SURFACE 2026 Celebrates Student Talent and Cultural Diversity at IIBS

Bengaluru, October 3, 2026: The International Institute of Business Studies (IIBS) organised SURFACE 2026 - Talent Exhibition and Cultural Celebration at Puttanashetty Town Hall, Bengaluru. This event of IIBS brought the students, faculty members and dignitaries together to celebrate the talent of students, creativity and cultural diversity. 

SURFACE event began with a digital presentation of SURFACE 2026, followed by the lighting of a lamp and an invocation. Dr. M. Ketan, Principal - PGDM, welcomed the guests, while Dr. Tripuraneni Jaggaiah, Academic Director, addressed the importance of opportunities provided to students to explore talents beyond academics. Moreover, Dr.Jay Prakash, Chairman of IIBS, delivered the presidential address. 

Amarjeet Kumar Gautam, Admission Director, and Mr. Vivek Chandrashekhar, Placement Head, also attended the event and encouraged students to participate.

Cultural Performances and Competitions at SURFACE 2026

SURFACE 2026 featured several cultural performances, including music, dance, theatre, poetry, and comedy. Students from different programmes participated in these activities and showcased their talents and creativity.

The event also included competitions such as the Best Manager Final Round, Debate, Adomania, Wealth out of Waste, Backdrop Design, Collage, Nail Art, Face Painting, Mehendi, Reel Making and Painting. The activities of the SURFACE event encouraged students to enhance their communication, creative thinking, problem-solving, and managerial skills. 

Apart from this, among these events, the Retro Walk and ethnic walk were the main attractions of SURFACE 2026. The Retro Walk brought a nostalgic feel to the event, whereas the ethnic walk celebrated India’s cultural heritage through traditional clothing. These two activities gave students a chance to showcase their confidence, creativity, and presentation skills.

IIBS Announces Winners of SURFACE 2026

After the event concluded, the officials recognised students who performed well in the different competitions. The Miss IIBS title was given to Mansi Bennur, while Mohit Gowda was crowned Mr. IIBS. Moreover, Hritika Varma received the Best Manager title for her performance in the Best Manager competition. 

Besides this, Winners and runners-up were also recognised in categories such as Rangoli, Business Plan, Wealth out of Waste, Backdrop Design, Collage, Nail Art, Face Painting, Debate, Adomania, Mehendi, Reel Making, Painting, Short Film, Pencil Sketch and Pick and Speak.

Faculty and Students Support Event Coordination

The event was coordinated by Prof. Shivakashi Sharma, Cultural Head, with support from Prof. Mangala Reddy and Dr. Arun Kumar. Student coordinators Nishant Kumar, Mohit Gowda, Dhivya Sri and Aditya Tripathi, along with other volunteers, helped to manage the participants, schedule, and other event activities. 

Through this, students got practical experience in teamwork, leadership, communication and event management. Participation from different programmes also encouraged collaboration and strengthened the sense of community among students.

SURFACE 2026 Concludes with a Vote of Thanks

SURFACE 2026 concluded with a vote of thanks. The event provided students with a platform to display their talents, explore their interests and interact with their peers. It also highlighted the importance of creativity, confidence, teamwork and active participation in the overall development of future professionals.