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Experience Prosper

Canada's Premier Youth Business Conference

April 26-27, 2025

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

Prosper.
An Unparalleled Experience.

Since our first iteration in 2018, Prosper has become Canada's largest high school student organized 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. We invite you to experience the reimagined Prosper 2025 — our most revolutionary iteration to date.

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Where Limitless Possibilities Unfold

As Canada's premier youth business competition, you can look forward to a curated experience full of excitement, challenges, and learning at Prosper 2025.

Workshops

Learn from professionals about their journeys and experiences in a close-knit and comfortable setting.

Case Competition

Our signature case competition challenges you to step outside of your comfort zone & experiment with limitless possibilities.

Business Streams

Dive deeper into one of six available business streams and test your business writing skills through the deliverable.

Prosper Expo

Meet with dozens of local non-profit organizations and learn about how you can make an impact in your communities.

Awards

Besides the $2,000 prize, the top 16 teams of Prosper will also qualify for the Prosper Ivey Invitational Competition.

Social Events

Gather and meet with fellow attendees during the Attendee Social and other networking opportunities.

More Information

Learn more about the reimagined Prosper 2025 conference, brand new Business Stream sessions and awards, keynote speaker, and workshop options by clicking the button below. 

WHAT PROSPER OFFERS

WHERE

WHEN

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

April 26 to April 27, 2025

Day 1 | April 26, 2025

Registration

7:45 – 9:15

Opening Ceremony

9:30 – 10:30

Workshop 1

10:45 – 11:30

Workshop 2

11:45 – 12:30

Lunch Break

12:30 – 2:00

Business Stream

2:00 – 4:30

Day 2 | April 27, 2025

Work Period

6:00 – 10:00

Round 1 Presentation

10:00 – 11:40

Round 2 Presentation

12:10 – 1:50

Prosper Expo

12:30 – 2:30

Finalist Presentations

3:00 – 4:30

Closing Ceremony

4:30 – 5:00

Staggered Case Release

4:40 – 6:00

Dinner Break/Work Period

6:00 – 7:30

Attendee Social

7:30 – 9:30

Curfew

12:00 AM

SCHEDULE

Resources

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 experience what the business world can offer at Prosper.

How does Prosper work?

  • You will be in a team of up to 6 people

  • Teams will receive the case on Day 1

  • Teams will have time to prepare on Day 1 and 2 for their Round 1 and Round 2 presentations

  • An individual Business Stream written case deliverable must be submitted on Day 1 and the average of all teammate's scores will make up 20% of the team's finalist qualification score

  • Round 1 and Round 2 will each make up 40% of the finalist qualification score

  • Teams will have 7 minutes to present, followed by a 3-minute Q&A session

  • The top 16 teams will automatically qualify for the brand new Prosper Ivey Invitational Competition

  • The winning team of Prosper 2025 will receive the signature $2000 cash prize

What does the registration fee include?

The registration fee includes 3 pre-conference preparation sessions through Prosper Academy, an overnight stay at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, two interactive workshops, Business Stream sessions led by renowned professors and industry professionals, an intensive case competition, networking opportunities with other like-minded students and professionals from multiple fields, and an immersive experience in the business world at Prosper 2025.

PREPARE FOR PROSPER

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Together, we let limitless possibilities unfold.

Prosper Foundation and Ivey Business School have launched a brand new collaboration focusing on providing the most spectacular experience possible for all aspiring business students across Canada.

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Our collaboration with Ivey is the first of its kind in Canada, allowing students to learn more about one of Canada's most prestigious business schools through interactive sessions with Ivey professors & representatives or competing in the brand new Prosper Ivey Invitational Competition. At Prosper 2025, the Ivey Business School Admissions Team will be hosting a dedicated application information session for the Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) program in addition to hosting a booth during Prosper Expo.

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The top 16 teams at Prosper 2025 will automatically qualify for the Prosper Ivey Invitational Competition (PIIC). Click on the button below to learn more about our collaboration with the Ivey Business School and the PIIC.

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