NEXTILIGENCE’26: Empowering Students for an AI-Enabled Future
On 7th October 2026, the Artificial Intelligence Committee at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow organised three engaging events under NEXTILIGENCE’26 — InnovAIte – Redefining Industries, Goal Rush: AI Charades, and AIGNITE 2026 – “Where Ideas Meet Intelligence”. The initiative provided students with dynamic platforms to explore Artificial Intelligence through creativity, innovation, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
As Artificial Intelligence rapidly becomes an integral part of the modern workplace, AI awareness is no longer an optional skill for management students but an increasingly essential workplace competency. Understanding AI, its applications, opportunities, and limitations enable future managers to work more effectively with emerging technologies, make informed decisions, solve business problems creatively, and adapt to the changing demands of the professional world. Through initiatives such as NEXTILIGENCE’26, students were encouraged not only to learn about AI but also to experience its potential in an engaging and practical environment.
InnovAIte – Redefining Industries: A knowledge-based Kahoot Quiz that explored AI-focused concepts and applications, judged by Dr. Devesh Kumar (Faculty – Business Analytics Area). The event was anchored by Ms. Ashpreet kaur and Mr. Satyam Agrahari
Goal Rush: AI Charades: An interactive and engaging competition where students acted out and decoded AI concepts, encouraging creativity, quick thinking, communication, and teamwork. The competition was judged by Mr. Anurag Mohan (Senior Manager – Alumni Relations). The event was anchored by Mr. Saarthak Chaudhary
AIGNITE 2026 – “Where Ideas Meet Intelligence”: Shortlisted teams presented innovative AI-powered solutions to real-world business challenges, demonstrating their ability to connect technology with practical business applications. The competition was judged by Dr. Shubhadeep Sircar (Area Chair – Business Analytics, Lucknow Campus) and Mr. Manikant Roy (Assistant Professor – Business Analytics, Noida Campus). The event was anchored by Ms. Mahek singh and Mr. Aarush Verma.
The three events collectively strengthened students’ AI knowledge, creativity, innovation, problem-solving, communication, pitching, collaboration, and teamwork skills through experiential learning. More importantly, NEXTILIGENCE’26 reinforced the message that the future workplace will increasingly require professionals who are not only familiar with AI but are confident in understanding, applying, and collaborating with AI responsibly and effectively.
By creating opportunities to learn AI beyond the classroom, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow continues to prepare students to be future-ready managers who can embrace technological change, turn ideas into solutions, and create meaningful value in an AI-enabled business environment.
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