The 2026 competition will be conducted over 5-weeks, starting from the launch day (19 Sep 2026) and culminating in the pitch/ demo day (24 Oct 2026). The event tests your ability to plan and collaborate effectively across an extended duration.
Student teams will need to satisfy certain milestones to progress in the competition:
1. Attend the launch day and form your team on 19 Sep 2026 @ The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam.
2. Report on your progress by 04 Oct 2026
3. Submit your pitch deck by 18 Oct 2026. Only 40 teams will be selected by the committee to progress to the final day. Finalists will be announced by 22 Oct 2026.
4. Deliver your pitch to a panel of judges on 24 Oct 2026 @ City University of Hong Kong @ Kowloon Tong.
2026 Master of Ceremonies - Mr. Michael Campion, Quinlan & Associates
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Michael Campion is a Partner and Head of Corporate Training at Quinlan & Associates. He has over a decade of experience performing on stage as a speaker and emcee, sharing the stage with CEOs and celebrities for corporate, educational and not-for-profits events. Michael has been interviewed by BBC World, SCMP, RTHK, and worked on live TV as a sports commentator. He also hosts the business and self-help podcast Playing The Inner Game. Earlier in his career, Michael worked global banking and markets at Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh and was a full-time professional football player in Hong Kong. He holds a Master of Business Management from the University of Edinburgh.
