Thinking Out of the CUBE – international case competition at Corvinus

The competition, jointly organized by Corvinus University and Corvinus Case Track Community (CCTC), was a remarkable journey filled with unforgettable experiences and excitement for all participants. Teams from 16 different countries spanning 4 continents – Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia – came together to compete.  

Participants tackled three professional cases provided by leading Hungarian companies across various industries. From NN Insurance’s life insurance segment challenge to Mertcontrol Group’s agricultural sector scenario and Tremau Trust & Safety’s call for innovative strategies in software and consultancy services, contestants navigated through a spectrum of real-world business dilemmas. Competitors had different time intervals to solve these cases, ranging from two weeks to twenty-four hours and seven hours, allowing them to earn placement in various categories or overall performance recognition. Beyond the competitive arena, participants engaged in numerous business workshops, enriching their professional perspectives within the framework of CUBE. Viktor Dörfler’s lecture on “AI or Intuition? Friends or Foes?” provided every attendee with invaluable insights.  

The climax of the competition was the final showdown on April 11th, where the top 4 out of the 16 outstanding teams competed head-to-head. The finalists delivered high-quality presentations, showcasing innovative yet practical solutions in professional business consulting manner, supported by exhaustive market research and analysis. These presentations provided valuable lessons for the audience.  

With great pleasure, we declare the overall winners of CUBE 2024: 

1st place: Tidal Consulting – The University of Melbourne 

2nd place: Snow Consulting – University of Minnesota 

3rd place: Nova Consulting – Niagara College Canada 

Huge congratulations to the winners, whose outstanding performance throughout the competition exemplified the importance of creativity, teamwork, and perseverance. Of course, we extend our congratulations to all participating teams, hoping that the competition served as a place for learning, growth, and the forging of enduring international bonds and friendships.  

This event held significant importance for both the university and CCTC, as our students consistently excel in international competitions – however, being on the organizing side was a new and special experience. The event significantly contributed to the development of the student organization and the building of professional relationships.  

Our gratitude extends to our esteemed university instructors: Miklós Kozma, Ph.D. – Academic Director, Bence Pistrui, Ph.D. – Project Manager, Miklós Stocker, Ph.D., Habil., Zsolt Matyusz, Ph.D. as well as CCTC President Fanni Fakli, and our students: Dóra Gaál, Bence Gál, Petra Jenei, Noémi Kopka, Dániel Kostyal, Petra Anna László, Éva Molnár, Levente Neszt, Márton Nyikos, Zsanett Örsi, Emma Petrovicz, Alexandra Pongrácz, Csilla Szalay, Trisztán Tóth, András Zareczky, and Péter Zombori. 

Furthermore, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the competition – judges, sponsors, additional organizers, and team buddies alike. We eagerly await next year’s competition! 

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