IRIS 2026 | Indiverse

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FEST THEME

Step into Indieverse - the official theme of IRIS’26! A celebration of India’s rich diversity, where timeless culture, vibrant cinema, and modern innovation unite to showcase the many shades of one nation. Join us at IIM Indore for a dynamic experience that engages students across all disciplines.

CHIEF GUEST

Smt. Malini Laxmansingh Gaur

MLA
Indore

We are honored to welcome Smt. Malini Laxmansingh Gaur as our Chief Guest for IRIS 2026. A distinguished leader and the Member of Legislative Assembly from Indore, she has been instrumental in the city's development and its recognition as the cleanest city in India.

Her presence adds immense value to our festival, inspiring the youth with her dedication to public service and governance. We look forward to her address and insights.

CURRENT SPEAKER

Mr. Ashish Kumar Singh

Deputy General Manager
Indore Retail Region, HPCL

Mr. Ashish Kumar Singh joined HPCL in 2005 and has worked in the Retail SBU as a Marketing Officer, Sales Officer, RE & Analytics, and Regional Manager. Over the last five years, he served in Siliguri and is currently posted in Indore.

He has worked across locations including Vijayawada, Bangalore, Lucknow, Patna, and Siliguri. He holds an ENG degree from NIT Patna, an MBA from UPES, and a certification in Data Analytics from IIM Amritsar. Currently, he handles 13 districts of Madhya Pradesh covering 510 retail outlets.

JUDGES

Jitendra Das Bairagi

Grant Thornton Bharat LLP

Jitendra Das Bairagi is a Supply Chain and Transformation expert at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP with 11+ years of experience. He has led digital transformation, automation, and process excellence initiatives across BFSI, FMCG, e-commerce, manufacturing, MSMEs, and government sectors, and actively trains professionals in Lean Six Sigma and quality management practices.

Sonia Saluja

Mrs India International 2019

Sonia Saluja is a celebrated beauty pageant personality and entrepreneur, crowned Mrs India International 2019 with the Most Talented title. Founder associated with Presto Solutions, she is admired for her modeling, leadership, and creative influence, inspiring women with confidence, grace, and empowerment.

Vipin Sharma

Founder of UDC (Unique Dance Crew)

Vipin Sharma is the founder of UDC (Unique Dance Crew), a prominent dance collective based in Indore. A passionate choreographer and mentor, he has built UDC into a platform for high-energy performances, professional training, and youth inspiration, fostering creativity and excellence in the performing arts.