SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER @ MICROSOFT
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🗓️ Contestant Event Calendar
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | April 2, 2025 |
| Info Session for Interested Contestants | May 6, 2025 (Virtual) |
| Submission Deadline | May 20, 2025 |
| Finalists Announced | May 21, 2025 |
| Final Pitch Decks & Videos Due | May 20, 2025 |
| Live Competition Event (Day 1) | May 24, 2025 |
| Live Competition Event (Day 2 & Awards) | May 25, 2025 |
| Post-Event Mentorship Kickoff (Optional) | June 9, 2025 |
🗓️ Day 1 – Idea Showcases & Initial Judging
| Time (WAT) | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 🔍 Innovation Showcase: Round 1 Presentations | Selected contestants pitch their ideas live (5–7 mins) with judge Q&A. |
| 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | 🧠 Innovation Showcase: Round 2 Presentations | Second batch of contestants present across themes like Tech, Health, and more. |
| 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | 🧾 Judge Deliberation & Scoring (Closed Session) | Judges privately review, score, and shortlist top entries for Day 2 finals. |
🗓️ Day 2 – Finalists, Judging & Awards
| Time (WAT) | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 🎤 Finalist Pitches: The Top Innovations | Top-scoring teams from Day 1 pitch again with refined versions for final judging. |
| 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | 🧠 Live Judge Q&A & Final Scoring | Judges engage finalists with deeper questions and submit final scores. |
| 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | 🏆 Awards & Recognition Ceremony | Winners announced across key categories. Includes remarks, applause, and wrap-up. |