The Cesim Elite Europe qualifier took place over the weekend of April 1st-2nd, with 35 student teams from 7 different countries competing in an intense competition.

The competition was split into two parts, with 75% of the score based on the simulation and 25% based on the task that involved creating a poster and an explanation video. The judges combined the scores from both parts to determine the final rankings. The top three teams from this qualifier will now move on to the international final, which promises to be just as thrilling as this one! The winners this year are all from France, with RM&CO from Institut Paul Bocuse taking first place, followed by EM Strasbourg in second place and Pill-Poil from MBA ESG in third place. Congratulations to the teams!

Now, let's talk about the simulation used in the competition - Cesim Marketing with the Pharmaceutical case.

This case put the students' skills to the test, challenging them to manage the marketing strategy of an international pharmaceutical company.

They had to analyze data, understand market research, identify trends, and make strategic decisions based on their findings. The real-world scenario required quick thinking and on-the-spot decision-making.

In the simulation part, the performance of the teams was based on the Share Price of their company.

Evolution of the share price in Universe 5

The competition also included a task that required teams to create a poster and a video.

This was worth 25% of the overall score and put their creativity and communication skills to the test. The judges were impressed by the amazing posters and videos that the students produced, and it was a true testament to their talent and hard work.

After careful evaluation, the 9 judges selected the three best realizations for the task. The following teams and their posters stood out for their creativity, clarity and originality:

1. Team "Unicare" from Unilasalle
   
   
   
   This team's poster was visually stunning and highly professional and they had a clear concept for their bundle. In their video they used compelling graphics and images to showcase their ideas and presented their points with clarity, and showed their ability to work as a team. The judges were impressed by their attention to detail and their ability to create a visually appealing and informative poster.
   
   
   
2. Team "Mr. Paul’s Squad" from Institut Paul Bocuse
   
   
   
   
   This team's poster and explanation video about their product bundle were highly engaging and creative. The product bundle was original and well thought out. They also used an engaging approach in their video to explain their ideas and made their points clear and concise. Their ability to work as a team was clearly showcased in their video. The judges were impressed by their ability to effectively communicate ideas in a fun and memorable way.
   
   
   
3. Team "Nutelon" from Istic Université de Rennes 1
   
   
   
   
   This team's poster was creative and the explanation video was highly informative and effective. The product bundle concept was original. They used a clear and concise approach to explain their ideas and presented their points with clarity while using engaging images to do so. The jury was impressed by their ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise way.

Overall, the task component of the European Cesim Elite qualifier allowed teams to showcase their creativity and communication skills.

This qualifier was a blast ! We can't wait to see what the other qualifiers and the international final have in store!

Congratulations and thank you to all of the teams who participated, as well as to their coaches !