{"id":9915,"date":"2026-09-08T15:48:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T15:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/practical-leadership-how-isbr-students-built-tedxisbr-bangalore-2026-from-the-ground-up\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:39:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:09:30","slug":"practical-leadership-how-isbr-students-built-tedxisbr-bangalore-2026-from-the-ground-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/practical-leadership-how-isbr-students-built-tedxisbr-bangalore-2026-from-the-ground-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Leadership: How ISBR Students Built TEDxISBR Bangalore 2026 From the Ground Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BENGALURU<\/strong> \u2014 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Snapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Organizational Component<\/strong><\/td>Details & Specifications<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Event Name<\/strong><\/td>TEDxISBR Bangalore 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Faculty Leads & Mentors<\/strong><\/td>Dr. Shabista Booshan<\/strong> (Team Lead), Dr. Miral Jani<\/strong> (Organizer), Caroline Chanam<\/strong> (Organizer)<\/td><\/tr>
Student Leadership<\/strong><\/td>Multi-committee student operational structure<\/td><\/tr>
Core Competencies Tested<\/strong><\/td>Corporate Negotiation, Live Crisis Handling, Sponsorship Outreach, Stage Logistics<\/td><\/tr>
Host Institution<\/strong><\/td>ISBR Business School, Electronic City, Bengaluru<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Committee Structure: The Operational Architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The execution of TEDxISBR Bangalore 2026 relied on structured student committees, each managing specialized operational functions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Faculty Mentorship:<\/strong> Guided by Dr. Shabista Booshan<\/strong> as Team Lead, alongside organizers Dr. Miral Jani<\/strong> and Caroline Chanam<\/strong>, providing institutional governance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Marketing & Public Relations:<\/strong> Soumya Sanket<\/strong> and Komal Bajaj<\/strong> directed overarching marketing campaigns, while Harshit Kansara<\/strong> managed social media strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Registrations & Guest Management:<\/strong> Shristi<\/strong> and Rutvi Verma<\/strong> oversaw delegate registrations. Priyanshi<\/strong>, Salvi Sinha<\/strong>, and Ryan<\/strong> led guest shadowing operations, while Shoaib Khan<\/strong> and Shikhar Raj<\/strong> directed audience coordination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sponsorship & Corporate Outreach:<\/strong> Elham<\/strong> and Paras Rajput<\/strong> spearheaded corporate partnerships and sponsorship acquisition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stage Production & Operations:<\/strong> Rutwik<\/strong> and Anvita Chouhan<\/strong> ran live stage management, with Siddhi Agarwal<\/strong> and Darshita Ojha<\/strong> overseeing spatial design and decoration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Technical & Food Operations:<\/strong> Pious<\/strong> and Prateek Kr Panda<\/strong> managed IT infrastructure, while Kartikeya Khaandelwal<\/strong> and Deekshit<\/strong> handled food and hospitality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Beyond the Classroom: Real-World Business Competencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Organizing a live conference provided participating scholars with hands-on management experience that extends beyond textbook learning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • High-Stakes Negotiation:<\/strong> Securing corporate sponsors by articulating value propositions and pitching an unscripted event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Live Crisis Resolution:<\/strong> Adapting to real-time schedule shifts, technical adjustments, and stage flow in front of a live audience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Executive Communication:<\/strong> Engaging senior corporate leaders and returning alumni, coordinating travel, and managing executive expectations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Strategic Value of Student-Led Governance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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