CaseIT

CaseIT is an international undergraduate business case competition focused in management information systems. Held annually in Vancouver, British Columbia, this student-organized event focuses on information technology case analysis.[1] Over a span of six days in February, 20 international university teams compete in a 5-hour and 24-hour case deliberation. First round presentations are held in SFU's Harbour Centre campus in Vancouver, while final-round presentations are held in the Segal Graduate School of Business, followed by an Awards Banquet where the top three universities are announced.[2]

    History

    Co-founded in 2004 by Paul Cyr and Zephaniah Wong, CaseIT began as a competition between undergraduate teams within Simon Fraser University. Jenny Chao (2005) expanded the competition to incorporate teams from Western Canada, and in the following year, Andrew Kumar drew teams from across Canada. In 2007, Somnath Suresh included teams from the United States and Denmark and in the following year, Rey Lim changed the format into a 24-hour case competition with international teams from Africa and Asia. Steven Chia stabilized the growth of CaseIT in 2009 by formalizing and institutionalizing many processes. Furthering the progression of CaseIT, Nima Sarhangpour played an integral role in the incorporation of the CaseIT Foundation. CaseIT 2012 also saw the first University from Australia take part in the event. CaseIT 2014 saw the addition of the Wildcard Round through Jillian-Joy Marlinga. Gwendoline Wong increased the number of teams competing to 19 team for CaseIT 2015 and combined the Discussion Panel and the Corporate Evening events. In addition, Gwendoline launched InTech, a case competition held parallel to the international competition exclusively for students at Simon Fraser University.[3] With CaseIT 2018, PIVOT, a one-day local ideathon was launched as a way to provide a platform for local students to showcase their skills and talents to the business community. CaseIT 2018 saw the first time roll-out of a two-case competition format as well as the Wildcard round, effectively allowing competitors more opportunities to showcase their skills and knowledge.

    Competition

    Organizing Committee

    Since its inception, CaseIT has been a student-organized event. Originally consisting of a committee of 16 members, it has since grown to 48 members. The Organizing Committee consists of the Chairs, Vice Chairs, Directors, Coordinators and Team Hosts.

    CaseIT 2013 Organizing Committee
    Year Chair Vice-Chair(s)
    2021Jordan WongJenny Lian & Kyle Lee
    2020Ricky DangJaclyn Rainbow & Adrienne Nogueras
    2019Michelle ChenPeyton Winslade
    2018Madeline MillsipKim Venn
    2017Flora YangZachary Chua & Gianna Wu
    2016Moses ToTiffany Fong & Sunny Kim
    2015Gwendoline WongCheryl Chan
    2014Jillian-Joy MarlingaNicholas Heng
    2013Peter LewMaggie Lee
    2012Nima SarhangpourGordon Swenson
    2011Brian LuongRyan Torio
    2010May YuStephen Lee
    2009Steven ChiaAmanda Yeo
    2008Rey LimPaulina Siu
    2007Somnath SureshGloria Ching
    2006Andrew KumarTabitha Mui
    2005Jenny ChaoZephaniah Wong
    2004Paul CyrZephaniah Wong

    Participants

    Since the competition opened to schools from around the world, CaseIT has hosted university teams from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.[4] Some notable participating schools in the past include: Bocconi University School of Economics Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota Corvinus University of Budapest Copenhagen Business School HEC Montreal John Molson School of Business, Concordia University Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary Hong Kong University of Technology and Science Kelley School of Business, Indiana University Kwantlen Polytechnic University Maastricht University National University of Singapore Queen's School of Business Queensland University of Technology Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario Royal Roads University Ryerson University Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia Singapore Management University University of Alberta University of Vermont

    Results

    Twenty teams are chosen through an invitational process to participate in the 24-hour case deliberation held in Vancouver. Participants have 24 hours to solve and present their team's solution to a judging panel composed of industry professionals from CaseIT sponsor companies which range in a variety of firms.[5] From these teams, one finalist is chosen from each tier after the first round of presentations. After the final round of presentations, the top three teams are selected by the judging panel. The past results of CaseIT are shown below with the corresponding theme for each year.[6][7]

    Year Theme 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
    2019 Speed of Technology Kelley School of Business
    (Indiana University)    		 Smith School of Business
    (Queen's University)    		 Ryerson University
    2018 15 Years of CaseIT Université libre de Bruxelles Kelley School of Business
    (Indiana University)    		 Queen's University
    2017 Augmented Reality: The Future at Your Fingertips Kelley School of Business
    (Indiana University)    		 Queen's University Haskayne School of Business
    (University of Calgary)
    2016 Cognitive Analytics:

    Adapting Machine for Thought

    		 Queen's University Copenhagen Business School Corvinus University of Budapest
    2015The Internet of Things:
    Challenges of the Future    		University of ManchesterQueen's UniversityIndiana University
    2014Big Data:
    Mining Decisions    		University of British ColumbiaQueensland University of TechnologyQueen's University
    2013Mobility:
    World Within Reach    		Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityQueen's UniversityRyerson University
    2012Security:
    Safeguarding Success    		Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityNational University of SingaporeKelley School of Business
    (Indiana University)
    2011Analytics:
    Insight into the Future    		Queen's UniversityKelley School of Business
    (Indiana University)    		National University of Singapore
    2010Cloud Computing:
    Opportunity is in the Forecast    		Bocconi UniversityKelley School of Business
    (Indiana University)    		National University of Singapore
    2009Green IT:
    Sustaining Success    		National University of SingaporeRyerson UniversityKwantlen Polytechnic University
    2008Hello World:
    The Value of Social Networks    		Simon Fraser UniversitySingapore Management UniversityHaskayne School of Business
    (University of Calgary)
    2007Driving InnovationHaskayne School of Business
    (University of Calgary)    		Royal Roads UniversityCopenhagen Business School
    2006Triumphs and Trainwrecks:
    Getting It Right    		Haskayne School of Business
    (University of Calgary)    		Royal Roads UniversityQueen's University
    2005-Royal Roads UniversityKwantlen Polytechnic UniversityHaskayne School of Business
    (University of Calgary)

    Venues

    Venues for CaseIT may change from year-to-year. The following venues are where CaseIT was held in past years.

    Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue

    Comfortable in its arrangement as an open environment, the hall is home for interaction and dialogue and the site for CaseIT's Discussion Panel. Asia Pacific Hall has hosted heads of states, political leaders, deliberations, and private negotiations since opening in September 2000. The Asia Pacific Hall served as the inspiration for the original CaseIT logo, as the platform where competitors would present.[8]

    Vancouver Aquarium

    Vancouver Aquarium

    The Corporate Function is held at the Arctic Canada Gallery at the Vancouver Aquarium. Located in Vancouver's Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium was Canada's first public aquarium when it opened in 1956. The Aquarium is dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action.[9] Participants network with one another while watching beluga whales swim by.

    Harbour Centre

    Simon Fraser University's downtown campus blends history with state-of-the-art educational facilities in one of Vancouver's most famous landmark buildings.[10] After the 24-hour deliberation period, 21 teams present their first round presentations here showcasing their analytical and presentation skills to the CaseIT Judging Panel.

    Segal Graduate School of Business

    The Segal Graduate School of Business, located in Vancouver's business district, delivers graduate management education and executive programs in a restored heritage building that facilitates discussion and interaction amongst professionals, academics, and students.[11] The top four universities are announced here and present their recommendations for a second time to over 150 attendees.

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