We are pleased to announce that Nithin Navadath, State Head – IBM ICE Q2D, will be visiting Girideepam Business School on 16 March 2026* to interact with our MBA students. During the session, he will introduce the PEARL – Progressive Evaluation and Advancement of Recognized Learners initiative, a global program aligned with IBM’s mission to skill 30 million learners by 2030. The session will highlight opportunities for students to enhance their digital, creative, communication, and entrepreneurial skills through industry-aligned assessments, mentoring, innovation challenges, and certifications. This visit aims to inspire students to explore new pathways in innovation, employability, and leadership while strengthening industry–academia collaboration.