The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) will host its annual cultural festival, CHAOS 2026, from January 16, featuring prominent speakers Gaur Gopal Das, J Sai Deepak and Balu Nayar.
Gaur Gopal Das, a well-known monk, spiritual teacher and motivational speaker, will share insights on leadership, relationships and purpose. Senior Supreme Court advocate J Sai Deepak and noted business leader and IPL co-creator Balu Nayar will also address students and participants during the three-day event.
According to an IIMA official, this year’s edition will offer a dynamic mix of inspiring speaker sessions, star-studded pro shows, faculty-led masterclasses, immersive workshops, national-level cultural competitions and informal experiences, making it a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity and intellect.
The festival will feature faculty masterclasses and expert workshops such as A Day at IIMA and Case Method Experience by Prof Sourav Borah and Prof Lakshmi Goyal, Exploring Cinema & Storytelling by Prof Anurag Agarwal, along with CaféCraft, Whisk & Wonder, Tie-Dye Workshop, Spray-Paint Masterclass and Taekwondo for Everyone.