Early Registration for miniEnterprize 2027 Opens on September 7th!
Conference Details
How Does the Case Competition Work?
The Case Presentation Structure
1 h 30 min
7 min
3 min
2 min
Case Preparation
Presentation Pitch
Question & Answer Period
Judges' Feedback
The Basics
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You will be in a team of 4 to 5 people.
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Teams will receive the case and begin preparing for their Round 1 and Round 2 presentations.
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Round 1 and Round 2 will average out for the team's finalist qualification score.
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Teams will have 1 hour and 30 minutes for case preparation, followed by a 7-minute presentation pitch, a 3-minute Q&A session, and 2 minutes of judges' feedback.
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The top 3 teams will be announced during the closing ceremony.
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The winning team of MiniEnterprize will receive a $2,000 cash prize.
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Teams can work anywhere on the campus but must be on time to their presentations.
Overview
In a condensed timeframe, teams must rapidly analyze the case at hand, identifying key challenges and crafting innovative, tailored solutions. Following this, participants will confidently present their strategic ideas to a panel of seasoned professionals, engaging in insightful Q&A sessions to defend and refine their proposals.The high-energy, competitive atmosphere of MiniEnterprize offers an exciting platform for aspiring business leaders to sharpen their critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork skills—preparing them to thrive in the dynamic world of business.
Conference Awards
Grand Prize
Winners of the main case competition will earn our prestigious $2,000 prize.
Runner-Up Prize
The runner-up team in the case competition will also receive a $500 prize.
miniCase Award
A $300 prize will be awarded to the winners of our miniCase challenge.
Awards will be announced to all attendees during the closing ceremony.
miniEnterprize 2027 Schedule
January 16, 2027
Event | Time (PST) |
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Check-In | 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Opening Ceremony | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
Workshop 1 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Workshop 2 | 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM |
Lunch & Opportunity Fair | 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM |
Case Release and Work Period | 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM |
Round 1 Presentations | 1:40 PM - 3:00 PM |
Round 2 Presentations | 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM |
Break & Networking | 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM |
Finalist Presentations | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Closing Ceremony & Awards | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Venue Directory
Henry Angus Building
Location
Conference Checklist
Laptop and Charger
USB C Adapter
Water Bottle
Pre-made Slide Template
Western Business Attire
Writing Utensils