Award Ceremony | Business Case Challenge 26

✨ Welcome & Opening Remarks
Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of this year's Business Case Challenge participants. The evening will be opened by Prof. Jonas Puck and Jim Lefebre, reflecting on another year of innovation, collaboration, and impact.

🤝 Exclusive Corporate Roundtables (Invitation Only)
Before the official ceremony, winning teams will have the opportunity to engage in small-group discussions with corporate partners and the VALPOP initiative. An exclusive setting to exchange ideas, reflect on the submitted solutions, and discuss how students, companies, universities, and policymakers can jointly contribute to a more sustainable future.

🏆 Winner Pitches & Award Ceremony
Experience the strongest solutions of the Business Case Challenge 2026 as the winning teams from Erste Group, Wiener Städtische and OMV present their ideas live on stage. Discover how students tackled real-world business challenges and hear what made their solutions stand out.

🎓 Bridging Disciplines
A special keynote by Mag. et Dr.rer.soc.oec. Christina Holweg on the importance of connecting different disciplines, perspectives and stakeholders to create meaningful innovation.

🥂 Networking Dinner & Celebration
Conclude the evening with dinner, drinks and networking. Meet fellow winners, company representatives, jury members and members of the Business Case Challenge community in a relaxed atmosphere.