On 14 and 15 November 2026, the campus of Regional College of Management in Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, hosts the third edition of AA KA MA Bizz Buzz Soirée. This year the event returns with a firmer sense of where it comes from. Its official line is “Odisha’s Maritime Legacy – Where Heritage Meets Enterprise”, a reference to the Sadhabas, the seafaring merchants of ancient Kalinga, and the boitas in which they are remembered to have sailed.
This AA KA MA visitor guide is for people who want to know what they will actually find on campus: the stalls, the startup pitch sessions, the six signature experiences, what happens hour by hour on both days and how to register. For the dates, venue and programme highlights in one place, see the complete AA KA MA 2026 event guide.
The short answer. AA KA MA Bizz Buzz Soirée 2026 is the third edition of Regional College of Management’s business carnival, held on 14 and 15 November 2026 at the RCM Campus in Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar. Visitors can explore entrepreneurial stalls, watch startup pitch sessions, meet entrepreneurs and mentors, and enjoy a cultural programme inspired by Odisha’s maritime heritage.
Table of contents
- What Is AA KA MA Bizz Buzz Soirée 2026?
- AA KA MA 2026 at a Glance
- Why Does AA KA MA 2026 Celebrate Odisha’s Maritime Heritage?
- What Can Visitors Explore at AA KA MA 2026?
- AA KA MA 2026 Day-Wise Agenda
- Startup Pitch and Idea2Success Summit: What Should Visitors Know?
- Bali Jatra and AA KA MA: How Are They Connected?
- How to Reach AA KA MA 2026 at RCM Campus, Bhubaneswar
- How to Register for AA KA MA 2026
- FAQ’s
What Is AA KA MA Bizz Buzz Soirée 2026?
AA KA MA is a business carnival organised by Regional College of Management, Bhubaneswar. The 2026 edition is its third. Its theme is “From Tradition to Transformation – Pioneering Young Business Wizards”, and its positioning is “Odisha’s Maritime Legacy – Where Heritage Meets Enterprise”.
In plain terms, it is a two-day event where entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses show what they make, startups pitch to a jury, and students watch and learn how enterprise works in practice. RCM’s own motto for the initiative is “Built by Students, Built for Tomorrow”. For the full overview of dates, venue and highlights, read our AA KA MA 2026 business carnival guide.
AA KA MA 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | AA KA MA – Bizz Buzz Soirée 2026, third edition |
| Organiser | Regional College of Management (RCM), Bhubaneswar |
| Dates | Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026 |
| Venue | RCM Campus, Plot No. GD 2/12 & 13, Chakadola Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751023 |
| Day 1 programme | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM: inauguration, stalls and startup pitches |
| Day 2 programme | 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM: stalls, final pitches, cultural programme and awards |
| Main activities | Entrepreneurial stalls, startup pitch sessions, jury interaction, networking, cultural programme, awards |
| Official event page | AA KA MA 2026 on rcm.ac.in |
| Registration | Register for AA KA MA 2026 |
| Contact | +91 90900 80801, toll free 1800 1214 357, info@rcm.ac.in |
Timings follow the day-wise agenda on the official page. Please check the page for updates before you travel.
Why Does AA KA MA 2026 Celebrate Odisha’s Maritime Heritage?
Ancient Kalinga, much of present-day Odisha, was home to the Sadhabas, merchants who, according to tradition and historical accounts, sailed in large wooden vessels called boitas to places such as Bali, Java, Sumatra and Borneo. They carried goods and, with them, the name and culture of their homeland. The story of the Sadhabas and boitas, and what historians can and cannot say about it, is told in more detail in our blog on Odisha’s seafaring merchants.
That memory is kept alive each year on Kartika Purnima through Boita Bandana, when people float small boats with lit lamps on rivers, ponds and beaches. It is also remembered at Bali Jatra in Cuttack, on the banks of the Mahanadi. For the festival’s background, see Odisha’s maritime heritage and the history of Bali Jatra on the Incredible India website, and Odisha Tourism’s official events and festivals calendar for current listings.
The link to AA KA MA is a matter of spirit, not setting. The Sadhabas took the products and identity of Kalinga to distant markets. AA KA MA asks how today’s weavers, artisans, founders and students can take Odisha’s ideas and products further. Our article on Bali Jatra and the spirit of enterprise explores that idea at length.
What Can Visitors Explore at AA KA MA 2026?
Visitors can walk through entrepreneurial stalls, meet the people behind emerging ventures, watch startup pitches, and attend a cultural programme on Day 2. RCM says more than 50 entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses will take part, with handlooms, handicrafts, handmade jewellery, artistic décor and innovative products.
The official page says the stalls stay open for visitors, students, faculty and industry guests. Day 2 begins with a welcome of visitors and stall opening at 11:00 AM, followed by a product showcase. If you want a closer picture of the carnival atmosphere, our guide on what to expect at a business carnival in Bhubaneswar goes further.
The official page does not list stall numbers, stall categories, a food court or a game zone, so this guide does not describe any. If those matter to your plans, ask RCM before you visit.
