Global Case Competition at Harvard

Global Case Competition at Harvard The Global Case Competition at Harvard is the world’s most prestigious case competition organized Are you up to the challenge?

The Global Case Competition at Harvard is the world’s most prestigious case competition organized by students. This year again it is organized by the Harvard Extension Business Society (HEBS) as well as the International Finance Student Association (IFSA). Its goal is to regroup the best students in finance & economics throughout the world for the length of a few days, and offer them fantastic opp

ortunities; to meet like minded students, world leading institutions, and renowned guests. On the second edition of the competition, all participants will enjoy a meet&greet as well as networking in Boston, followed by two days of case solving at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, and will be closed by an amazing closing ceremony. The competition is a unique opportunity connecting the worlds smartest academics from the U.S.A, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Taking part in this event is also a great moment in which you can interact with the invited companies, financial institutions, guests and partners. Do you think you should be part of this experience? In that case, we are happy to receive your applications!

03/29/2026

What an incredible weekend at the Global Case Competition at Harvard 2026!

After rounds of impressive analysis, innovative ideas, and strategic thinking, our distinguished panel of judges has selected this year's winners:
🥇 1st Place — LASF — Mannheim Business School
🥈 2nd Place — ICB Partners — Bocconi University
🥉 3rd Place — Ankurit Moong — SSCBS, University of Delhi

Congratulations to all teams for their outstanding work and commitment throughout the competition.

A special recognition to all our finalists who made it to the final round: the standard of work was exceptional, and every competitor should be proud of your performance.

P.S. Your certificates will be emailed to you within a week — thank you for your patience.

Who are you competing against?At  Global Case Competition at Harvard, you’re not just solving a case — you’re going agai...
02/16/2026

Who are you competing against?

At Global Case Competition at Harvard, you’re not just solving a case — you’re going against teams from all over the world.

Whether you’re presenting from New York or London, Paris or Jakarta, you’re part of a truly international challenge — one that unites future leaders with bold ideas and diverse perspectives.

Thank you to every team for making GCCH a global arena of innovation and excellence.

GLOBAL M&A WEBINAR SERIESTwo IFSA chapters(IFSA LSR and IFSA DTU ) are coming together to deliver a global online worksh...
02/10/2026

GLOBAL M&A WEBINAR SERIES

Two IFSA chapters(IFSA LSR and IFSA DTU ) are coming together to deliver a global online workshop series focused on M&A, bringing practical insights from professionals actively working across deals, diligence, integration, and ESG.

Whether you are exploring a career in corporate finance, consulting, or private markets—or simply want to deepen your understanding of how real M&A decisions are made—these sessions are designed to be practical, accessible, and directly relevant.

⏰️12th Feb – Beyond the Deal: Corporate Finance & Post-Merger Ex*****on
Time: 9:30am ET / 3:30pm CET / 8:00pm IST

Speaker: Parm Hari

Founder & CEO of Syntari Group with 25+ years of global C-suite experience leading integrations, carve-outs, and leadership resets.

⏰️14th Feb – ESG in M&A
Time: 2:30am ET / 8:30am CET / 1:00pm IST

Speaker: Jaspreet Singh

Product Owner & Manager BA at Fidelity International with 15+ years across investment banking and asset management.

⏰️14th Feb – Inside Financial Due Diligence: The Numbers That Drive M&A Deals
Time: 9:30am ET / 8:00pm IST / 3:30pm CET

Speaker: Aekansh Jain

Manager – Corporate Development at Accenture, with 14+ years of experience in financial due diligence and transaction advisory.

Further details on sessions will be shared in the Whatsapp Group: https://lnkd.in/ddhbQxVV

02/02/2026

THE CASE IS OUT!

The moment all of you have been preparing for has finally arrived!

Teams, check your emails to find the case package for the 11th edition of !

⏰️SUBMISSION DEADLINE⏰️

February 22nd, 2026 23:59 ET | February 23rd, 2026 at 05:59 CET

⚠️ NO LATE SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED⚠️

01/25/2026

The Global Case Competition at Harvard brings together top students from around the world to solve a real-world M&A case — now with an expanded prize pool.

🏆 1st Place: $10,000
🏆 2nd Place: $5,000
🏆 3rd Place: $2,000

Secure your place at 🔗 thecasecompetition.org

🚨 Teams with tickets — quick action needed! If you’ve already purchased a ticket, make sure your team is registered via ...
01/23/2026

🚨 Teams with tickets — quick action needed!

If you’ve already purchased a ticket, make sure your team is registered via the Google Form.

We’ll be sending out a participant vote that will directly shape the structure of the in-person event, and only registered teams will receive the poll.

Registering now ensures your team has a voice in how the Global Case Competition at Harvard experience is designed this year.

Case release is coming soon! We’re excited to share what’s ahead.

01/19/2026

⏰️CASE RELEASE IN 14 DAYS⏰️

Do you still have some questions and hesitations before joining the competition?

Here are some frequently asked questions we receive from teams interested in participating!

Are you still looking for more answers?

🔗Visit the FAQ page on our website: thecasecompetition.org

01/05/2026

Tips and Tricks

Part 3: Plan out

You and your team will only have 3 weeks to solve the case and submit the deck. Be prepared and plan out tasks and responsibilities ahead of time!

This allows your team to efficiently approach the case in the allocated time ⏰️

Creates a clear structure which will help to guide the narrative of your solution 📚

If all is according to plan, your team will have extra time to review and polish the completed deck ⏪️

Have you started planning out your solution?

🎟Secure your spot at: thecasecompetition.org

CaseCompetition

12/25/2025

🎄🎅 The GCCH wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

P.S. Regular tickets are available on:

thecasecompetition.org

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