Sustainable Innovation Summit međunarodno je natjecanje studenta poslijediplomskih studija koje organizira sveučilište Thunderbird iz Phoenixa, SAD, a na kojemu se već dvije godine natječu i naši poslijediplomci. Kao i svake godine cilj natjecanja je stvaranje kreativnih i inovativnih rješenja za stvarne poslovne izazove, uz uvažavanje društveno, ekonomski i ekološki prihvatljivih poslovnih praksi. Sponzori natjecanja su velike internacionalne korporacije, a glavna nagrada je $20,000. Više o ovogodišnjem natjecanju i prijavama pročitajte u nastavku teksta!
The Thunderbird Sustainable Innovation Summit is a unique event that inspires, educates, and promotes sustainable and creative thinking in the global business arena.
What’s at stake? $20,000 and the Title “Global Champions of Sustainable Innovation.”
Team early registration runs until noon on September 20. Teams can save $50 by registering early.
How the Summit Works
1. Student Teams Register Online
Registration deadline is Oct. 5 2008
2. Registered Teams Compete in Online Challenge
Teams receive a question Oct. 6 and have one week to submit their sustainable solution
3. Judges Review Team Submissions/Announce Top 10 Teams
4. Top 10 Teams Invited to Final Challenge/Given Two New Questions
Invitation-only Final Challenge takes place on Thunderbird campus Nov. 13-15
5. Top 10 Teams Compete in Final Challenge
Teams present their solutions live to summit sponsors and judges
6. Winning Team Crowned “Global Champions of Sustainable Innovation” & Awarded $20,000
Second place team receives $5,000; third place receives $3,000
