KANVAS 2026, the flagship BBA project exhibition event of KIIT School of Management, was successfully organized on 24th March 2026. The event served as a vibrant platform to showcase the creativity, ideas, academic efforts, models, posters, and collaborative work of our BBA I, BBA II, and BBA III students. It is conceived as a celebration of student talent, teamwork, innovation, and experiential learning.

The event was formally inaugurated by Hon’ble Founder, Dr. Achyuta Samanta. The inaugural function was graced by the presence of several eminent dignitaries, including Padma Shri Aditya Gadanayak, National Award Winner; Prof. Saranjit Singh, Vice Chancellor; Prof. K. D. Raju, Pro-Vice Chancellor; Prof. Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Registrar; Prof. Kumar Mohanty, Director, KSOM; Prof. Arvind Tripathy, Dean, PG Programme, KSOM and Prof. Priti Ranjan Sahoo, Dean, UG Programme, KSOM; along with invited corporate guests, industry leaders, parents, alumni, and other distinguished visitors.

A major highlight of the event was the participation of more than 900 students, with 114 student groups presenting their innovative ideas through posters and models. The exhibition reflected the students’ creativity, conceptual understanding, and application of classroom learning in an engaging and practical format. It became a vibrant platform for showcasing curricular learning integrated with co-curricular and extracurricular dimensions.

Another significant feature of the inaugural session was the release of the ISBN book with ISBN: 978-93-343-5478-2, titled New Product Development: 40 Innovative Ideas from KSOM, edited by Dr. Priti Ranjan Sahoo and Dr. Kharabela Rout. The book release added academic value and prestige to the event and highlighted the institution’s commitment to promoting student ideas and innovation.

In addition to university functionaries, faculty members, parents, alumni, and students, invited students and faculty from Kalinga English Medium School, Kalarabanka; KIIT International School; ODM Public School; and several other schools also visited the exhibition and interacted with the participating students. Their presence enhanced the programme’s outreach and visibility.

The event atmosphere was further enriched by food stalls, fun-and-game stalls, and student-led performances, including a live band presentation, which brought warmth, energy, and festivity to the occasion. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, university dignitaries, alumni, parents, invited guests, and school students, making it a truly memorable and impactful occasion. The event was widely appreciated by all attendees and stands as a proud achievement for the UG Programme of KIIT School of Management.