Event Management

In one year at GIBS, there's always something happening, so it never feels dull. You get to see a nice mix of fun, learning, and competition.

On the cultural side, there are fest celebrations, music and dance events, freshers, farewell, and theme days where everyone participates and just enjoys campus life. These events help break the routine and bring students closer.

When it comes to management events, GIBS regularly has business games, case challenges, guest talks, conclaves, and leadership sessions. These are the events where you actually learn how things work in the corporate world while still having fun.

Sports-wise, there are inter-college and intra-college tournaments, friendly matches, and sports days. Even if you're not playing, the energy around the campus during these events is great.  

Overall, a year at GIBS Bangalore feels balanced — you learn, you grow, and you enjoy campus life at the same time. 

I've honestly seen a big change in people through events like IRE Talks and AI Feast. Many students come in feeling shy or unsure, but these events slowly push us out of our comfort zone. When you listen to industry speakers on campus, it feels motivating, and you naturally start thinking, “If they can do it, maybe I can too.”

During events like AI Feast, students are encouraged to participate, ask questions, volunteer, and even speak on stage. At first it's scary, but GIBS creates a very supportive environment, so no one feels judged. With each event, confidence builds step by step.

What really helps is that all this happens right on the new GIBS campus, so we feel comfortable and confident in our own space. Over time, shy students start speaking up, taking leadership roles in events, and interacting freely with professionals. That's how GIBS quietly turns hesitant students into confident, industry-ready leaders.

From my experience as a student at GIBS Bangalore, events like the IRE Conference, startup competitions, and networking evenings are really exciting and useful. I remember attending a networking evening where I got to talk directly to company managers and even learned about roles I didn't know existed.

Startup competitions at GIBS give us a chance to pitch our ideas, work with classmates, and get feedback from real entrepreneurs, which really boosts confidence. The IRE Conference is another platform where we hear success stories and challenges from industry leaders, which makes learning practical and inspiring.

Honestly, these events make us feel like we are already part of the industry, not just students. They give us contacts, exposure, and confidence that help a lot during placements and future careers. 

Hi.

At AAFT (Asian Academy of Film & Television), students in programs related to advertising, brand communication, public relations, and event management get substantial hands-on, real-world practical exposure that goes well beyond traditional classroom lectures. This includes work on live campaigns, brand pitches, event projects, internships and industry collaborations designed to simulate professional environments — and help build portfolios and job-ready skills.

Here's what that practical exposure typically looks like:

1. Live Projects & Campaign Work

• Students work on actual live projects where they apply classroom knowledge to real scenarios — such as developing strategic advertising campaigns, brand identities, media plans, or PR strategies. These projects simulate agency-style workflows, including conceptualization through execution.

• Assignments can involve live campaigns and portfolio-building tasks, which form a core part of assessment and learning. 

2. Brand Pitches & Client-Style Exercises

• The curriculum often includes exercises that mimic client pitches, where students prepare and present communication strategies, campaign ideas, or event proposals as they would in professional settings. 

• Students learn presentation and pitching skills, essential for roles like brand management or account servicing. 

3. Event Planning & Management Projects

• Students in PR and event management courses get to plan, design and execute actual events — from conceptual framework to logistics, budgeting, promotion, execution and post-event analysis. 

• This can include managing press conferences, experiential events, and live festivals, giving real exposure to stakeholder coordination and on-ground challenges.

4. Internships & Industry Engagement

• Many courses place a strong emphasis on internships with agencies or corporate partners, where students work on authentic briefs and gain workplace experience that can lead to employment opportunities. 

• These internships are often part of the curriculum, helping students bridge academic learning with professional practice. 

5. In-House Agencies & Hands-On Labs

• AAFT has in-house advertising and PR units, labs and studios where students can practice using industry-standard tools and workflows. This infrastructure supports hands-on experience in media production, campaign development and event conceptualization. 

• Practical tasks are often conducted in labs and projects that simulate real client work. 

6. Masterclasses & Expert Mentorship

• Alongside project work, students benefit from masterclasses, guest sessions and mentoring by industry experts, which often include case studies from real campaigns and critique sessions on student work.

• These sessions help deepen practical understanding and connect students with professional trends and expectations.

AAFT provides comprehensive support for students wishing to specialise in professional communication, digital marketing, event coordination, etc. AAFT's curriculum includes several custom-designed courses or workshops plus practical exercises that students can use as practice opportunities within their selected career area. Faculty at AAFT are provided with mentoring opportunities by industry experts through guest speaker engagements, thus providing students with real-time experience and utilising what they have learned in class directly into an internship environment. Faculty also develop student portfolios and provide a roadmap leading to a job offer. AAFT's structured programme provides not only the academic knowledge that will lead to an excellent degree but also achievement-based skills that prepare students for specialised careers.