Scores for Cases 2 and 3

It's what you've all been waiting for - the up-to-date scores for Cases 2 and 3!!!

Click here for Case 2.

Click here for Case 3.

See you tomorrow at the live case, competitors!

Live Case - TOMORROW!

Tomorrow is our popular live case. This is where company representatives present a current real-life business case to the 36 teams simultaneously. Teams rely on the presentation of their recommendations, a brief question period, and supporting materials provided by the company that serve as background for their evaluation. Once the three hours of preparation is complete, teams present their arguments, solutions, and plans for the company to a panel of judges.

The good news? The presentations are open to the public!

The bad news? They present in two groups - one group starts to present at 14h25 and the other at 15h20. How is this bad news? It means that you can only take in two presentations - so be selective. Should you plan to attend, please make sure you are at the location 5-10 minutes prior to the presentation, and please drop by the registration desk for any supplementary information.

Here are the listings of the teams and the location of their presentation, as they are batched into their start times. We hope to see you at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth!

Presentations starting at 14h25 on Friday January 6
Aalto University (Finland) in the RSM Richter Chamberland room
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Israel) in the Delmar room
Brock University (Canada) in the Syne Productions room
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf (Germany) in the CN room
Kent State University (USA) in the JMGSA room
McMaster University (Canada) in the Bombardier room
Miami University (USA) in the Standard Life room
Münster School of Business and Economics (Germany) in the EDC room
NUS (Singapore) in the Allagma Technologies room
Queen's University (Canada) in the Aéroports de Montréal room
Saint Mary's University (Canada) in the Marcam room
Team Global (Mix) in the CGI room
Universität Paderborn (Germany) in the TD room
Université Laval (Canada) in the Ivanhoe Cambridge
University of Kaiserslautern (Germany) in the BRP room
University of Ottawa (Canada) in the Molson Coors room
University of Pittsburgh (USA) in the Mackenzie Investments room
University of Porto (Portugal) in the TMX room

Presentations starting at 15h20 on Friday January 6
BEM Bordeaux (France) in the Ivanhoe Cambridge room
BiTS - Business and Information Technology School (Germany) in the Bombardier room
Concordia University (Canada) in the Standard Life room
Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary) in the Marcam room
Dalhousie University (Canada) in the Delmar room
Lund University (Sweden) in the Molson Coors room
Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) in the Aéroports de Montréal room
Pepperdine University (USA) in the TD room
Purdue University (USA) in the Allagma Technologies room
Ryerson University (Canada) in the JMGSA room
University of Alberta (Canada) in the EDC room
University of Calgary (Canada) in the TMX room
University of Maine (USA) in the RSM Richter Chamberland room
University of Manitoba (Canada) in the Mackenzie Investments room
University of Otago (New Zealand) in the Syne Productions room
University of South Carolina (USA) in the BRP room
University of Windsor (Canada) in the CGI room
Wilfrid Laurier University (Canada) in the CN room

What a day (and night!)

So the first round of scores are in - congratulations everyone! You survived the first day. Get your scores here. For highlights, check out the day's newsletter.

Today is one of our longest days. With two cases happening between 7h30 and 17h00, we wish everyone the best of luck. We hope you remember that between the cases, the competitors are invited to a great lunch sponsored by EDC in the McCarthy Tetrault room, starting at 12h45.

By now you've already completed the second case. Hopefully you ignored the fire alarm and continued your work. Is it getting hot in here? May the best team score the highest!

The fire department was called because things got too hot in our Hospitality Suite in Room 2016!

Alright, on to the good stuff. We started bright and early yesterday, with an opening brunch - brought to you by CGI. Here are a few notable pictures:

From left to right: William J. Meder, Rios-Karim Mercier, Santiago Molano, Warren White, Peter O'Brien and keynote speaker Lorne Gorber from CGI

Competitors enjoying a hearty brunch

The fun continued - last night you all got to experience Montreal, by attending an epic game played by the Montreal Canadiens. We started off with some face-painting on the mezzanine before we were ready to head out.

