Rrahul Sethi and Pankaj Kumar conducted an immersive 4+ hour workshop at the Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurugram, introducing the next generation of business leaders to the transformative potential of Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The session was designed to give students a hands-on, experiential understanding of how immersive technologies are revolutionizing business. From leadership development to personalized training, and from sales and marketing to product design, students explored how XR is shaping the future of business strategy and operations.
Key Highlights
- Immersive Learning Experience: Students interacted directly with AR, VR, and MR devices, exploring real-world applications and gaining first-hand experience of XR technology.
- Business Scenario Simulation: Demonstrations showed how XR + AI can stimulate complex business scenarios, improve management outcomes, and build critical leadership skills.
- Opportunities Realized: Students recognized that XR is not just a buzzword but a strategic tool for driving innovation, efficiency, and business growth.
- Idea Generation & Innovation: Several students shared creative and innovative ideas for XR-based business applications, reflecting the practical and strategic insights gained during the session.
- Future-Ready Skill Development: Emphasis was placed on the importance of immersive technology skills for 21st-century business leaders, highlighting how XR is becoming an essential asset in decision-making, entrepreneurship, and industry disruption.
Outcome & Impact
- Students walked away with a broader understanding of XR’s potential, discovering opportunities they hadn’t previously considered.
- A renewed awareness that XR is no longer a luxury, but a strategic need for future business success.
- Enhanced engagement, curiosity, and innovative thinking, equipping students to leverage immersive tech for real-world business impact.
Closing Note
The workshop reinforced that the next generation of leaders must not only be aware of XR and AI but also actively harness these tools to unlock new opportunities. By blending theory with practical application, the session provided a clear roadmap for how immersive technologies can transform management, entrepreneurship, and business innovation.
“XR is no longer a need, it is a WANT—driving the future of business.”
