EVENT INFOMATION
Who Can Attend:
This event is open to all secondary school students who identify as female and are currently enrolled in Years 9 to 13. No prior experience in business, politics, or related fields is required to participate.
Dates:
Saturday 19 July – Sunday 20 July 2025 (Two day event)
Location:
AUT City Campus
55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland City
Cost:
FREE!
Overview:
Participants will be placed into groups of four to five students upon arrival. After an initial introduction and team-building session, each group will be tasked with developing a comprehensive business proposal addressing a selected issue in the realm of business, politics, or society—this theme changes annually.
Over the course of the weekend, teams will receive expert support and mentorship from professionals across business, academia, and leadership sectors. This guidance is designed to foster critical thinking, effective communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Competition structure
The competition consists of two judged rounds, each scored out of 100 points:
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Round One – Pitch Presentation:
Teams will deliver a 5-minute pitch of their proposed business idea, followed by a 3-minute question-and-answer session with a panel of judges. -
Round Two – Business Case Presentation:
Teams will analyse and present a solution to a business case study. This will be delivered in an 8-minute presentation to a wider audience, including judges and participants.
The judging panel will determine the top three teams by averaging scores from both rounds. These top-performing teams will receive awards and prizes.
Prizes:
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1st Place: $400
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2nd Place: $200
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3rd Place: $100
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Plus: A range of spot prizes to be won throughout the event.