Prin.L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management (WeSchool) hosted an Annual Management fest “Webiz 2024” on 6th and 7th March 2024.
“WeBiz 2024” endeavors to build a solid foundation in the student leaders of tomorrow by bringing together PAN India student community to share their ideas and skills.
The fest also invited professionals from various fields and entrepreneurs from various sectors to share their experiences, expertise, and skills, while exploring the constantly changing business environment. WeBiz 2024 is a convergence of Innovation, Leadership and Excellence with a mix of Online & Offline competitions, workshops, panel discussion and networking opportunities.
WeBiz Fest ’24 was a learning platform where we received a very enthusiastic participation from various UG and PG colleges in India. The total number of online registrations were almost 7000. These teams were shortlisted and after rigorous online rounds, total of almost 700 participants were invited to come to the WeSchool campuses.
The participants were from prestigious colleges such as – KJ Somaiya, Sydenham Institute of Management, SP Jain, Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Xavier’s Institute of Management and Communication (XIMC), and NMIMS Mumbai, alongside esteemed institutions like IIT Bombay and TISS Mumbai.
The two-day event featured a variety of exciting competitions, including: QuizQuesta (Business quiz testing knowledge on various business domains), WeShleshan (Case studies competition putting problem-solving and analytical skills to the test), Kalaaकारी (Poster competition showcasing creativity and design thinking on the theme of ‘Viksit/Utkrisht Bharat’ (developed/emerging India), Wesualisation (Dashboard visualisation competition demanding the ability to present data in a clear and impactful way), BrandSprint Trilogy (Marketing quiz and brand war testing marketing knowledge and strategic thinking), We4Tech (Innovation with technology competition challenging students to use technology to address real-world problems), AD-Rush (Advertisement competition putting creative and persuasive communication skills in the spotlight), Eco Enigma (Treasure hunt promoting environmental awareness and problem-solving), SustainoPitch (Business idea competition focusing on sustainability solutions), WePhoria (Cultural event showcasing the talents of Welingkar’s students), TradeQuest (Finance quiz testing knowledge of financial markets and concepts)
WeBiz 2024 also featured inspiring talks by distinguished guests. Mr. Shishir Mankad, an alumnus of Ruia College and Partner at EY Parthenon Strategy and Transactions, shared valuable insights from his academic and professional journey. Mr. Santosh Kumar Jha, CMD of Konkan Railways, motivated students with his talk on lifelong learning and his experiences in marketing at Konkan Railways. The event concluded with a valedictory address by Mr. Anuj Pandey, a renowned alumnus, who emphasized the importance of networking in building successful careers.
Webiz 2024 culminated in a grand finale where winners from various competitions were felicitated. Students from prestigious institutions like Goa Institute of Management, MICA Ahmedabad, and Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research emerged victorious, taking home a collective prize pool of Rs. 15 lakhs.
