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Prosper.
Since our first iteration in 2018, Prosper has become Canada's largest high school youth business conference. We strive to provide Canadian youths an opportunity to interact with the business world and connect with other like-minded students. Business mentors from all over the world will be attending to host unique workshops and help future business leaders deepen their understanding and passion for the field.
UBC Sauder School of Business
May 2024
WHEN
WHERE
Schedule
Day 1
May 25, 2024
Registration
8:00 – 9:15
Opening Ceremony
9:30 – 10:30
Keynote Speaker
9:50 – 10:20
Workshop 1
10:30 – 11:10
Workshop 2
11:20 – 12:00
Lunch
12:00 – 1:30
Case Release and Round 1 Presentations
1:30 – 6:30
Closing Ceremony
6:30 – 6:45
Day 2
May 26, 2024
Registration
9:30 – 10:30
Opening Ceremony
10:30 – 11:00
Career Fair
11:00 – 12:00
Lunch
12:00 – 12:40
Round 2 Presentations
12:50 – 4:50
Finalist Presentations
4:50 – 5:50
Closing Ceremony
5:50 – 6:20
More Information
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CONFERENCE
What is a case competition?
Business case competitions help youths gain and strengthen the essential skills required in the business world. At Prosper, we aim to develop important skills, such as critical thinking and public speaking, to guarantee success in your future careers. Our mission is to immerse youths in the business world through workshops, panels of industry professionals, and our signature case competition. Whether you are interested in accounting, marketing, finance, or business in general, our conference has an array of activities for everyone. We incorporate the whole package so you can get a taste of what the business world can offer at Prosper.
How does it work?
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You will be in a team of 4 to 5 people
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Teams will have 80 minutes to prepare for Round 1 & 90 minutes to prepare for Round 2
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There will be 2 rounds of presentation and teams will be presenting to a different panel of judges each round
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Teams will have 7 minutes to present, followed by a 3-minute Q&A session
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Top 3 teams will be announced during the closing ceremony
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The winning team of Prosper 2024 will receive a $2000 cash prize
What does the registration fee include?
The registration fee includes a free pre-conference preparation webinar, two interactive workshops, lunch and beverages, an intensive case competition, networking opportunities with professionals from multiple fields, brand new initiatives like Prosper Discover, and an immersive experience in the business world at Prosper 2024.