The International Institute of Business Studies organised SURFACE 2026, a talent exhibition and cultural celebration, at Puttanashetty Town Hall, Bengaluru. The event brought together students, faculty members and dignitaries from IIBS Bengaluru for a day of cultural performances, creative activities and competitions.
SURFACE 2026 Begins with Addresses by IIBS Officials
The programme began with a digital presentation of SURFACE 2026, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and an invocation. Dr. M. Ketan, Principal – PGDM, delivered the welcome address, while Dr. Tripuraneni Jaggaiah, Academic Director, spoke about the importance of giving students opportunities to explore their talents beyond academics.
Dr. Jay Prakash, Chairman of IIBS, delivered the Presidential Address. Amarjeet Amarjeet Kumar Gautam, Admission Director, and Mr. Vivek Chandrashekhar, Placement Head, also attended the event and encouraged students participating in the activities.
Cultural Performances and Competitions Mark the Celebration
SURFACE 2026 featured music, dance, theatre, poetry, comedy and other creative performances. Students from different programmes took part in the cultural activities and competitions, showcasing their artistic skills, confidence and communication abilities.
The competitions covered a range of interests, including management, communication, art and creativity. The main activities included:
- Management and communication: Best Manager Final Round, Debate and Adomania.
- Art and creative work: Wealth out of Waste, Backdrop Design, Collage, Nail Art, Face Painting, Mehendi and Painting.
- Digital and creative media: Reel Making.
Other competitions included Rangoli, Business Plan, Short Film, Pencil Sketch and Pick and Speak, with winners and runners-up recognised across the different categories.
Retro Walk and Ethnic Walk Draw Attention
The Retro Walk and Ethnic Walk were among the key attractions of SURFACE 2026. The Retro Walk brought a nostalgic theme to the event, while the Ethnic Walk highlighted traditional clothing and India's cultural heritage.
Both activities gave students a chance to display their confidence, creativity and presentation skills in front of the audience.
Miss IIBS, Mr IIBS and Best Manager Announced
The event recognised students for their performances in different categories. The main title winners were:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Miss IIBS | Mansi Bennur |
| Mr IIBS | Mohit Gowda |
| Best Manager | Hritika Varma |
Winners and runners-up in the other competitions were also recognised for their participation and performance.
Faculty and Student Coordinators Support the Event
Prof. Shivakashi Sharma, Cultural Head, coordinated SURFACE 2026 with support from Prof. Mangala Reddy and Dr. Arun Kumar. Student coordinators Nishant Kumar, Mohit Gowda, DhivyaSri and Aditya Tripathi, along with other student volunteers, helped manage participants, schedules and event activities.
Their involvement gave students practical experience in teamwork, leadership, communication and event management. Participation from students across different programmes also encouraged interaction and collaboration.
SURFACE 2026 Concludes with a Vote of Thanks
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks. SURFACE 2026 provided students with a platform to present their talents, take part in competitions and interact with their peers beyond the classroom. The event also highlighted the role of cultural and extracurricular activities in developing confidence, creativity and teamwork among students.
