ODYSSEY

columbia business

agenda

  • Friday, March 27th 2009, Low Memorial Library
  • 08:30 – 09:00 Teams Check In and Breakfast
    09:00 – 09:30 Public Check In
    09:30 – 09:45 Opening Remarks
    09:50 – 10:40 Ian Davis
    10:40 – 11:30 Didier Lombard
    11:30 – 13:45 Networking Lunch
    13:45 – 14:35 Mary McDowell
    14:35 – 15:25 Rick Leaman
    15:25 – 15:35 Break
    15:35 – 16:25 Steve Forbes
    16:25 – 16:30 Break
    16:30 – 18:30 Game 1: Entrepreneurial Pitch
    20:00 onward Reception and Dinner
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  • Lunch
    Lunch will be served at Havana Central a staple restaurant of the Columbia community. The location is a five minute walk from Low Library. Please make sure to be back in time for the continuation of the afternoon program.

    Havana Central
    2911 Broadway (between 113th & 114th Streets)
    
Phone: (212) 662-8830
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  • Reception and Dinner
    Our evening reception and dinner will be held at Tavern on The Green – a classic New York event location. Transit to the location must be arranged individually. Please note that this is only open to contestants and sponsors.

    Tavern On The Green
    
Central Park (at West 67th Street)
    
Phone: (212) 873-3200
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  • Saturday, March 28th 2009, Casa Italiana
  • 09:00 – 10:30 Game 2: Negotiation Game (Warren Hall, contestants only)
    10:30 – 12:00 Game 3: Case Qualifier
    12:00 – 13:30 Lunch Social at Casa Italiana
    13:30 – 14:15 TBD
    14:15 – 14:30 Break
    14:30 – 16:00 Case Presentation
    16:00 – 16:45 Keynote Speaker
    16:45 – 17:00 Break
    17:00 – 17:30 Award Ceremony
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  • Lunch
    Lunch will be served on the ground floor of Casa Italiana. You will have an opportunity to network with other participants and the judging panels. Please note that this is only open to contestants and sponsors.