To nominate a team from your university, please apply through the form on our website. Teams are selected based on past performance in case competitions and the global presence and reputation of the business school. Selected universities must form a team of 4 undergraduate students, each no more than 4 years from the start of their degree, plus one faculty advisor.
Each team must consist of 4 undergraduate students. Each university may
register one team for ACC 2027. Teams are also permitted to have 1 faculty
advisor to accompany them throughout the competition.
The competition is spread out over 7 days and runs from the 9th of February to
the 15th of February 2027. After the arrival day on the 9th of February, the days that follow
are filled with intense case solving, exploring the beautiful sights of
Amsterdam and numerous socializing and networking opportunities.
The teams will tackle an 8-hour business case and a 24-hour business case, each followed by a preliminary round and a final round of presentations.
We partner with companies for case sponsorships, workshops, and networking events throughout the competition week. If you are interested in partnership packages, please reach out to our acquisitions team via the contact page. We would love to discuss how your company can get involved.
The teams cover all costs associated with academic and professional sessions, social and cultural activities in Amsterdam, exclusive networking events, and most lunches, plus some dinners during the competition week. Flights and accommodation are not included, these are arranged by the participating universities. To keep logistics smooth, all teams are required to book their stay at the designated competition hotel. Selected teams receive booking details by email.
Yes, all cases are real business challenges provided by our partner companies. Previous editions featured an 8-hour case by Hilton Hotels on improving ESG initiatives across their hospitality portfolio, and a 24-hour case by AB InBev in developing and launching a new product. Teams present their solutions to a jury of senior business leaders and academic professionals, so the teams are solving the same problem these companies face today.
The top 3 teams of the whole competition receive medals, with the overall winner receiving a trophy.