite, and the Data Analytics Challenge. The festival will also feature over 6+ hands-on workshops focusing on key aspects of management education. Led by industry leaders from titans like Microsoft and Coca-Cola alongside top startup founders, these sessions are a unique opportunity for attendees to master the skills that truly matter in today's business world. Skill-Building Workshops The festival will also feature over 6+ hands-on workshops to equip participants with practical skills. Attendees will learn to unleash deeper data insights by using AI tools like ChatGPT alongside Excel, or master ‘The Art of Corporate Storytelling’ to craft compelling career narratives for high-stakes interviews. Aspiring product managers can get a hands-on crash course in AI product development with ‘PM x AI’, building a tangible project for their portfolio. The ‘Case Studio’ masterclass will cover utilizing key frameworks and developing Go-to-Market strategies to win competitions, while ‘Slidesense’ teaches visual storytelling for persuasive presentations. ‘The LinkedIn Blueprint’ will provide a complete guide to building a keyword-optimized profile and creating content that attracts recruiters. Nurturing Tomorrow's Leaders: YES & YLS A cornerstone of the festival is its two flagship summits: the Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YES) and the Young Leaders Summit (YLS). Together, these summits will host over 415 students from more than 125 colleges across the country, providing an exclusive platform for mentorship and high-level networking. Electrifying Pro-Nights As dusk falls, the campus will come alive with two Pro-Nights, designed to provide a vibrant and unforgettable entertainment experience. The star-studded lineup promises a mix of high-energy entertainment, featuring a special performance by Aaditya Kulshreshth AKA Kullu, a captivating performance by the band Last Minute India, and followed by a DJ Night. IIM Bangalore IIM Bangalore communications@iimb.ac.in Asia/Kolkata public
1 Aug 2025

Venix 2025: IIM Bangalore unveils merger of premier business and entrepreneurship fests

Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 05:30:00 2025-08-09 19:14:16 Venix 2025: IIM Bangalore unveils merger of premier business and entrepreneurship fests Together, Vista & Eximius will feature a lineup of eminent industry voices from 1-3 August 29 July, 2025, Bengaluru: The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is set to host Venix 2025, its new flagship international business and entrepreneurship summit, from August 1st to August 3rd, 2025. Forged from the monumental merger of IIMB's renowned fests, Vista and Eximius, Venix 2025 is built on the theme 'Vision. Venture. Victory'. The event promises an unparalleled confluence of industry titans, policymakers, and the brightest student minds from across the globe. To register, please click here. Click here for the agenda.  Powerhouse Speaker Series This year, Venix will feature a spectacular speaker series with thought leaders from diverse domains. The lineup includes luminaries such as Ms. Joohi Smita Sinha, Chief General Manager, SBI; Shyam Unnikrishnan, Managing Partner, Bain; KVS Manian, MD & CEO of Federal Bank; Madhavan Narayanan, Senior Editor with 30+ years of experience in Journalism; Shri Tejasvi Surya, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South; Ms. Roma Datta Chobey, Managing Director Sales at Google India; Ms. Emma Jindal, CFO of Accenture India; Dr. Tirthankar Patnaik, Chief Economist at the National Stock Exchange (NSE); Pamela Kundu, Moderator, Director of Sales at Celonis; Akshay Nigam, Data Governance Leader - Supply Chain Management, Hitachi Energy; Ranjan Rao, Partner - Business Consulting, EY, Kannada Actor Rishi; Mayank Agarawal, International Cricketer and Captain of the Karnataka State Team, and Ms. Madhabi Puri Buch, Former Chairperson, SEBI. Joining them will be new-age business icons and trailblazers, including Tarun Sharma, Co-founder & CEO of mCaffeine; Banu Mushtaq, an acclaimed author recognized by the International Booker Prize and activist; and Kushendra Singh, Head of Talent Acquisition at Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia. These speakers will share invaluable insights on navigating the complex landscapes of modern business and entrepreneurship. A Gauntlet of High-Stakes Competitions The festival’s core will feature a suite of high-stakes competitions with a combined prize pool worth over ₹12.5 Lakhs. The lineup includes flagship events such as The Fifth Move, C-Suite, and the Data Analytics Challenge. The festival will also feature over 6+ hands-on workshops focusing on key aspects of management education. Led by industry leaders from titans like Microsoft and Coca-Cola alongside top startup founders, these sessions are a unique opportunity for attendees to master the skills that truly matter in today's business world. Skill-Building Workshops The festival will also feature over 6+ hands-on workshops to equip participants with practical skills. Attendees will learn to unleash deeper data insights by using AI tools like ChatGPT alongside Excel, or master ‘The Art of Corporate Storytelling’ to craft compelling career narratives for high-stakes interviews. Aspiring product managers can get a hands-on crash course in AI product development with ‘PM x AI’, building a tangible project for their portfolio. The ‘Case Studio’ masterclass will cover utilizing key frameworks and developing Go-to-Market strategies to win competitions, while ‘Slidesense’ teaches visual storytelling for persuasive presentations. ‘The LinkedIn Blueprint’ will provide a complete guide to building a keyword-optimized profile and creating content that attracts recruiters. Nurturing Tomorrow's Leaders: YES & YLS A cornerstone of the festival is its two flagship summits: the Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YES) and the Young Leaders Summit (YLS). Together, these summits will host over 415 students from more than 125 colleges across the country, providing an exclusive platform for mentorship and high-level networking. Electrifying Pro-Nights As dusk falls, the campus will come alive with two Pro-Nights, designed to provide a vibrant and unforgettable entertainment experience. The star-studded lineup promises a mix of high-energy entertainment, featuring a special performance by Aaditya Kulshreshth AKA Kullu, a captivating performance by the band Last Minute India, and followed by a DJ Night. IIM Bangalore IIM Bangalore communications@iimb.ac.in Asia/Kolkata public

