Conference
Venue
Ascend 2025 will take place at the UBC Sauder School of Business and the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre.
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Located in Vancouver, Canada’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, UBC Sauder provides a global business perspective at a dynamic crossroads of the international marketplace. Ascend is beyond ecstatic to return to UBC Sauder for our second iteration.
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In addition, due to overwhelming interest, Ascend will be hosting several conference events in the nearby Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre to accommodate all the attendees. Please note that Registration and Check-In will be conducted in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre as well.
Explore the Competition Streams
[1] Novice Competition Stream
With the Novice Competition Stream, we want all attendees to experience the world of case competition in a comfortable and supportive setting.​​
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A core element of the Novice Stream is the comprehensive Introduction to Case Competition session led by seasoned case competition veterans on the Prosper Foundation Board of Directors. The Ascend and Prosper Foundation team will be dissecting all elements of a case competition from reading the case to crafting the presentation slide deck. The session will include live demonstration of previously used cases and how to break down the problems strategically.
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The winning team of the Novice Competition Stream will receive a $500 cash prize.
[2] Advanced Competition Stream
With the Advanced Competition Stream, we want to provide veteran case competition teams to further develop their skills through specific bootcamps in their areas of improvement.
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Whether you want to develop your public speaking or slide deck design skills, our wide variety of workshops have been tailored to suit your interest. In addition, you will be able to challenge yourself by competing with other individuals with similar backgrounds and experiences.
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The winning team of the Advanced Competition Stream will receive a $750 cash prize.
You can qualify for the Advanced Competition Stream if you have attended at least two (2) case competitions prior to registering for Ascend or have qualified for the Prosper Ivey Invitational Competition via Ascend 2024, STRIVE 2025, or Prosper 2025.
Conference Schedule
Registration
8:15 – 9:00
Opening Ceremony
9:00 – 9:45
Workshop 1
10:00 – 10:35
Workshop 2
10:45 – 11:20
Lunch
11:20 – 12:00
Case Release & Presentations
12:10 – 5:00
Finalist Presentations
5:15 – 6:30
Closing Ceremony
6:30 – 6:55
Prosper360
Your Digital Key to All Prosper Foundation Events
Introducing Prosper360, your brand new digital key for all Prosper Foundation events. With Prosper360 and your unique login credentials, you can now view your personalized event schedules for all conferences, receive notifications and reminders about the events, and interact with other participants through a centralized platform. ​
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As the only organization of its kind to offer such a comprehensive digital platform, Ascend Competition and Prosper Foundation are proud to fulfill our mission of being a leading innovator in the sector.
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You can download the Prosper360 app today in the App Store and Google Play Store.
