Guidelines and Rules
Welcome everyone to our second edition of the Cross-Continental Cohort 2025,
Guidelines and Rules of the Competition,
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Presentation Format: 15-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of Q&A
Communication Channel:
Each team will use the Discord channel as the primary platform for file exchanges and discussions. While you are welcome to use Zoom for online meetings, please ensure that all key conversations and updates are centralized on Discord. This will enable coaches and helpers to provide better support and assistance.
Use of Generative AI
Generative AI is permitted to generate ideas for brainstorming purposes, assist you with research, and clean up grammar mistakes, but the final presentation must come from you. It is an assistive tool. Please reference any use and how it was used at the end of the presentation.
Optimal time based on timezones:
We have members from 3 timezones this year: MST, EDT, and CET. The optimal time is graphed below.
Key Dates:
- February 2nd - Welcome Session + Case Analysis Seminar by Prof. Cam Welsh.
- February 8th - Final Presentation Day
The final presentation day will begin with the preliminary rounds, followed by the selection of the finalist to represent all judges at the competition with timely modifications.
Final Deliverable
As a team, please submit the following:
1. Final presentation in .pdf format
2. Written report using a provided template CCC_Report Template .docx
Example report: CCC24 - team_F-Denmark-b.pdf, CCC24 - teamJ-Fiji2.pdf
Both elements will be looked at to determine the final rankings.
Evaluation Criteria
4 key skills are trained - teamwork, research, presentation and conviction
Did the team clearly present their ideas in a structured and easy-to-understand manner? Did they speak clearly. • Weight 20 %
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