Together, Vista & Eximius will feature a lineup of eminent industry voices from 1-3 August

29 July, 2025, Bengaluru: The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is set to host Venix 2025, its new flagship international business and entrepreneurship summit, from August 1st to August 3rd, 2025. Forged from the monumental merger of IIMB's renowned fests, Vista and Eximius, Venix 2025 is built on the theme 'Vision. Venture. Victory'. The event promises an unparalleled confluence of industry titans, policymakers, and the brightest student minds from across the globe.

To register, please click here.

Click here for the agenda. 

Powerhouse Speaker Series

This year, Venix will feature a spectacular speaker series with thought leaders from diverse domains. The lineup includes luminaries such as Ms. Joohi Smita Sinha, Chief General Manager, SBI; Shyam Unnikrishnan, Managing Partner, Bain; KVS Manian, MD & CEO of Federal Bank; Madhavan Narayanan, Senior Editor with 30+ years of experience in Journalism; Shri Tejasvi Surya, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South; Ms. Roma Datta Chobey, Managing Director Sales at Google India; Ms. Emma Jindal, CFO of Accenture India; Dr. Tirthankar Patnaik, Chief Economist at the National Stock Exchange (NSE); Pamela Kundu, Moderator, Director of Sales at Celonis; Akshay Nigam, Data Governance Leader - Supply Chain Management, Hitachi Energy; Ranjan Rao, Partner - Business Consulting, EY, Kannada Actor Rishi; Mayank Agarawal, International Cricketer and Captain of the Karnataka State Team, and Ms. Madhabi Puri Buch, Former Chairperson, SEBI.

Joining them will be new-age business icons and trailblazers, including Tarun Sharma, Co-founder & CEO of mCaffeine; Banu Mushtaq, an acclaimed author recognized by the International Booker Prize and activist; and Kushendra Singh, Head of Talent Acquisition at Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia. These speakers will share invaluable insights on navigating the complex landscapes of modern business and entrepreneurship.

A Gauntlet of High-Stakes Competitions

The festival’s core will feature a suite of high-stakes competitions with a combined prize pool worth over ₹12.5 Lakhs. The lineup includes flagship events such as The Fifth Move, C-Suite, and the Data Analytics Challenge. The festival will also feature over 6+ hands-on workshops focusing on key aspects of management education. Led by industry leaders from titans like Microsoft and Coca-Cola alongside top startup founders, these sessions are a unique opportunity for attendees to master the skills that truly matter in today's business world.

Skill-Building Workshops

The festival will also feature over 6+ hands-on workshops to equip participants with practical skills. Attendees will learn to unleash deeper data insights by using AI tools like ChatGPT alongside Excel, or master ‘The Art of Corporate Storytelling’ to craft compelling career narratives for high-stakes interviews. Aspiring product managers can get a hands-on crash course in AI product development with ‘PM x AI’, building a tangible project for their portfolio. The ‘Case Studio’ masterclass will cover utilizing key frameworks and developing Go-to-Market strategies to win competitions, while ‘Slidesense’ teaches visual storytelling for persuasive presentations. ‘The LinkedIn Blueprint’ will provide a complete guide to building a keyword-optimized profile and creating content that attracts recruiters.

Nurturing Tomorrow's Leaders: YES & YLS

A cornerstone of the festival is its two flagship summits: the Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YES) and the Young Leaders Summit (YLS). Together, these summits will host over 415 students from more than 125 colleges across the country, providing an exclusive platform for mentorship and high-level networking.

Electrifying Pro-Nights

As dusk falls, the campus will come alive with two Pro-Nights, designed to provide a vibrant and unforgettable entertainment experience. The star-studded lineup promises a mix of high-energy entertainment, featuring a special performance by Aaditya Kulshreshth AKA Kullu, a captivating performance by the band Last Minute India, and followed by a DJ Night.