Getting into the Habs spirit with our friendly face-painting photographer.

The ticket winners of our Innovation Trivia Contest - Dmitry Makarenko & Julie Tee. Congratulations!

The people you trusted to get you there.

Shawn - the Man (who made it all possible). Thanks bunches!

BiTS is ready to go! Looking great, guys.

Thank you for entrusting our volunteers with your faces and for bringing your team spirit! We had a great time meeting all of you and we'd like to thank you for making the event a great success. Here are some pictures to recap the evening:

BeM is decked out. #1s all around!

Moore School of Business, all the way from South Carolina

Welcome to the party, McMaster!

The game's started and everyone's excited

Helloooooooo Münster

The scoreboard before mayhem ensued

The scoring... it STARTED!!!! BOOM... BOOM... BOOM

Welcome participants - we hope you had a memorable evening!

But the fun won't stop there - no, no. since last night you experienced Montreal, tonight, you have to taste Montreal. Join us at the Cité du Commerce Électronique for a summary of what Montreal fare is all about. You can look forward to Montreal staples like smoked meat, bagels, maple taffy and other goodies, while also taking full advantage of the ice bar. We're going to bring the best of Montreal to you - so come, network, eat and be merry.

It Begins…

Let’s start with the obvious. The first case is happening today. As of 11h45, you’re all competing for a serious prize. Good luck to you all. I hope you’re in shape after last night’s party at Centre St-Ambroise! If you’re having trouble remembering what happened, here are some pictures to jog your memory…

There was beer - lots of beer.

There was pool (billiards).

There was even a Foosball table!

Then the SLS joined the party.

The hockey game was on!

The darts were flying.

The bikes were revving.

If you missed the opening ceremony, then you missed the live draw. All the teams have been separated into divisions. Take a look at today’s newsletter for a summary of the divisions. Also – here are some pictures from that event, where we were joined by all of the teams, coaches and Concordia University administration.

Concordia University's President Lowy

The divisions are drawn.

Your friendly and invaluable organizers.

Enough business, let’s talk fun. Yesterday, some of you took part in our City Chase and took some amazing pictures. Kudos! I felt compelled to post some… 

The Katz team from the University of Pittsburgh

BiTS team - showing their team spirit!

Kent State University being awesome.

University of Porto (EGP-UPBS) is ready to defend their title!

University of Maine was... I don't know but it's hilarious!

BEM wrote their name!

Münster gets props for an awesome shot!

Tonight is the Montreal Canadiens game. Our lucky competitors are going to take in a hockey game played by the home team, on home soil, for the first time in 2012. Who’s excited?!?! Who wants to give me their ticket?!?!?! That’s what I thought. Have a blast and - GO HABS GO!

Welcome to the Competition!

What a day! Our teams are checking in. There is excitement in the air. Our judges are eager to be inspired and the organizers can’t wait to show our competitors a good time. What better city to do it all in than Montreal?

You should have already received our first e-newsletter. There will be one sent out daily so everyone can stay in the loop. Did you get your newsletter? If not – check it out here. 

For today, we have the official opening ceremony of the competition and the opening cocktail at the snazzy Centre St-Ambroise. Enjoy the company, food and drink as you meet your competition and take in our beautiful city. Don’t forget to check out the highlights in tomorrow’s newsletter.

For up to the minute goings-on, check out #mbaicc on twitter and make sure you give us a thumbs up on our Facebook page. Feel free to tweet about your experiences at the competition! We’d love to hear from you.

So enjoy your day (and evening!) and good luck to everyone. Remember to check the blog for the latest scores throughout the competition.

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada present the 2011 Live Case

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada present the 2011 Live Case with a Q&A period afterwards. What would you do if you had to implement a Canadian trade strategy?



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Final Case Presentation 2011, Under Armour, Queen's School of Business

The Queen's School of Business recommend that "The Best Offense Starts With a Great Defense" to the panel of judges in their final presentation on Under Armour apparel.



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