Explore the Signature Experiences at AA KA MA
RCM describes the event through six named experiences. These are the organiser’s own names and descriptions.
The Captain’s Pitch
Entrepreneurs present a pitch deck and their business vision to experts and investors. For visitors, it is a chance to watch ideas being tested in front of a jury. The sessions run on both days (see the agenda below).
Enterprise Harbour
The showcase and marketplace of the event: emerging ventures, innovative products and ambitious business ideas, presented by the people who build them.
Trade Winds
Networking and exchange of ideas between entrepreneurs and industry leaders, aimed at building collaborations. Stall visits, jury interaction and the evening networking slots are where this happens.
The Innovation Voyage
An emphasis on creative problem-solving and on challenging conventional thinking when building a business.
The Trade Challenge
Business challenges built around strategic thinking and entrepreneurial decision-making. The official page describes the purpose but does not publish rules or participation details, so please check with RCM if you wish to take part.
Legacy of the Sadhabas
A tribute to Odisha’s maritime trading heritage and its spirit of courage and exploration. It is the thread that connects the event to the story above.
AA KA MA 2026 Day-Wise Agenda
The agenda below follows the official event page. Times may change, so please check the page for updates before you plan your day.
Day 1: Saturday 14 November 2026 (Inauguration and Entrepreneurship Pitch)
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 9:00 to 9:30 AM | Registration and welcome of guests |
| 9:30 to 9:45 AM | Formal inauguration |
| 9:45 to 10:00 AM | Guests escorted to the auditorium |
| 10:00 to 10:10 AM | Welcome of guests and lamp lighting |
| 10:10 to 10:25 AM | Classical dance performance |
| 10:25 to 10:40 AM | Welcome address and introduction to AA KA MA 2026 |
| 10:40 to 11:00 AM | Address by the Chief Guest and distinguished guests |
| 11:00 to 11:30 AM | Visit to entrepreneurial stalls and interaction with entrepreneurs |
| 11:30 to 11:45 AM | Introduction of jury members and briefing on evaluation criteria |
| 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM | Pitch deck presentations, Session I |
| 1:30 to 2:15 PM | Lunch break |
| 2:15 to 4:15 PM | Pitch deck presentations, Session II |
| 4:15 to 4:30 PM | Tea break |
| 4:30 to 6:30 PM | Pitch deck presentations, Session III |
| 6:30 to 7:00 PM | Jury interaction and feedback |
| 7:00 to 9:00 PM | Stall operations, visitor engagement and networking |
The entrepreneurial stalls stay operational through Day 1.
Day 2: Sunday 15 November 2026 (Showcase and Visitor Engagement)
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 11:00 to 11:30 AM | Welcome of visitors and stall opening |
| 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM | Entrepreneurial stall visits and product showcase |
| 1:00 to 1:45 PM | Lunch break |
| 1:45 to 3:30 PM | Pitch deck presentations, final session and pending presentations |
| 3:30 to 4:00 PM | Interaction with entrepreneurs and jury |
| 4:00 to 5:00 PM | Evaluation of presentations by the jury |
| 5:00 to 5:30 PM | Tea break |
| 5:30 to 6:30 PM | Final jury deliberations and consolidation of results |
| 6:30 to 7:30 PM | Cultural programme and student engagement |
| 7:30 to 8:15 PM | Awards and recognition ceremony |
| 8:15 to 8:45 PM | Valedictory address and vote of thanks |
| 8:45 to 9:00 PM | Closing and networking |
If you can visit only once, Day 1 offers the inauguration and the most pitch sessions. Day 2 offers the cultural programme and the awards ceremony. Visitors arriving on Day 2 should note that the programme begins at 11:00 AM.
Startup Pitch and Idea2Success Summit: What Should Visitors Know?
The Startup Pitch & Idea2Success Summit is a platform where aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage founders and innovators present business concepts to industry experts, mentors and potential investors. It is organised by RCM and presented by ScaleMate Services Pvt. Ltd. The official page describes its aim as helping promising concepts become actionable ventures.
For a visitor, the pitch sessions are the most visible part: founders present before a jury, the jury gives feedback, and results are announced at the Day 2 awards ceremony. For a founder, the programme describes a path from registration and idea submission, through screening and pitch preparation, to the pitch itself, with a post-summit support journey for eligible participants.
Registration for pitching is separate from general visitor registration. Founders can use the pitch registration page.
Funding, plainly. A funding opportunity of up to ₹1 crore is associated with the summit. It is subject to terms and conditions, eligibility, assessment and the terms of the relevant funding organisation. Registering or pitching does not guarantee funding, and not every participant will receive it.
