Business Case DAY 2025

📅Date: April 4, 2025

📌Location: WU Vienna

Are you ready to take on real-world business challenges, gain exclusive insights from top industry leaders, and connect with Austria’s leading companies? The Business Case Challenge Day 2025 at WU Vienna is your chance to experience an exciting day of learning, networking, and competition. This event is designed for high school and university studentswho want to test their strategic thinking, explore innovative solutions, and showcase their talents in front of executives, investors, and industry pioneers.

The day kicks off with inspiring keynotes from successful founders and business leaders who will share their experiences, challenges, and lessons learned. You’ll gain first-hand insights into the world of entrepreneurship, corporate strategy, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives. Following this, participants will have the opportunity to meet leading Austrian companies at the Partner Zone, where they can engage in valuable conversations, explore career opportunities, and get a closer look at industry trends.

For those looking to dive deeper into sustainability and corporate responsibility, the ESG Business Case Workshop, hosted by Horváth & Partners, offers a hands-on learning experience. Here, students will work through real-world ESG challenges with expert consultants and discover how companies integrate sustainability into their business strategies.(Limited spots available -- International Teams First– registration required.)

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The highlight of the day is the Business Case Pitch Challenge, where teams will tackle one of three real-world business cases provided by partner companies. After weeks of preparation, selected teams will present their solutions to a jury of corporate executives, competing for a €1,500 prize pool (€750 for Best Business Case & €750 for Best Pitch)

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(Limited spots available -- registration required -- Selection will be made through a randomized allocation process from the registered participants )

Info: Bernhard Niesner (Co-Founder & Former CEO, Busuu)
• Built Busuu into a 100M+ user language-learning platform, acquired for €385M.
• Now an angel investor supporting edtech & climate tech startups.
• Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year (UK). Michael Kowatschew (Co-Founder, Heizma.at & Investor)
• Serial entrepreneur & climate tech investor.
• Driving carbon-neutral home transformation with Heizma.at.
• Former President of Sigma Squared, investor at Morgen Ventures & Sequoia Capital scout.

Info: Case Presentations 10:00 – 11:30
Meet our partners 11:30 – 13:00

Info: Registration ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kRHHm2FjsODFVk92s0w9x_i9bFPyk-gWB2UPMvwgFgo/viewform?ts=67bdb0c8&exids=71471483,71471477&edit_requested=true With Consulting Partner Horvath & Partners, (Sitzungssaal A) 11:00 – 13:00

Info: Registration -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NQ8RuF7vBvbxVZvExgfSjp-1PO0oFIgcGQl3bHTG_Xw/viewform?ts=67bdb05c&exids=71471483,71471477&edit_requested=true
Jury presentations 16:30 – 18:00
Teams are asked to present on of the three cases
Award Ceremony 18:00 – 18:30
Winners for best business case
Winners for best pitch

Info: After a day of innovation, competition, and networking, it’s time to relax, celebrate, and connect with fellow participants, industry professionals, and new friends at the BCC After-Party!

? Location: Café Stein
? Hosted by: IB Club & BFC Vienna
? Vibes: Great music, exciting conversations, and an electric atmosphere

Whether you’re celebrating your pitch, toasting to new connections, or just looking to enjoy a great night out, this is the perfect way to wrap up BCC Day in style!

? Spots are limited – Secure your free add-on ticket now!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

WU, Welthandelsplatz, Wien, Austria