BENGALURU — Marking a dual celebration of institutional history and visionary leadership, ISBR Business School commemorated its Founder’s Day alongside the 75th birthday of Chairman Shri Prakash Kothari during the fourth edition of TEDxISBR Bangalore 2026. Rather than traditional ceremonies, the institution honored 35 years of educational contributions by hosting nine thought leaders before a full auditorium centered on innovation and impactful ideas.
Event Snapshot
| Event Component | Specifications & Details |
| Event Name | ISBR Founder’s Day & TEDxISBR Bangalore 2026 (4th Edition) |
| Coinciding Milestone | 75th Birthday of Chairman Shri Prakash Kothari |
| TEDx Theme | REIMAGINE: The Power of Everyday Choices |
| Key Speakers | Dr. Manish Kothari (President, ISBR) & 9 Featured Speakers |
| Founding Legacy | Bangalore Educational Trust (Founded 1990 | 35 Years of Growth) |
| Campus Footprint | 4 Campuses in Electronic City, Bengaluru |
| Institutional Distinction | AICTE-CII Platinum Ranking |
Honoring a 75-Year Legacy Through Ideas
Opening the event, President Dr. Manish Kothari explained the choice to integrate Founder’s Day with the TEDx stage rather than holding a private celebration:
- Celebrating Through Innovation: Dr. Kothari noted that an educator who spent decades building an academic ecosystem from the ground up deserved a celebration centered on intellectual discovery and ideas worth spreading.
- Auditorium Tribute: Prior to the keynote talks, the auditorium joined together in singing for Chairman Shri Prakash Kothari, acknowledging 75 years of leadership and impactful choices.
Aligning Theme with Institutional Philosophy
The 2026 TEDx theme, REIMAGINE: The Power of Everyday Choices, directly reflected the founding philosophy of the institution:
- Cumulative Decisions: The theme highlighted that transformative institutional growth is built not through single dramatic moments, but through quiet, repeated daily choices made over decades.
- Enduring Vision: The alignment connected the Chairman’s 75-year personal journey with the ongoing mission of ISBR to foster leadership and critical thinking.
35 Years of Multi-Disciplinary Excellence
The celebration highlighted ISBR’s expansion since the establishment of the Bangalore Educational Trust in 1990:
- Expanded Academic Presence: ISBR currently operates four campuses in Electronic City, Bengaluru, spanning management, engineering, law, commerce, science, and research.
- National Recognition: The institution holds a Platinum ranking from AICTE-CII, a distinction achieved by a select group of management institutes across India.
- Sustained Impact: This dual celebration reinforced ISBR’s commitment to academic quality, continuous growth, and student-centered mentorship.