MBA Case Competition 2026 - INSEAD Pre-selection

After celebrating the fantastic 30th anniversary of the Roland Berger - IESE International MBA Case Competition this spring, we’re excited to continue this long-standing tradition - and we would be delighted to have INSEAD on board again for the upcoming edition in 2026.

As every year, we are pleased to invite INSEAD to participate in this prestigious global event, co-hosted annually by Roland Berger and IESE Business School in Barcelona since 1995. Over the years, the competition has united leading MBA programs from Europe, Asia, and the United States, and has grown into one of the most prominent events of its kind.

The event gives the MBA students a unique opportunity to solve a real-world business challenge, showcase their strategic thinking, and present their solutions to a jury panel of distinguished business leaders. Throughout the competition, teams receive guidance and feedback from experienced Roland Berger consultants, supporting their analysis and sharpening their presentations.

In addition to the IESE case study, the competition provides participants with multiple networking opportunities - both with fellow students from leading global MBA programs and with Roland Berger professionals from various international offices. Participants will also have the chance to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Barcelona, one of Europe’s most exciting cities, with traditional dinners and dedicated time for sightseeing with us!

Ready for some more good news?
🏆 To make things even more rewarding, the international finals in Spring 2026 will offer a monetary prize of €4,000 for the overall winning team (€1,000 per team member) and €1,000 for the runner-up team (€250 per team member)!

✅ Next Steps

1. Assemble Your Dream Team: We invite you to form a diverse team of four (4) MBA students - ideally representing at least three nationalities, as well as a variety of languages and genders. Diversity is key!
    
2. Apply Individually: Each team member must apply individually to this event posting by Sunday, November 2. Please complete all required fields, upload your CV, and provide your team’s name on the second page of the application (after clicking “Next”) so we can properly allocate you to your team.
    
3. Submit Team Introduction Videos: Please also submit a brief team introduction via our Online Video Tool (click to log in) by Sunday, November 2. One team member will need to register to access the tool and your team will then be asked three simple questions. You will have one minute and unlimited attempts to answer each question.
    
4. Internal Presentations: The top teams, selected based on their CVs, team constellations, and team videos, will be announced by Friday, November 17. On Monday, November 10, these teams will receive a Roland Berger case to work on and must submit their solutions by Friday, November 28. Each team will then present their case solution to a Roland Berger jury during the internal pre-selection round on Wednesday, December 3.
    
5. Announcement of the INSEAD Winning Team: After the team presentations, the jury will select the final team that will represent INSEAD at the MBA Case Competition in March 2026 in Barcelona and will announce the decision to all teams.

🗓 Event Schedule (details tbc)

Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Arrival in Barcelona
- Welcome session, case introduction & rules
- Networking & traditional dinner

Friday, March 6, 2026
- Case work
- Coaching & case expert sessions
- Relaxed joint dinner

Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Final presentations to jury
- Winner announcement
- Closing networking event

Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Individual departures