​miniEnterprize is western Canada's largest youth oriented business conference and case competition, where we strive to build a community that prepares our attendees to succeed in the world of business since our first inception in 2008. To learn more about miniEnterprize, please click here.

A business case competition enables students to sharpen and diversify their business portfolio in consulting and addressing the complexities of real-world and hypothetical business conflicts. At miniEnterprize, we provide the perfect atmosphere for our attendees to hone their practice in the general world of business, as we aim to help students engage and network with business  professionals to further their venture within the industry.

The 19th iteration of miniEnterprize will be held on January 16, 2027, at the Henry Angus Building, University of British Columbia. Click here to view location details and directions.

No prior experience is required to participate in miniEnterprize. Our conference is designed to be an accessible and welcoming learning experience for students of all backgrounds and skill levels. Whether you are completely new to business case competitions or have participated in similar events before, you will have the opportunity to learn, collaborate with your team, and develop valuable problem-solving and presentation skills. We encourage everyone to participate with an open mind, a willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for the challenge.If you're looking to prepare ahead of miniEnterprize 2027, pre-conference resources will be released on the miniE website to guide beginners through the case competition structure and reinforce the knowledge of experienced competitors.

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Incomplete teams and individuals will be paired up with other solo participants at random prior to the conference; having a complete team of 4-5 members is not required during registration.

A laptop or device with a charger, water bottle, western business attire, pre-made presentation slidedeck (strongly recommended), writing utensils, USB C adapter (all presentation rooms are equipped with HDMI cables), and earbuds or headphones (optional)

For Round 1, teams will have 90 minutes to prepare their case, followed by a 7-minute presentation pitch, a 3-minute Q&A session, and 2-minutes of judges' feedback. Teams will then be provided extra time to refine their pitches and implement feedback before the start of Round 2.

Presentation slide deck and miniCase submissions will be accepted digitally through the Attendee Hub on the miniEnterprize website, which will be available to all attendees on the day of the conference. Teams are strongly encouraged to submit these items, as doing so can significantly enhance your team's evaluation and improve your chances of earning recognition and prizes during the competition.

During Rounds 1 and 2, team presentation pitches will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on a scoring rubric, which will be shared with participants leading up to the conference. Teams with the highest combined scores from both rounds, and who have successfully completed the miniCase, will advance to the Finalist Round. Finalist teams will then present their case solution before all conference attendees and an expanded panel of judges, who will ultimately determine the winners of the case competition.Finalist presentations will follow the same structure as Rounds 1 and 2.

There will be several exciting opportunities to earn awards and prizes throughout the conference. These include the $2,000 Grand Prize awarded to the winners of the main case competition, as well as additional awards for the miniCase and recognition of outstanding teams and participants for their contributions, engagement, and performance during the event.For more information on award categories and prizes, please click here.