2026
Schedule
Registration Deadline:
31 July 2026
5 September
Case Release
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09:00 – Case released to all universities
7 September
Welcome and pre-competition briefing
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09:00 – Arrival, networking, coffee
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09:30 – Introductions
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09:45 – Presentations from Everbright Hotels and PMD Tea followed by Q&A
Coaches and judges activities (in parallel with competition)
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10:15 – Coaches and judges instruction and debrief. Feedback
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11:15 – Optional walk to Manchester Museum (weather dependent)
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13:15–14:00 – Lunch
Competition Day
Competition begins (in parallel with coaches and judges activities)
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10:15 – Teams begin final 3‑hour preparation window
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13:15 – Slide deck submission deadline (submit to MC or designated organiser)
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13:15–14:00 – Lunch
Division A Schedule
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14:00 – Division A presentations begin
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14:05 – Team 1 (10‑minute presentation + 5‑minute judges’ Q&A)
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14:20 – Team 2 (10‑minute presentation)
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14:35 – Judges deliberate and short break
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14:45 – Team 3 (10‑minute presentation + 5‑minute judges’ Q&A)
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15:00 – Team 4 (10‑minute presentation)
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15:15 – Judges deliberate and short break
Division B Schedule
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Division B follows the same structure. If teams withdraw, timing will be adjusted proportionally by organisers.
Two divisions (A and B). Division A has 4 teams; Division B has 4 teams.
Final
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15:45 – Final: Division A winner vs Division B winner (10 mins presentation plus 5 mins Q&A)
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16:15 – Judges deliberate and decide placements. Certificate presentation
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16:45 – Winner announced
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17:00 – Close. Champagne reception