Schneider Electric Global Student Competition - Go Green in the City 2017
Schneider Electric (http://www.schneider-electric.com/) will be organizing the Global Student Competition - Go Green in the City 2017 for FBE UG non-final year students.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of ~€25 billion in 2016, its 160,000+ employees serve customers in over 100 countries, help them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, its technology, software and services improve the way its customers manage and automate their operations. Its connected technologies reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives.
About Global Student Competition - Go Green in the City 2017
Go Green in the City 2017 is the 7th edition of the ultimate global student competition.
Target students: Business and engineering bachelor, master or MBA students from all over the world
Formation of team: Teams of 2, with at least 1 woman
Competition format:
Teams are required to submit a case study illustrating their ideas for innovative energy management solutions in cities for one of the four basic Schneider business challenge topics:
- Strategy & Technology
- Cooling solution energy efficiency
- Energy Storage & Efficiency
- Integrated urban energy systems
- Any unique idea for going green
The 100 semi-finalist teams selection will be announced in early June. The teams will have two months to work with a mentor from Schneider Electric in order to help them to create a synopsis and a video presentation of their idea. The 12 finalist teams will be revealed in early August and flown to Paris to compete in the grand finale in October. The winning team shall travel the world in VIP-style, visit Schneider Electric facilities and network with employees and high-level management. Members in the winning team will also receive job offers from Schneider Electric in their home countries.
Registration method: Interested students please register here: http://www.gogreeninthecity.com
Registration deadline: 12 May 17
For further information regarding this competition, please visit http://www.gogreeninthecity.com or refer to the PRESS RELEASE.
Disclaimer: Please note that in case if any teams enter the grand finale and travel to Paris in October, team membersneed to be responsible for their own safety while outside Hong Kong. Theyneed to bear all expenses related to the trip, arrange for their own flight tickets between Hong Kong and Paris as well as insurance which covers the whole period of stay in Paris. Our Faculty will not be responsible for any expenses incurred in this competition.