Timeline

From March 4 to March 21, 2026, concluding with the final on-campus defense.

4TH MAR
Case Release & Onboarding
7TH MAR
Case Briefing & Industry Engagement
9 - 11TH MAR
1st Round of Consultations
11TH MAR 11:59PM
First Screening: Initial Submission
13TH MAR
Top 10 Teams Release
14, 16, & 17TH MAR
2nd Round of Consultations
18TH MAR 12:00PM
Second Screening: Final Submission
19TH MAR
Top 5 Teams Release
21ST MAR
Final Defense & Award Day

Guidelines

Participants are expected to follow the guidelines outlined below. All deadlines and requirements are strictly enforced.

Case Release and Onboarding

1
The competition officially begins on March 4, 2026 and will be conducted online.
2
Participants will attend an onboarding session with the Project Directors, which includes:
  • Introduction to MISA and IM Summit
  • Walkthrough of the competition flow
  • Grouping of individual sign-ups
  • Breakout sessions and Q&A segment
3
The official business case will be released online after the onboarding session.
4
Only registered participants will be granted access to the business case.

Case Briefing & Industry Engagement

1
On March 7, 2026, participants are required to go to Ateneo for an on-campus session.
2
This session includes:
  • A business case presentation
  • A Q&A session with professionals from CISCO
  • Introduction to the partner company, mentors, and judges
3
Sign-ups for the first round of consultations will be posted on this day.

1st Round of Consultations

1
Online consultations will be held on March 9, 10, and 11, 2026.
2
Participants may consult with their chosen mentor via online.
3
Consultation slots are first come, first served.
4
The availability and schedule of consultations are subject to the mentors' discretion.

First Screening: Initial Submission

1
The deadline for the initial submission is March 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
2

Each team must submit a high-level summary of their proposed solution, which must include:

  • Brief summary of the problem statement
  • Executive summary of the solution
    • Objectives
    • Functionality
    • Scope
    • Limitations
  • Business Model Canvas
    • Customer Segments
    • Value Proposition
    • Key Activities
Submission Format

FILE FORMAT

PDF

FILENAME FORMAT

[Team Name] Business Case Proposal IM Summit 2026

SUBMISSION EMAIL

misaimsummit@gmail.com

EMAIL SUBJECT LINE

[Team Name] 1st Submission IM Summit 2026

Release of Top 10 Teams

1
On March 13, 2026, the Top 10 Teams will be announced.
2
Sign-up sheets for the next round of consultations will be released for qualified teams.

Second Screening: Final Submission

1
The final submission deadline is March 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
2

Each team must submit a high-level executive summary that includes:

  • Brief summary of the problem statement
  • Executive summary of the solution
  • Description of the solution including:
    • Objectives
    • How the solution works
    • Proposed features
      • What proposed features does your solution have?
      • How do you intend to address the specific problems and needs of the case partner?
      • What are the scope and limitations of your solution?
  • Business Model Canvas
    • Customer Segments
      • For whom are you creating value? Define the specific target market, users, or customers that will either pay, receive, or decide on the value proposition.
    • Value Proposition
      • Which of the customers’ problems are you helping to solve?
      • What do the customers need that your value proposition addresses?
      • What are the quantitative and qualitative benefits of your solution?
      • When do you think these benefits will be realized?
    • Key Activities
      • What uniquely strategic things does your solution have to deliver its proposition?
      • What does your solution have that delivers the value proposition?

2nd Round of Consultations (Top 10)

1
The second round of online consultations will be held on March 14, 16, and 17, 2026.
2
Only the Top 10 teams are eligible to participate.
3
Teams may further refine their proposed solutions with their chosen mentors.
4
Consultation schedules remain subject to mentor availability.

Final Defense & Deliberation

1
On March 21, 2026, the Top 5 teams will return to campus to defend their final proposals.
2
Each team will be given:
  • 20 minutes to present
  • 20 minutes for Q&A and panel feedback
3
After all presentations, the panel will deliberate and determine:
  • The Top 3 teams
  • The IM Summit Champion

Prize Pool

Awards for the Top 3 Teams and Grand Champion.

₱10K
3RD PLACE
₱20K
2ND PLACE
₱30K
1ST PLACE

Interested in participating?

Signups are open from February 11 to March 2, 2026 11:59 PM!