Timeline Abstract
Month 1
Build Up

Week 1-3: Registration

Registration is open. Teams sign up and pay the entry fee (£15 for students, £25 for professionals). Target 20+ teams per event.

Week 3: Lockdown

Registration closes. All registered teams are locked in.

Week 4: Confirmation

Confirmation calls - every team is contacted individually to confirm attendance. No-shows are replaced from a waitlist.

Month 2
The Event

Week 1: Selection

Finance quiz held for all confirmed teams. Negative marking applies. Top 4 teams selected for the debate night.

Week 2: Debate Night

The Debate Night. Semi Finals + Grand Finale. Cash prize and certificates awarded on the night.

Week 3-4: Feedback

Feedback collected from participants, judges, and audience. Improvements made. Preparation begins for the next event cycle.