BENGALURU — While a TEDx stage appears seamless during a presentation under the lights, the months of strategic outreach, financial negotiation, and operational logistics behind TEDxISBR Bangalore 2026 were driven by a student team at ISBR Business School. Under faculty guidance, dedicated student committees managed every aspect of the event, turning a preliminary theme into a successfully executed conference.
Event Snapshot
| Organizational Component | Details & Specifications |
| Event Name | TEDxISBR Bangalore 2026 |
| Faculty Leads & Mentors | Dr. Shabista Booshan (Team Lead), Dr. Miral Jani (Organizer), Caroline Chanam (Organizer) |
| Student Leadership | Multi-committee student operational structure |
| Core Competencies Tested | Corporate Negotiation, Live Crisis Handling, Sponsorship Outreach, Stage Logistics |
| Host Institution | ISBR Business School, Electronic City, Bengaluru |
Committee Structure: The Operational Architecture
The execution of TEDxISBR Bangalore 2026 relied on structured student committees, each managing specialized operational functions:
- Faculty Mentorship: Guided by Dr. Shabista Booshan as Team Lead, alongside organizers Dr. Miral Jani and Caroline Chanam, providing institutional governance.
- Marketing & Public Relations: Soumya Sanket and Komal Bajaj directed overarching marketing campaigns, while Harshit Kansara managed social media strategy.
- Registrations & Guest Management: Shristi and Rutvi Verma oversaw delegate registrations. Priyanshi, Salvi Sinha, and Ryan led guest shadowing operations, while Shoaib Khan and Shikhar Raj directed audience coordination.
- Sponsorship & Corporate Outreach: Elham and Paras Rajput spearheaded corporate partnerships and sponsorship acquisition.
- Stage Production & Operations: Rutwik and Anvita Chouhan ran live stage management, with Siddhi Agarwal and Darshita Ojha overseeing spatial design and decoration.
- Technical & Food Operations: Pious and Prateek Kr Panda managed IT infrastructure, while Kartikeya Khaandelwal and Deekshit handled food and hospitality.
Beyond the Classroom: Real-World Business Competencies
Organizing a live conference provided participating scholars with hands-on management experience that extends beyond textbook learning:
- High-Stakes Negotiation: Securing corporate sponsors by articulating value propositions and pitching an unscripted event.
- Live Crisis Resolution: Adapting to real-time schedule shifts, technical adjustments, and stage flow in front of a live audience.
- Executive Communication: Engaging senior corporate leaders and returning alumni, coordinating travel, and managing executive expectations.
Strategic Value of Student-Led Governance
For management scholars and prospective students evaluating business programs, student-run initiatives at ISBR serve as a live management laboratory. By managing budgets, leading peer teams, and executing large-scale events from scratch, ISBR students build practical leadership skills essential for successful corporate careers.