About
Business, made accessible
Momentum is a student-led business case competition built on the belief that opportunity in business and leadership should never depend on where you come from or what you can afford.
Our mission
Opportunity, for every student
Momentum Case Competition is a student-led, financially accessible high school business conference. It was built on the simple belief that meaningful business and leadership opportunities should be accessible to every youth — regardless of background, previous experience, or financial constraints.
We address financial barriers directly by keeping the conference free and open to all high school students from across Greater Vancouver. There is no entry fee, and no prior case-competition experience is expected. What matters is the willingness to think, collaborate, and present.
Students come together in teams of four to six to analyze a real-world business case, develop strategic solutions, and present their recommendations to panels of professionals across a range of business fields. Alongside the competition, the day features youth speakers and networking built to shape the future leaders of business.
How the day works
From case to pitch, in a day
The schedule
A day at Momentum
A sample run of show from the inaugural conference. Exact timing for the next iteration will be shared closer to the date.
Check-in & opening
Delegates arrive at UBC Sauder, meet their teams, and hear the welcome address.
Case release
The business case is unveiled and the preparation window begins.
Lunch & speakers
Fuel up and hear from youth speakers between working sessions.
Presentations
Teams present their recommendations to professional judging panels.
Awards & networking
Winners are announced, followed by open networking to close the day.
The inaugural conference
April 11, 2026
UBC Sauder
Momentum's first iteration was hosted at the UBC Sauder School of Business, bringing together high school delegates from across Greater Vancouver for a full day of strategy, presentation, and connection — capped by a $1,000 cash prize and an iPhone 17e for the winning team.
