Archive · 20 Aug 2026
IIM Bangalore's VENIX 2026 Connects Students With Leaders
IIM Bangalore held a three-day event called VENIX 2026.
Students met business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and policymakers.
The event was formed by joining two earlier IIMB events, Vista and Eximius.
Speakers talked about choosing careers, starting businesses and becoming good leaders.
They also explained how artificial intelligence is changing jobs.
Other discussions focused on how companies can act responsibly and serve a wider purpose.
Entrepreneurs shared stories about building businesses and changing careers.
The event encouraged students to keep learning and connect their ideas with society’s needs.
IIM Bangalore hosted the three-day VENIX 2026 programme under the theme “Nexus of Possibilities.”
VENIX was created by merging IIMB’s Vista and Eximius events.
Students heard from leaders and experts about careers, entrepreneurship, technology, leadership and responsible business.
Speakers including Wipro’s Prasad Gantasai discussed artificial intelligence, practical problem-solving, trust and professional decision-making.
The programme concluded with discussions on building businesses in India, career changes and balancing professional and personal responsibilities.
- Who
- Students, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, policymakers and speakers from organisations including IIM Bangalore, Wipro, Goldman Sachs, Titan and Square Yards.
- What
- A three-day VENIX 2026 programme featuring discussions on entrepreneurship, careers, leadership, technology, business responsibility and workplace changes.
- When
- The programme was held recently over three days; the articles do not provide exact dates.
- Where
- The programme was held at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.
- Why
- It was created to connect students with wider professional and societal issues and to explore changing opportunities, workplaces and businesses.
- Event
- VENIX 2026
- Host
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
- Theme
- Nexus of Possibilities
- Format
- Three-day programme
- Merged events
- IIMB’s Vista and Eximius
- Key topics
- Entrepreneurship, careers, leadership, technology and responsible business
- Closing discussion
- Building in India: Beyond the Headlines