ASSOCIATION OF EMERGING PROFESSIONALS

Association of Emerging Professionals

EMERGE & EXCEL

LEAD · GROW · PIONEER

Our aim is to build confident leaders, forge genuine connections, deliver projects that make a real difference, and give every member the space to step out and grow — that's what AEP stands for.

Fostering Professional Excellence

We welcome students of all strengths: leadership, communication, event management, content creation, social media, design, outreach, sponsorships, public speaking, or even the behind-the-scenes magic that holds it all together.

There's a role here with your name on it.

And if you're worried about experience? Please don't be. AEP is just as much about learning and growing as it is about contributing.

What we truly value is your enthusiasm, your initiative, your fresh perspective, and your willingness to show up.

Being Part of AEP Gets You

Member-Exclusive Events

Get first access (and sometimes the only access) to workshops, socials, and sessions built exclusively for AEP council members, the kind of experiences you won't find on the general member calendar.

Personal Mentorship from Management Professors

Get real, one-on-one guidance from faculty who are genuinely invested in your personal and professional growth — not just your grades.

Exclusive Access to Industry Professionals

As a council member, you'll learn directly from industry leaders through talks, sessions, and hands-on collaborations that go far beyond anything a lecture hall can offer.

Connections That Open Real Doors

Build authentic relationships with professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who can help shape — and accelerate — your career journey.

Member-Exclusive Benefits

  • Certification & Recognition (for participation & volunteering)
  • Cross-disciplinary Learning
  • Developing leadership, communication, and networking skills
  • Gaining experience that sets you apart, on every résumé and in every room

Our Events

Upcoming Events

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Previous Events

CV Masterclass - From Campus to Corporate

CV Masterclass - From Campus to Corporate was a hands-on career-readiness workshop built to help students bridge the gap between university and the professional world. The session covered what actually matters in today's job market; from crafting a resume that stands out, to decoding how corporate recruitment really works. Participants also walked through interview preparation techniques and strategies for adapting to a professional environment, leaving with practical, actionable tools for their next career move.

CV Masterclass - From Campus to Corporate

The Marketing Challenge

The Marketing Challenge 2026 brought theory to life, pushing students into live marketing scenarios where creativity, communication, and strategic thinking were tested in real time. Partnering with Street Origins (Fragrance World), the event featured the brand's own Brand Manager as judge, giving participants a genuine taste of industry-level evaluation. Teams battled through three high-impact rounds; Brand Recall, a 90-Second Skit, and an Investor Pitch, each designed to sharpen a different skill, from spontaneous thinking to structured persuasion. Team Velocity took home the win and the AED 300 prize, with participation certificates awarded across the board.

The Marketing Challenge

Bizz Quiz

Bizz Quiz returned for its second edition, organized by AEP's newly elected council with an upgraded question bank and a sharper competition format. Building on the flagship quiz's foundation, this edition brought fresh, current business questions and refined judging criteria to raise the bar even further. The competition closed out with a high-stakes buzzer round and a hard-fought battle for the overall title, with cash prizes up for grabs for both, ending the season on a high-energy note!

Bizz Quiz

Our Team

Faculty Coordinators

Dr. Sartaj Rather Rasool

FIC

Dr. Darshita Fulara Gunwant

CO-FIC

Dr. Asgar Ali

Mentor

Core Council

VARUN ABROL

PRESIDENT

SAHIL GUGLANI

VICE PRESIDENT

NIRALI SHARMA

GENERAL SECRETARY

KAVYA SHAH

TREASURER

Department Heads

Harsh DHANKAR

CONTENT HEAD

KATLYN LINSEY

CREATIVE HEAD

KOKKU SAI SRAVANT

MARKETING HEAD

ANGAD SINGH

OPERATIONS HEAD

SHASWAT PATHAK

TECHNICAL Head

Executives

PRANEETA ROSHAN

CONTENT EXECUTIVE

HARSH VARDHAN

CREATIVE EXECUTIVE

AKSHIT VARSHNEY

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

DEVESH DHIR

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

MEERA ARORA

OUTREACH EXECUTIVE

VISHWAJEET JAWALKAR

TECHNICAL EXECUTIVE

KAVYANSH TALWAR

TECHNICAL EXECUTIVE

Contact AEP

Reach us at

aep@dubai.bits-pilani.ac.in

Questions about joining, events, or collaborations — we'd love to hear from you.

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Your Name Belongs Here

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