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The VT KnowledgeWorks Global Challenge was a phenomenal experience for our team and our business. This competition motivated us to push forward our venture during the months leading up to the event, and discover its potential.
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Annelies Tjebbes and Mayank Kalra from Team VersiCool at the University of British Columbia, Canada, Winners of the 2012 Global Student Challenge. 
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Corporate Track Agenda
Sunday, August 21 –
- Arrive and check into hotel
Monday, August 22 –
- Late start for jet-lag relief
- Kick-off lunch
- Orientation for the week and establishing company final agendas
- Informal welcome dinner with regional economic development organizations
Tuesday, August 23 –
- Doing Business Seminar (includes lunch):
- Overview of Virginia
- Overview of the i3Network Virginia Hub Region (multiple speakers)
- New River Valley Region
- Roanoke Valley Region
- Region 2000
- Southside
- aCorridor Region
- Small Business Development Center Network
- VT Corporate Research Center and VT KnowledgeWorks
- Roundtable:
- One-on-one meeting with services professionals (e.g. legal, business formation, banking/finance, logistics, etc.)
- Networking reception and dinner
Wednesday, August 24 –
- “Meet the i3Network” Event (open to attending global companies and domestic companies)
- Presentations by hub directors from around the globe highlighting opportunities for doing business in their respective regions
- Opportunity to discuss needs and to request follow-up assistance
- Meet attending businesses from around the globe for potential partnerships, sharing experiences and general networking
- Tastes and Sounds of the Valleys Reception at the Hotel Roanoke
Thursday, August 25 –
- Global Student Business Concept Challenge at the Dumas Center
- Bus to Blacksburg
- Reception and awards banquet at The Inn at Virginia Tech
Friday, August 26 –
- i3Network Hub Directors’ Annual Meeting
- Community Farewell Lunch
- Afternoon free (follow-up visits can be arranged)
Saturday, August 27 –
- Departure
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