Strategic Risk Case
Competition 2026
The Strategic Risk Case Competition offers a practical, high-impact risk consulting experience, your chance to compete against university students from across the Asia–Pacific region and gain feedback from expert judges, including Fellows of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM).
Working in teams, you’ll tackle a real-world business risk scenario modelled on challenges faced by today’s organisations. Within a limited timeframe, you’ll assess key risks, design practical mitigation strategies, and deliver actionable recommendations, mirroring the dynamic environment of professional risk consulting.
The competition culminates in a boardroom-style presentation to a panel of leading risk professionals, followed by an interactive Q&A session that offers exclusive insights into strategic risk thinking, resilience, and leadership under pressure.
This is your opportunity to build hands-on consulting experience, showcase your strategic and analytical skills, and connect directly with risk leaders shaping the future of the profession.
To apply for the Strategic Risk Case Competition, you must meet the following requirements:
- Student Status:
All participants must be currently enrolled students at a recognised Asia–Pacific (APAC) university.
For the purposes of this competition, the APAC region includes Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific Islands. - Team Composition:
Each team must consist of three (3) current university students from the same university. - Verification:
After registration, each team member will be required to confirm their participation via LinkedIn to validate their student and team affiliation.
All team members must ensure they are available to attend the live briefing session and final presentation session if selected.
The Strategic Risk Case Competition runs over three weeks and consists of two rounds:
- Learning Resources Distributed:
All registered participants will receive the case study and supporting learning materials via email at the start of the competition. - Information Session (Mandatory):
Attend a live briefing session to gain key insights into the case, competition format, and judging criteria and to ask questions before submissions open. - Round 1 – Preliminary Submission:
Each team will submit a 10-minute recorded video presentation responding to the case brief. - Round 2 – Final Presentation:
Selected finalist teams will deliver a 10-minute live presentation, followed by a 5-minute Q&A with our judging panel of industry experts and ISRM Fellows. - Awards Ceremony:
Immediately following the final round, results will be announced and winning teams recognised during the awards ceremony.
- Form Your Team:
Create a team of three (3) current university students from the same institution. - Submit Your Registration:
Complete and submit the online registration form by 31 March 2026 to confirm your team’s entry.
Key Dates:
- Applications Close – Tuesday 31st March
- Information Session – Thursday 2nd April
- Initial Submission (Round 1) – Friday 10th April
- Final Presentation (Round 2) – Monday 20th April
- Award Ceremony – Monday 20th April
Prizes:
- 1st Prize – USD $ 1.000
- 2nd Prize – USD $ 500
- 3rd Prize – USD $ 250
JUDGES
Jocelyn
Cronin M.ISRM
Executive Director, North Belconnen Community Association
Andrew
Woo
Associate Portfolio Manager, Australian Retirement Trust
Teresa Riccio-
Goodwin F.ISRM
Chair, ISRM Australia (VIC/SA/TAS)
Carl
Fernando F.ISRM
Paul
Vorbach F.ISRM
Vice President, ISRM Australia
