Thunderbird – Sustainable Innovation Summit

16.09.2008.

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