Wing Lung Bank International Institute for Business Development

Since its establishment in 1993, the Wing Lung Bank International Institute for Business Development (IIBD) is a global consortium of 18 universities. Its mission is to enhance international business education through collaborations. IIBD organises a range of activities, including its flagship case competition hosted by HKBU.

Member Universities Member Universities

IIBD invites tertiary institutions from around the world to join as
members and participate in policy-making at the IIBD Board Meeting.

Swinburne University of Technology

University of Western Sydney

Simon Fraser University

Hong Kong Baptist University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Tsinghua University

Sun Yat-Sen University

Lund University

Stockholm University

Assumption University

Universiteit van Amsterdam

Ateneo de Manila University

University of Leeds

University of Strathclyde

Baylor University

Mercer University

Ohio University

Pace University

Enquiries:
(852) 3411 5241
busd-global@hkbu.edu.hk

IIBD offers unique study tours for different learning objectives in Hong Kong and China.

An MBA delegation from the Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, Germany An MBA delegation from the Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, Germany

An MBA delegation from the Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, Germany

An EMBA Delegation from the Luiss University, Italy An EMBA Delegation from the Luiss University, Italy

An EMBA Delegation from the Luiss University, Italy

An EMBA delegation from the California State University, Fresno, USA An EMBA delegation from the California State University, Fresno, USA

An EMBA delegation from the California State University, Fresno, USA

An EMBA Delegation from the Feng Chia University, Taiwan An EMBA Delegation from the Feng Chia University, Taiwan

An EMBA Delegation from the Feng Chia University, Taiwan

A Delegation from the University of San Diego, USA A Delegation from the University of San Diego, USA

A Delegation from the University of San Diego, USA

A Delegation from the University of Adelaide, Australia A Delegation from the University of Adelaide, Australia

A Delegation from the University of Adelaide, Australia

Enquiries:
(852) 3411 5241
busd-global@hkbu.edu.hk
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We cordially invite business students, who would like to challenge themselves and learn to excel under pressure, to participate in the IIBD International Case Competition 2026 co-organised by the School of Business of Hong Kong Baptist University and Thammasat University.

Application Deadline: 15 May 2026 Friday (11:59pm Hong Kong Time) 

APPLY NOW - click here to win up to USD1,700! 

Theme: Ethical AI for Sustainable Business Growth

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  • Gold Prize: USD1,500 per team and Trophy
  • Silver Prize: USD900 per team and Trophy
  • Bronze Prize: USD700 per team and Trophy
  • Best Presenter Award: USD200 and Trophy

  • Open to all business students from universities worldwide.
  • Each university can nominate ONE team. Maximum of 4 students per team, with no more than one graduate student from the same institution.
  • Students of the same team must come from the same institution at the time of application. 
  • Each team should be supervised by a faculty supervisor.

Application deadline

15 May 2026 (Fri) at 11:59pm (Hong Kong Time)

First-round case assigned to all participating teams

15 June 2026 (Mon) at 11am (Hong Kong Time) 

Submission deadline of the oral presentation video and presentation slides of the First-round case

16 June 2026 (Tue) at 11am (Hong Kong Time)

Result announcement of six finalist teams, including one team from each hosting institution

1 September 2026 (Tue)

Finalist teams hosted in Thammasat University, Thailand 

4 to 7 November 2026, with final round to take place on 5 November 2026

First Round

  • Each team will be assigned a case on 15 June 2026 Monday at 11am (Hong Kong Time) by email. Participants have to analyse the case and submit an oral presentation video and a copy of the presentation slides in PDF format by 16 June 2026 Tuesday at 11am (Hong Kong Time) via the designated online submission link.
  • The duration of the presentation video should be between 8 and 10 minutes.
  • The presentation video must be conducted in English.
  • The presentation video should be in MP4 format and recorded via the ZOOM platform.
  • All team members should participate in the presentation and show their faces in the video.

Final Round

  • Four finalist teams plus one team from each hosting institution will be selected to enter the Final-round Competition to be held on 5 November 2026 Thursday at Thammasat University in Thailand.
  • Each finalist team has five hours to research, analyse, develop a set of action plans, and make recommendations to a business case.
  • Each finalist team will be given 15 minutes to present and 20 minutes to answer judges’ questions.

First Round

  1. Identification of Main Problems
  2. Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
  3. Identification and Evaluation of Alternatives
  4. Implementation and Plan of Actions
  5. Presentation Format and Style 

Final Round

  1. Identification of Main Problems
  2. Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis 
  3. Identification and Evaluation of Alternatives
  4. Implementation and Plan of Actions
  5. Presentation Format and Style 
  6. Handling of Questions

Free accommodation from 4-7 November 2026 (3 nights) with a maximum of three twin-bedded rooms will be provided to each finalist team. Extra rooms and/or nights will be paid on participating teams’ own expenses.

The IIBD International Case Competition 2024, with the theme "Water for the World," was co-organised by the School of Business of Hong Kong Baptist University and Windesheim University of Applied Sciences. This year, it attracted 51 teams from 20 countries/regions to participate in the First Round. After an intense showcase of wit, creativity, and innovative thinking by the six finalist teams on 7 November 2024, the Competition concluded successfully. We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Competition:

2024 Competition Highlights
Gold Prize:
U of the Philippines Diliman 1 U of the Philippines Diliman 1
U of the Philippines Diliman 2 U of the Philippines Diliman 2
Team from University of the Philippines Diliman, The Philippines

Miss Aleisha Hailey O. UY (Team Leader)

Miss Chelsea Denise T. CREGENCIA

Miss Karla S. LORENA

Miss Ma. Angelica Grace L. RAPAL

 

Silver Prize:
Ateneo de Manila U 1 Ateneo de Manila U 1
Ateneo de Manila U 2 Ateneo de Manila U 2
Team from Ateneo de Manila University, The Philippines

Miss Sofia Marianne SO (Team Leader)

Mr. Paolo Nicolo OPEÑA

Miss Maria Daniela Sofia PEDROSA

Mr. Aiji UMEMORI

 

Bronze Prize:
U of New South Wales 1 U of New South Wales 1
U of New South Wales 2 U of New South Wales 2
Team from University of New South Wales, Australia

Mr. Saharsha Dhan TULADHAR (Team Leader)

Mr. Manas GUPTA

Miss Megan WANG

Mr. Kerwin MA

 

Best Presenter Award:
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Miss Karla S. LORENA, University of the Philippines Diliman, The Philippines

 

Congratulations to all the winners for their remarkable performance!

 

Established in 2008, the IIBD International Case Competition is a leading international case competition that opens for IIBD member and non-member universities worldwide to participate. Over a thousand high-calibre business students from leading institutions around the world have participated in this Competition, which is a unique learning platform for students to apply their knowledge, critical thinking, and creativity to solve real-life business issues. It also provides a great opportunity for participants to network with other participating teams and impactful industry professionals from across the globe.

Enquiries:
(852) 3411 5241
busd-global@hkbu.edu.hk