ANNUAL VIVEK HIGH INTER SCHOOL BUSINESS CONCLAVE 2026
The two-day Annual Vivek High Inter-School Business Conclave 2026, hosted by Commerce Department on 16 – 17 July 2026, was a vibrant platform designed to ignite entrepreneurial thinking, foster creativity, and enhance business acumen among students of Grades 9 to 12. The event brought together young minds from various schools to engage in a series of intellectually stimulating competitions, each focusing on different aspects of business knowledge and innovation.
This year the department conducted the 13th edition of Business Quiz, 7th edition of Business Venture, 6th edition of Business Reel to Real competition and 4th edition of Business Logo & Tagline Designing which saw the participation of various schools from different parts of the country.
The Conclave comprised the following flagship events:
- BizQuest –
In a dynamic display of knowledge, wit, and enthusiasm, Vivek High School hosted the much-awaited BizQuest (Business Quiz) on 16th July 2026. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from Sixteen schools across Northern India, making it a thrilling celebration of business acumen and competitive spirit.
The quiz was conducted by renowned Quizmaster Mr. Gautam Bose of Grey Cells, whose signature style and infectious energy transformed the competition into an intellectually stimulating and highly engaging experience.
The preliminary round was closely contested, with teams competing enthusiastically for a place in the finals. The top six teams advanced to the grand finale, where they faced clue-based challenges, audio-visual rounds, and rapid-fire questions covering business concepts, entrepreneurship, corporate affairs, and global market trends. The finalists impressed everyone with their quick thinking, teamwork, and sound business knowledge, making the competition both exciting and engaging..
Learning Paths School, Mohali emerged as the Winners, followed by Vivek High School, Chandigarh as the First Runners-up, and Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh as the Second Runners-up.
Tanveer Singh, Vanij Rana and Aadil Anoop Ohri from Grade 12 proudly represented our school team.
The Running Trophy of Business Quiz 2026 was bagged by Learning Paths School, Mohali.
- BIZATHON – based on Unified Theme Decoding Reality Behind Trends
A. Business Venture-
One of the highlights of Bizathon 2026, “From Trend to Venture,” brought together Fourteen schools to showcase innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. Each school was represented by one student who presented a business pitch based on a current market trend, demonstrating creativity, practical solutions, and the potential to transform ideas into sustainable business ventures.
Each team prepared a detailed pitch and faced a panel of industry experts who assessed them on Innovation & Originality, Target Market & Customer Insight, Sustainability & Social Impact, Financial Planning and Presentation skills.
The session was highly interactive, with judges Ms. Ritika Singh, Founder & CEO of Kontent Factory and Co-Founder of The Pink Policy Dialogues; Mr. Ganesh Jha, CEO & Co-Founder of Finofii Fintech Pvt. Ltd.; and Mr. Aayush Garg, Executive Director of Eco Paryavaran Group and Founder of FutureEco Ventures LLP, posing thought-provoking questions that challenged participants to defend their business ideas. Their valuable feedback and insights inspired students to think critically and approach business with an entrepreneurial mindset.
The Scindia School, Fort Gwalior emerged as the Winner, followed by Yadavindra Public School, Patiala in Second place, while Vivek High School, Chandigarh secured Third place.
Sanskar Sinha of Grade XI proudly represented Vivek High School in the competition.
B. Logo and Tagline Designing Competition –
Creativity took centre stage in the Logo and Tagline Designing Competition, held on 16th July 2026, with Seventeen schools participating in a branding challenge based on the case study of an eco-friendly clothing brand accused of greenwashing.
Using Canva, participants designed original logos and compelling taglines that reflected the brand’s identity while addressing the theme creatively and strategically.
The entries were judged by Ms. Savleen Kaur, Ms. Harpuneet Kaur, and Ms. Bhawna Bhatia, who appreciated the participants’ originality, design skills, and ability to communicate a powerful brand message.
Team of two students from Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar stood Winners followed by Vivek High School, Chandigarh as First Runner’s Up and Bhavan Vidayalaya, Chandigarh as Second Runner’s Up. Our school was represented by Inaya Mahajan and Aadya Girdhar , both from Grade 11.
C. Reel to Real – Short Video Presentation
The Reel to Real competition, held on 16th July 2026, witnessed enthusiastic participation from 12 schools, with students presenting impactful reels on the theme “Reality Behind Trends.” Each team introduced the idea behind its presentation, highlighting the inspiration, purpose, and relevance of the issue addressed. The thought-provoking presentations were followed by an interactive Q&A session, where participants confidently explained their concepts and responded to the judges’ queries.
The competition was judged by Mr. Vidur Varma and Mr. Chetanya Aggarwal, who evaluated the entries on creativity, relevance to the theme, visual appeal, clarity of message, and overall impact.
Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar emerged as the Winners, followed by The Scindia School, Fort Gwalior as the First Runners-up, while Vivek High School, Chandigarh secured the Second Runners-up position. Vivek High School was represented by Naitik Jaggi and Taranpreet Kaur Hundal, both students of Grade XII.
Team of two participants from Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar were adjudged as the Winners of the competition, followed by The Scindia School, Fort Gwalior (1st Runner up) and Vivek High School, Chandigarh (2nd Runner up). Our school was represented by Naitik Jaggi and Taranpreet Kaur Hundal , both from Grade 12.
The Conclave witnessed enthusiastic participation, creative presentations, and healthy competition, making it an enriching experience for all. Through its diverse events, Business Conclave 2026 successfully achieved its objective of fostering entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging innovative thinking, and promoting collaboration among the future leaders of the business world.
Running trophy “VICTORALITORE” for the Annual Vivek High Inter School English Debate & Persuasive Speaking and Business Conclave 2026 was bagged by The Scindia School, Fort Gwalior.