As part of this immersive academic initiative, 8 students and 2 faculty members from UWB engaged with KSOM students in a dynamic, cross-cultural learning environment. The programme centered around two live industry projects in association with Aarti Steel, providing participants with hands-on exposure to real-world business challenges.

A key highlight of the programme was the industrial visit to Aarti Steel, where students gained valuable insights into operational processes and industry practices. The programme emphasized experiential learning, teamwork, and global collaboration, enabling students to develop critical problem-solving and analytical skills.

The Trek was organized by Prof. Akhtar Badshah and Prof. Britt Provost from the University of Washington Bothell. KSOM students were mentored by Prof. Arun Biswal and Prof. Arnav Pati, who guided them throughout the project work.

The programme was coordinated by Prof. Saroj Kumar Routray, Chairperson, International Students Academic Committee, whose dedicated leadership ensured seamless execution and enriched learning outcomes for all participants. The overall logistics were efficiently managed by the International Relations Office, KIIT.

We sincerely appreciate the enthusiastic participation and valuable contributions of the visiting faculty and students from UWB. They actively engaged in all academic and cultural interactions and expressed their appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by KSOM and KIIT.

The programme concluded with final presentations and a valedictory session, marking a successful and enriching academic collaboration.