Over 128 student volunteers from Gautam Buddha University (GBU) played a decisive role in the smooth and successful execution of the UP International Trade Show (UPITS) 2026, held at the India Expo Mart from September 25 to 29. The student deployment and ground coordination officially began on September 21, as volunteers underwent comprehensive training for various high responsibility tasks.
GBU Volunteer Coordinator Pritesh Mishra shared that students managed critical operations across all 17 exhibition halls. Their responsibilities included handling Shuttle Services, Protocol Management, Visitor Scanning, Information Desks, Mobile App Support, B2B Facilitation, FIEO Coordination, and Left Luggage Management. Throughout the trade show, the volunteers showcased remarkable professionalism, discipline, efficiency, and helpful behavior, earning continuous appreciation from event organizers, delegates, exhibitors, and everyday visitors.
Mishra emphasized that participating in such high profile global events provides students with priceless practical exposure. It directly nurtures essential career skills such as leadership, strategic communication, teamwork, crisis management, and large scale event handling.
He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to GBU Vice Chancellor Prof. Rana Pratap Singh for his dynamic leadership and constant encouragement of student initiatives. Additionally, Mishra extended special thanks to mentors Dr. Vinay Lathoriya, Dr. Nagendra Singh, and Dr. Gaurav Kumar, along with the entire university administration, whose unwavering support ensured the outstanding coordination and absolute success of the volunteer team.
