Organized by the HKUST Business School and supported by HSBC, HKUST International Case Competition (HKICC) 2024 welcomed undergraduate student teams from top-tier business schools around the globe to the University campus this September for a stimulating challenge to create innovative solutions to complex, real-world business cases.
This year, the event saw the enthusiastic participation of 16 student teams from universities in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, Lebanon, Mainland China, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, and the USA. The teams competed in a Mini Case Competition and a Main Case Competition, with merely five and 24 hours of preparation time respectively, to formulate actionable strategies for pressing business cases.
The event provides opportunities for students to broaden their horizons through cross-cultural exchange activities.
Prof. HUI Kai‐Lung, Acting Dean of the HKUST Business School, expressed his gratitude to HSBC for its sponsorship in the competition. He remarked, “The HKICC 2024 exemplifies our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and internationalization. We believe that both the case sponsor and students would benefit from tackling the challenges and transforming ideas into impactful solutions in this competition.”
David GRIMME, Chief Operating Officer, HSBC Asia-Pacific, said that the company is deeply committed to supporting the development of Hong Kong’s future business leaders, and the competition provides a unique platform for students from leading business schools around the world to showcase their capabilities, exchange ideas, and forge valuable connections.
Awardees
Champion: American University of Beirut
First Runner-up: University of Toronto
Second Runner-up: National University of Singapore
Outstanding Business Concept Award: American University of Beirut
Best Presenter Award: Mr. Alexander Wakim (American University of Beirut)
Prof. Stephen SHIH, Associate Dean (MBA Programs) of HKUST Business School (right) and Ms. Goska GRABEK, Chief of Staff to COO Asia-Pacific Office HSBC (left) with the champion team from the American University of Beirut.
(link to press release)