Consulting Case Competition in partnership with Simon Pfister, SBC founder Florian Weiser, and Zurich-based company Eturnity.
Sign-ups are closed. Questions about your spot or ticket go to SBC Social Business Club.
RISE is a flagship initiative of the Social Business Club at the University of St. Gallen, designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world impact. The program brings together motivated students and forward-thinking companies to collaborate on pressing challenges in sustainability, innovation, and responsible business.
Over the course of approximately two weeks, interdisciplinary teams of students work intensively on real case studies provided by partner organizations. These challenges reflect current strategic questions faced by companies operating in areas such as sustainable transformation, digital innovation, and responsible growth.
Throughout the program, students receive input and guidance from experienced professionals, academics, and industry partners. Introductory sessions equip participants with the fundamentals of consulting and structured problem-solving, while company representatives provide context and feedback on their respective case studies.
The program culminates in a final event where teams present their solutions to company representatives and a panel of judges. The best-performing teams are recognized and awarded, followed by a networking apéro that fosters exchange between students, professionals, and organizers.
RISE Program Overview
🚀 April 20 | 15:30–20:00 | Hilti Innovation Room (Square)
Kick-Off & Introduction Session Introduction to RISE, team and company presentations, and consulting fundamentals with Prof. Simon Pfister & Student Impact, including the launch of the Bluetools trial case.
💡 April 22 | 19:00–21:00 | Bodensee Room (Square)
Trial Case Presentations (Bluetools) Teams present their solutions to the trial case and receive individual feedback.
🌱 April 23 | 15:00–16:00 | Online
Eturnity Case Introduction Official case launch by Eturnity, including problem overview and Q&A session.
🏆 April 29 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Hilti Innovation Room (Square)
Final Presentations & Awards Ceremony Final team presentations to judges, followed by prize ceremony and networking apéro.
Prizes include: 350.- for the winning team, HSG Merch, Goodie Bags, Access to SBC's infamous Barbecue Night, Pizza, and more to come!
This event has been cancelled
