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The HKGCC Business Case Competition is an annual competition hosted by Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC). The competition aims to foster the sharing of ideas between tertiary students and businesses and to motivate students to apply the skills and knowledge learned in class to develop solutions for real-life business challenges.

We are delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the HKU-Accenture Business Consulting Programme (BCP) 2023-24, held on February 24, 2024. This year marked the sixth edition of the programme, which aims to equip students with industry knowledge, exposure, and essential skills for the business consulting field, allowing them to apply their university education in practical scenarios.

Two current Undergraduate Students, Mr. Christopher Lee [Year 4 - BBA(IS)], and Mr. Leslie Li [(Year 4 BFin(AMPB)] have been nominated by the Faculty as student representatives for attending the Cultivating Authentic Leadership Beta Gamma Sigma Conference in Washington, D.C. from 8-10 February 2024.

The China Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao Digital Economy Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2024 was hosted by the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) and HKU SAAS Data Science Lab, and organized by International Association of Business Management Simulation. The Competition aimed to promote informatization and advance the modernization of economic and trade practices, and served as a platform for students to demonstrate their talents and engage in exchange activities. Students were required to submit a business plan and prepare related PowerPoints for a road show. On January 20, 2024, 10 finalist teams from 8 universities in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao competed. The HKU team was awarded the 2^nd Runner-up!

The Investing in the Future University Competition 2023 by Pictet Asset Management provided an opportunity for students from universities in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan to act as investment managers in Pictet Asset Management's thematic equities team and to identify a company with attractive growth prospects that offers products and/or services tackling the world's pressing environmental issues. The competition consisted of two stages. Students were required to submit a concise proposal which was evaluated by the screening panel, composed of sustainability and investment experts from Pictet Asset Management and the International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD). The finalists were shortlisted to present their ideas to a panel of judges, composed of top-tier industry experts, who evaluated the pitches and determined the ultimate winners of the competition. Out of around 800 talented participants representing 21 universities across Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, HKU team was awarded the 2^nd Runner-up!