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2026 Larsen Leaders Academy Case Competition
Case Competition Teams of 3-4 Analytics Course Critical Thinking
Important Dates
Registration Ends
February 3 at 11:30 PM
File Submissions Open
February 9 at 9:00 AM
Registration Opens
January 20 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes
February 3 at 11:30 PM
Competition Starts
February 13 at 9:00 AM
File Submissions Open
February 9 at 9:00 AM
File Submissions Due
February 12 at 9:00 AM
Judging Finished
February 13 at 5:00 PM
Competition Information

Hosted by Purdue’s Larsen Leaders Academy and sponsored by Wabash, this is your chance to showcase your problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork!

Teams of students prepare presentations with recommendations on real-world business challenges. Judges, including Purdue faculty and Wabash representatives, will award:

  • 1st Place: $4,000

  • 2nd Place: $2,000

  • 3rd Place: $1,000

  • Outstanding Presenter Awards

💡 Total prize pool: $8,000!

Open to all Daniels students. Each team must include at least one Larsen Leaders student.


Key Dates

  • Registration Deadline: February 3, 11:59 PM

  • **(Will this happen again?) Mandatory Wabash Networking Event: Learn about Wabash, connect with professionals, and gain insights.

  • Case Drop: February 9, 12:00 PM (noon)

  • Mandatory Team Workshop: February 10, 4:00-5:00 PM, KRAN 140 (one team member must attend)

  • Optional Case Competition Workshop: February 10, 5:00-6:00 PM, KRAN 140

  • Presentation Materials Due: February 12, 12:00 PM EST

  • Competition Day: February 13, 9:00 AM

Hosted by Purdue’s Larsen Leaders Academy and sponsored by Wabash, this is your chance to showcase your problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork!

Teams of students prepare presentations with recommendations on real-world business challenges. Judges, including Purdue faculty and Wabash representatives, will award:

  • 1st Place: $4,000

  • 2nd Place: $2,000

  • 3rd Place: $1,000

  • Outstanding Presenter Awards

💡 Total prize pool: $8,000!

Open to all Daniels students. Each team must include at least one Larsen Leaders student.


Key Dates

  • Registration Deadline: February 3, 11:59 PM

  • **(Will this happen again?) Mandatory Wabash Networking Event: Learn about Wabash, connect with professionals, and gain insights.

  • Case Drop: February 9, 12:00 PM (noon)

  • Mandatory Team Workshop: February 10, 4:00-5:00 PM, KRAN 140 (one team member must attend)

  • Optional Case Competition Workshop: February 10, 5:00-6:00 PM, KRAN 140

  • Presentation Materials Due: February 12, 12:00 PM EST

  • Competition Day: February 13, 9:00 AM

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Important Dates
Registration Ends
February 3 at 11:30 PM
File Submissions Open
February 9 at 9:00 AM
Registration Opens
January 20 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes
February 3 at 11:30 PM
Competition Starts
February 13 at 9:00 AM
File Submissions Open
February 9 at 9:00 AM
File Submissions Due
February 12 at 9:00 AM
Judging Finished
February 13 at 5:00 PM
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