Logistics

1) When should I expect to hear if my team is selected to compete?

The 2018 Owen Case Competition Leadership Team will select twelve (12) teams (“Selected Teams”) as the finalists for the Competition based on the candidate teams’ appreciation of human capital issues, personal and professional background, and experience related to the Competition. The selected teams will be notified via email of their selection on October 1, 2018.

2) Where will the competition take place?

The competition will take place at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management in Nashville, Tennessee.

3) When will travel information be posted?

Suggestions on travel will be posted as soon as teams are selected. Nashville’s Airport (BNA) is very accessible and services most national carriers (including Southwest, American and Delta).

4) Where should my team stay in Nashville if we are selected?

Information about Nashville lodging options is included on the Competition Logistics page.

5) What events should I expect to participate in if my team is selected to compete?

Date	Time	Event	Location	Description
Thursday, October 25, 2018	7:00 – 9:00 pm CDT	Mandatory Kick-off Event and Reception	Kimpton Aertson Hotel (Woodlea Room) 2021 Broadway	Event attendees include Selected Teams and representatives from HP and Deloitte Consulting
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Friday, October 26, 2018	7:30 am CDT	Team Start Times Announced/Presentation Day #1 Begins	Owen Graduate School of Management (401 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203)	Team start times will be announced with the first team beginning at 8:30 am CDT
	7:00 pm CDT	Presentation Day #1 Concludes	Owen Graduate School of Management
	7:30 pm CDT	Evening Reception	Nashville Underground	Event attendees include Selected Teams and representatives from HP and Deloitte Consulting
Saturday, October 27, 2018	8:00 am CDT	Presentation Day #2 Begins	Owen Graduate School of Management	Each Selected Team should be prepared to give a second presentation on or after 8:00 am CDT. No additional advance preparation is required for this presentation.
Saturday, October 27, 2018	1:00 pm CDT	Lunch and Awards Ceremony	Owen Graduate School of Management	Event attendees include Selected Teams and representatives from HP and Deloitte Consulting

6) What expenses will participants be expected to cover?

Each Selected Team is responsible for any expenses relating to the competition, including but not limited to, travel, lodging, and food.