Odisha also has a wider startup ecosystem of its own. Odisha’s official startup policy and entrepreneurship ecosystem is a useful place to learn how the state supports startups. It is a separate government programme, and AA KA MA does not offer its benefits.
| Name | Designation as published |
|---|---|
| Soumya Panda | Founder and Corporate Founder Coach, Simplifoundr |
| K. Ajay Kumar | Founder, XBandGlobal |
| Krishna Rath | Founder and Chief Financial Officer, Zenisk Insurance; SEBI-registered investment adviser, finvestor.in |
| Prof. Maheswar Satpathy | Professor of Psychology, Global Health, Brain and Mental Health and Public Policy, Utkal University |
| Mohar Mishra | Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Inovaare Corporation |
| Srustijeet Mishra | Strategic M&A Advisor, mentor (IIT REP), investor and founder, ActionLab 2050 Foundation |
| Venkatesh Setty | Founder, VCPlus |
| Priti Prativa Bhola | Former Odisha Administrative Service officer |
What Can Students and Young Entrepreneurs Learn at AA KA MA?
RCM students take part as working participants. They study business models, follow entrepreneurial journeys, and support marketing, sales and stall operations. For a student, the carnival is a live classroom: how a founder explains a product in two minutes, how a jury questions an idea, how a stall owner handles a customer, how pricing and branding are decided on the spot.
Aspiring entrepreneurs can watch pitches before presenting their own, speak to stall owners about their first years, and hear from the speakers listed above. Our blogs on how business carnivals give students real-world marketing experience and what students learn by managing a live business stall go deeper.
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For students who want to study management seriously, RCM offers programmes such as BBA+ and MBA+. Taking part in an event does not guarantee a business, funding, an internship or admission.
Bali Jatra and AA KA MA: How Are They Connected?
They share an inspiration, not an organiser or a venue. AA KA MA 2026 is an RCM business and entrepreneurship event in Bhubaneswar. Bali Jatra is a traditional cultural festival on the banks of the Mahanadi in Cuttack, and the current Odisha Tourism calendar lists it from 24 November to 1 December. The two are not organised together, and the AA KA MA campus is not the Bali Jatra ground.
| AA KA MA 2026 | Bali Jatra | |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | Business carnival and entrepreneurship initiative of RCM | Traditional cultural festival commemorating Odisha’s maritime voyages |
| City | Bhubaneswar | Cuttack |
| Dates | 14 and 15 November 2026 | 24 November to 1 December, as listed by Odisha Tourism |
| Venue | RCM Campus, Chandrasekharpur | Bali Jatra Ground, on the banks of the Mahanadi |
For a full comparison, read our blog on the difference between Bali Jatra and AA KA MA 2026.
How to Reach AA KA MA 2026 at RCM Campus, Bhubaneswar
The event is at the RCM campus: Plot No. GD 2/12 & 13, Chakadola Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751023. This is not RCM’s separate city office in Sahidnagar. The registration site carries a Get Directions link.
Parking, public transport routes, entry fees and on-campus facilities are not published on the official page. Please check the page or call RCM on +91 90900 80801 (toll free 1800 1214 357) before you travel.
Before You Visit: A Quick Checklist
- Check the official event page for the latest agenda before you leave.
- Decide which day suits you: Day 1 has the inauguration and most pitch sessions; Day 2 has the cultural programme and awards.
- Note the start times: 9:00 AM on Day 1 and 11:00 AM on Day 2.
- Register through the official registration page.
- Confirm with RCM whether entry is open to all, and whether there is a fee. Neither is published.
- Ask about parking and transport if you are driving. Neither is published.
- Founders: have your idea or pitch ready and use the pitch registration, not the visitor route.
How to Register for AA KA MA 2026
Registration is through the official registration site, which the official event page links to through its Register Now buttons. Pitch participants use a separate pitch registration page.
- Open the AA KA MA 2026 registration page.
- Choose the option that fits you: general registration, or the pitch registration for startups.
- Fill in the form and submit it.
Fees, deadlines, eligibility rules and exhibitor categories are not published on the official page at the time of writing. Please confirm them with RCM.
Be Part of AA KA MA 2026 – Explore, Connect and Experience the Spirit of Enterprise. Explore the official event page or register for AA KA MA 2026.
Explore RCM’s Management Programmes
Interested in building your future in management? Explore RCM’s MBA+ and BBA+ programmes.
FAQ’s
It is the third edition of RCM’s business carnival, bringing together entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses and students in Bhubaneswar.
The six experiences: The Captain’s Pitch, Enterprise Harbour, Trade Winds, The Innovation Voyage, The Trade Challenge and Legacy of the Sadhabas.
It is where founders present business ideas to a jury of experts; funding of up to ₹1 crore is subject to terms, eligibility and selection.
Day 1 (from 9:00 AM) has the inauguration, stalls and pitches; Day 2 (from 11:00 AM) has stalls, final pitches, a cultural programme and awards.
Yes, students take part in running the event, and aspiring entrepreneurs can register for the pitch; eligibility rules are not published.
Through the official registration page linked from the AA KA MA 2026 event page.
Conclusion: Odisha’s Maritime Spirit, Carried Forward
Centuries ago, boitas set out from the coast of Kalinga carrying goods, courage and a sense of possibility. On 14 and 15 November, that spirit meets a new generation at the RCM campus: founders pitching ideas, artisans showing their craft, and students learning by doing. Come to browse, to listen or to pitch. Check the official page for the latest details, and register before you go.
