Inter-University and Inter-School Management Fest
The Manipal School of Commerce & Management, MAHE Dubai is hosting GENESIS ’26, an inter-university and inter-school management fest designed to bring together students from across the UAE for a day of ideas, creativity, teamwork and competition.
Through a series of engaging challenges, participants will have the opportunity to explore advertising, branding, sustainability, entrepreneurship, leadership and business strategy while representing their school or university.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: MAHE Dubai Campus
Registration Deadline: 20 October 2026
Cash Prizes: Worth AED 10,000 genesis
About GENESIS ’26
GENESIS ’26 gives students a platform to demonstrate their knowledge, teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills across different areas of management and business.
The fest is designed to make learning competitive, practical and engaging, giving participants the chance to think on their feet, develop ideas and work collaboratively.
Featured Events
AD Mad
Create. Pitch. Make It Memorable.
Students will take part in a live advertising challenge where they will create engaging and memorable advertisements while demonstrating creativity, communication and quick thinking.
Brand Decode
Think Beyond the Logo.
This challenge focuses on brand identity, positioning and strategy, giving participants an opportunity to understand how brands communicate, compete and create value.
Greenovation
Ideas with Sustainability at the Core.
Students will develop innovative ideas centred around sustainability, combining creativity with responsible business thinking and problem-solving.
Why Participate?
GENESIS ’26 gives students the opportunity to:
- Compete with students from schools and universities across the UAE
- Demonstrate creativity and business thinking
- Build teamwork and problem-solving skills
- Explore marketing, branding, entrepreneurship and sustainability
- Gain practical exposure beyond the classroom
- Compete for cash prizes worth AED 10,000
Register for GENESIS ’26
Students and teams interested in participating should complete their registration by 20 October 2026.
Participants are also encouraged to review the official rulebook, which includes information on eligibility, team composition, event rules and submission requirements.
For Queries
Faculty Contact
Thahani Iqbal
thahani.iqbal@manipaldubai.com
+971 50 595 1145
Outreach & Engagement
Tuan Lantra
tuan.fahad@manipaldubai.com
+971 50 131 8664
Join GENESIS ’26 at MAHE Dubai
Bring your ideas, creativity and competitive spirit to GENESIS ’26 and take on challenges designed to test how you think, collaborate and solve problems.
Three challenges. One stage. Fresh ideas.