IIBS Bengaluru Welcomes Industry Experts and Eminent Personalities for NextGen EXIM Summit 2026

The International Institute of Business Studies (IIBS Bengaluru) has successfully organised the NextGen EXIM Summit 2026 at its Airport Campus. The event was held from 13 May to 15 May 2026. This event for three consecutive days, brings together students, industry experts, academicians, entrepreneurs and other well-known personalities to discuss topics related to business, leadership, global trade, entrepreneurship and different career opportunities to explore.

The summit was operated under the guidance of Shrimati B. Devi Educational and Charitable Trust. International Institute of Business Studies (IIBS Bengaluru) is recognized as one of the leading business schools in Bangalore for its focus on quality education and career development. The institution offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs including MBA, PGDM, PGDM NextGen Flagship, BBA, BCA, B.Com, BA and a 5 Year Integrated UG with MBA program. These courses are designed to help students to develop strong academic knowledge along with practical industry skills needed for successful careers.

The college also provides additional career support programs for students. One of the major highlights is the 3,200 hours of free IAS and IPS coaching it offers to help students prepare for the civil service exams. The institute also offers coaching for CMA and CA exams, including both the preliminary and main levels. This helps students to prepare well and explore different career options in finance, accounting and other related fields.

International Institute of Business Studies is well known for maintaining strong academic standards. It is accredited with an 'A' grade by NAAC and also has NBA accreditation, which shows that the institute focuses on good quality education and overall development of the students.  It is also approved by AICTE and AIU and is affiliated with Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University.

In addition to this, IIBS Bengaluru holds memberships with reputed national and international academic bodies such as ADMISA, AACSB and SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System).

Purpose and Highlights of the Summit

The NextGen EXIM Summit 2026 was to give a keen understanding to students on export-import business, global trade, entrepreneurship, leadership, skill development and future career opportunities. The main aim of the summit was to give students awareness on how the business world works and what skills are required for their future careers.

The event also acted as an interactive learning platform where students got practical exposure from professionals in different fields such as business, banking, human resources, operations, entertainment and leadership. This helped students to connect classroom learning with real industry working experiences.

The summit was also attended by many respected and well-known personalities from different professional backgrounds. Their presence made the event more meaningful, as they shared useful knowledge, inspiration and guidance with all the students.

Guests and Key Learnings from the Summit 

The NextGen EXIM Summit 2026 featured several personalities and industry experts who shared their experiences and knowledge with students.

• Indian playback singer Naveen Sajju inspired students as he shared his journey in the music industry. He spoke about the importance of passion, hard work and never giving up in life.

• Veteran actor Suman Talwar also attended the event. He encouraged students to stay disciplined, committed and focused in both personal and professional life.

• Mr. Hitesh Munikrishnaiah, Senior Manager at Zepto, shared his useful insights about operations, quality standards and how modern businesses work in a fast changing competitive world.

• Mr. Satish Kumar spoke to students about export-import business, banking, entrepreneurship and skill development. He helped students to understand different career options in these fields.

• Mr. Anjan A mentioned about the leadership skills, developing skills and being prepared for the challenges of the future workplace. He advocated for students to be confident and get ready for a career.

• Ms. Pavithra Rajagopal, Head of Human Resources at Optimo Capital, shared her experiences about the human resources, leadership and change management in organisations. She also discussed the importance of continuous learning as part of career development.

The summit also received supportive messages from Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and actress Shreya Shukla. They appreciated the initiative and wished success for the event.

During the sessions, all the speakers focused on key skills like communication, leadership, innovation, adaptability and being ready for the industry. They also guided students on how to understand global business trends and prepare to explore various career opportunities.

Conclusion

The NextGen EXIM Summit 2026 at International Institute of Business Studies was an inspiring event for the students. The Summit gave the students an opportunity to know how the real business world works and skills required for the same.

Students were able to understand from the various sessions and interactions that the importance of communication, leadership, teamwork, innovation and learning in a continuous way. They also got a better idea about global markets and different career opportunities.

Overall, the event was not just a classroom learning experience but it was also about gaining real world learning experiences. It assist students to become more confident and to think about their future in a broad manner. Events like this show the effort of IIBS Bengaluru in helping students to learn, grow and become ready for future careers.