UMSI Theme Year Case Study Competition Final Presentations

Monday, November 4 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
3100 North Quad - Ehrlicher Room

Centered around the Future of Work theme and anchored by Michigan’s Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer Ben Marchionna’s Keynote, participating students will address a critical social and economic issue for the state of Michigan: Transforming the state of Michigan’s innovation economy.

In the case study competition finals, students will present their ideas to shape the future of work in Michigan. Presentations will engage the intersection of this topic with crucial interest areas such as the University of Michigan’s reputation and future, the evolution of the automotive industry, the conservation of the state’s natural resources, renewable energy, manufacturing, and the growth of tech hubs and innovation districts.

Register to attend in person or virtually using the registration form link on the right!

Learn more about the competition via the UMSI Theme Year Case Study Website at https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/umsi-theme-year/case-study-competition

The top two presenting teams will win $2500 and $1000 respectively.

The following panel of judges will select the top teams:

Nando Felten | Co-Founder COO, Building Successful Bridges
Lauren (Atkins) Budde | Director of Academic Content Strategy, U-M Center for Innovation
Audrey Villarreal | Startup Strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software
Andre Ray MSI ' 22 | Co-Founder, Head of Film Production and Development, Paris Films

Contact umsi-FOWcasestudy@umich.edu with questions.