APEX Global aims to integrate two different schools of thought of business and IT to produce a unique case challenge. Become a forum of learning and professional development for the next generation of Business-IT leaders. Develop each participating individual to strengthen his or her ability to contribute to cross functional and cross cultural teams addressing complex problems at the interface of IT and Business.

A real-life business case will be presented to participating teams who will be given 24 hours to develop an innovative business recommendation and prepare a set of slides to be presented over 3 rounds:

Round 1 – Business Aspects of Recommendation Teams will be assessed on the business aspects of their recommendations: Innovation, business, process design, role of IT in Business,return on investment and information architecture.

Round 2 – IT Aspects of Recommendation Teams will be evaluated on the IT aspects of their recommendations: IT architecture, IT infrastructure, IT agility and new components requirement.

Round 3 – Final Round & Lightning Round A change in the scenario will be introduced and teams will be evaluated on the adaptability of their business-IT recommendations. There will also be a rapid-fire Q & A session after the teams’ presentations.