Registrations are open for the Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition at the Cornell Emerging Market Institute Conference in the United States. This year’s Conference is centered around the theme of New Rules, New Opportunities: Leveraging Uncertainty for Growth.
The goal of the case competition is to identify and answer questions that real businesses and managers are posing today in relation to Emerging Markets. The growing role of Emerging Multinationals in the Business world continues to evolve, and this case competition seeks to challenge us to come up with the win-win solutions for the company.
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When is the Application Deadline:
📅 August 28, 2025 (Team details submission deadline)
📅 September 8, 2025 (Final registration deadline)
Tell Me About the Competition:
The Cornell Emerging Markets Institute (EMI) Corning Case Competition is part of the U.S.’s leading annual Emerging Markets Conference. The 2025 theme is “New Rules, New Opportunities: Leveraging Uncertainty for Growth.”
The competition challenges student teams to propose innovative, practical solutions to real-world business problems faced by companies operating in emerging markets.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
Business, Management, Finance, Strategy, Consulting, Emerging Markets, International Development, and related fields.
Type:
Case Competition (Team-based).
Who Can Apply?
- MBA and graduate students
- Students interested in business strategy, emerging markets, and global management.
- Teams must register with: team lead, member names, MBA classes, and contact details.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Round 1: Submission of written case solutions.
- Top finalists selected based on quality of analysis, recommendations, implementation feasibility, and creativity.
- Finalist teams present live at the Cornell EMI Conference (Nov 6, 2025).
Which Countries Are Eligible?
🌍 Open to international teams (no nationality restrictions).
Where will the Competition be Held?
📍 Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA (as part of the 2025 EMI Conference).
How Many Awards?
🏆 Prizes for the Top 3 finalist teams.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
💰 1st Place: $6,000
💰 2nd Place: $3,000
💰 3rd Place: $1,000
- Networking with industry leaders, recruiters, and global peers.
How Long Will the Competition Last?
- Registration period: Aug 18 – Sep 8, 2025
- Case release: Sep 10, 2025
- Submission deadline: Sep 17, 2025
- Final presentations: Nov 6, 2025
- Winners announced: Nov 7, 2025
How to Apply:
Submit your team details (Team lead, members, MBA classes, phone & email, competition name) before the deadline.
Visit the Competition Webpage for Details:
🔗 Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition
