Global Academy Summer Business Challenge 2026 Grand Final Completed!

🎉 Congratulations to the Winning Teams of the Global Academy Summer Business Challenge 2026!

Earlier this week, the Global Academy Summer Business Challenge 2026 reached its thrilling Grand Final, where five finalist teams pitched their business ideas to an esteemed panel of industry judges in front of students, staff, and special guests.

Our distinguished judges included Simon Moran, President of AustCham Thailand and Chairman of LaBassa Holding Co. Ltd.; Cameron Allan, Trade and Investment Commissioner for Thailand and Laos; Cheryl Rego, Head of Development, Alumni and Marketing at Bangkok Patana School and Director for CanCham; and Jenn Villalobos, MBA, Founder & CEO, Board Director, and Digital Strategy & Governance Committee Chair.

After an afternoon of outstanding presentations, strategic thinking, and innovative solutions, we are proud to announce our winners:

🏆 1st Place: Diversity Hires, awarded with trips to Jakarta and Singapore

🥈 2nd Place: Nova Terra, awarded with a trip to Singapore

🥉 3rd Place: The Introverts, awarded with a trip to Singapore

A huge congratulations to our winning teams for their exceptional achievement. Your creativity, resilience, and teamwork truly stood out.

As Rory Poyzer reflected:

“The Summer Business Challenge was about much more than a competition. 14  weeks ago, nearly 40% of our students chose to step outside their comfort zones and tackle genuine business challenges with real-world impact. Our students worked with industry mentors and presented their ideas to professionals. They challenged themselves, gained tangible experience and should be incredibly proud of what they achieved.”

Our judges were equally inspired by what they witnessed:

“The Summer Business Challenge is quite the coordination job; hats off to you and your team. Bring on 2027!” Simon Moran

“The calibre exceeded my expectations and it was an absolute honour to be part of the incredible experience.” Jenn Villalobos

“Great event. I left really inspired!” Cameron Allan

“The aptitude and engagement of your competitors was inspiring.” Cheryl Rego

To every team who took part, thank you for stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing the challenge. Every presentation, late-night brainstorming session, and collaborative effort has helped build the confidence, leadership, and problem-solving skills that will serve you well in your future careers.

Congratulations once again to all of our finalists and winners, and a heartfelt thank you to our judges, mentors, guests, and everyone who made the Global Academy Summer Business Challenge 2026 such an unforgettable experience. 💙