UAE Sustainability Championship

Date: 5/9/2025 8:30:00 AM - 5/9/2025 2:30:00 PM

The UAE Sustainability Championship is an inter-university competition bringing together innovative student teams to present impactful, business-driven solutions aligned with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Teams will pitch their unique ideas focused specifically on addressing sustainability challenges in the UAE.

This event aims to foster creativity, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial innovation, offering valuable opportunities for networking, professional development, and industry exposure.

Join us to witness the brightest minds competing for exciting cash prizes and driving sustainability forward in the UAE!

Registration for Event

Venue : S P Jain School of Global Management - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Agenda

5/9/2025 1:00:00 AM → 5/9/2025 2:30:00 AM

Breakout Room Presentations & Feedback

4 breakout rooms with 4 teams each.

2-3 judges in each room.

Each team presents, followed by judges’ feedback.

Judges select the top 4 teams for the final round. (1 team from each room).

5/9/2025 6:40:00 AM → 5/9/2025 6:55:00 AM

Welcome address

Welcome address from Vice President Lakshmi Raman.

Welcome address from Dean of Global MBA and MGB program, Dr. Balakrishna Grandhi or PG Assistant Dean, Dr. Umesh Kothari.

5/8/2025 7:00:00 PM → 5/8/2025 7:50:00 PM

Panel Discussion on Sustainability in UAE

All 12 judges discuss practical sustainability efforts in the UAE. This panel discussion is led by Dr. Nada Sayarh.

5/8/2025 7:50:00 PM → 5/8/2025 8:40:00 PM

Final Round: Top 4 Teams Present

The top 4 teams present in front of everyone.

Each team gets a set time to pitch.

5/8/2025 8:50:00 PM → 5/8/2025 9:20:00 PM

Winners Announcement & Prize Distribution & Photo

Judges announce ranking of top 4 winners.

Trophies and cash prize awarded.

5/8/2025 9:20:00 PM → 5/8/2025 9:30:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Acknowledgment of Participants, judges and Final remarks by CEO & Head Dubai Campus & Director, Dr. Christopher Abraham.

5/8/2025 9:30:00 PM → 5/8/2025 10:30:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

Open networking session over lunch.

Participants interact with judges and industry professionals.

Organizers

Aakash Manohar Indugula

Head of Event

Monal Chopada

Head of Communications

Kasak Khode

Head of Marketing and Designing

Drashti Chatt

Head of Sponsorship and Finance

Krishna Sai Karthik

Head of Operations

Anjali Vatti

Head of Media Coverage and Social Media

Participants Registered

Gold

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S P Jain School of Global Management - Dubai - United Arab Emirates