About this Event
UEC is back for its second year, now co-hosted by the Schulich Entrepreneurship Club (SEC) and the Rotman Commerce International Business Association (RCIBA). Undergraduate students from Schulich, Rotman Commerce, and other universities will compete in teams of 3 to 4 to solve a real business challenge and pitch their solutions directly to professionals.
🧩 How it works
This year’s case is presented by DANI (Developing and Nurturing Independence), a Toronto charity supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Teams will hear the challenge directly from DANI, build data-driven recommendations, and pitch them to industry judges, using their business skills to create real social impact.
🤝 Our Sponsors
UEC 2026 is proudly supported by DoorDash and Desjardins.
💰 Prizes: $1,400 total
🥇 1st Place: $800
🥈 2nd Place: $400
🥉 3rd Place: $200
📝 How to Register
🎓 UEC is open to undergraduate students only.
👥 Teams must have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 members. Don’t have a team? Individual sign-ups are welcome, and we’ll pair you with other participants to form a team. Individuals who are not placed on a team will be eligible for a refund.
UEC tickets are non-refundable, with one exception: individuals who are not placed on a team will receive a full refund.
- Purchase your ticket here on Eventbrite. Every participant must buy their own ticket before registering.
- RSVP on RC Portal (Rotman Commerce students only). RSVPing on RC Portal is mandatory for Rotman Commerce students. Schulich students and students from other universities do not need to RSVP on RC Portal.
- Register on Google Forms by Saturday, November 7, at 11:59 PM. Once everyone has a ticket, the team captain fills out the form once for the whole team. Individuals should fill out the form on their own: https://forms.gle/LarZnt7mTYAFYZyZ7
- Check your email. Team captains and individual registrants will receive the Virtual Case Launch link and event details before November 8.
Admission will only be granted to undergraduate students with a valid Eventbrite ticket.
📅 Day 1: Virtual Case Launch
Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Online
Attendance is mandatory for all team members.
The case is released live on call, with DANI walking you through their challenge and highlighting exactly what they’re looking for. A live Q&A follows, so you can ask DANI your questions directly before you start working.
- 11:00 AM: Registration
- 11:10 AM: Opening Remarks
- 11:20 AM: Opening Panel
- 11:50 AM: Case Release, Briefing and Q&A with DANI
- 12:50 PM: Closing Remarks and Sign-Off
🏆 Day 2: Case Presentations
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM | UTSU Student Commons, 230 College St
Registration opens at 9:30 AM. Dress code is business formal.
Presentation day! Teams pitch their solutions to a panel of industry judges, and the day is packed with industry workshops and networking opportunities with our Sponsors, judges, and panelists. The top 3 teams advance to the final round and present again for the win.
- 9:30 AM: Registration and Breakfast
- 10:20 AM: Opening Remarks
- 10:40 AM: Industry Workshop
- 12:00 PM: Preliminary Presentations
- 1:50 PM: Lunch and Activities
- 3:00 PM: Panel and Top 3 Announcement
- 3:40 PM: Networking
- 4:40 PM: Top 3 Teams Present
- 5:40 PM: Awards and Closing Remarks
Schedule is tentative and may change.
🍽️ All tickets include breakfast and lunch on Day 2.
✨ Why attend
- Make a real impact. Solve a real challenge for DANI, a local charity supporting adults with developmental disabilities.
- Hear from industry leaders. Learn about career paths and ask your questions at our industry panel.
- Network with professionals. Connect with our Sponsors, judges, and panelists and learn about career opportunities.
- Sharpen your pitch with improv. Practise thinking on your feet in a case-focused improv session led by Yes Unlimited.
- Meet students across schools. Connect with driven undergraduates from Schulich, Rotman, and beyond.
- Build real skills. Practise strategy, problem-solving, and presenting under pressure.
📬 Questions?
Reach out to us at [email protected] or [email protected], or message us on Instagram at @schulichentrepreneurshipclub and @rc.iba.
Event venue & nearby stays
UTSU Student Commons, 230 College Street, Toronto, Canada
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