The academic anchor of Cebu's inaugural AI Business Summit.
College students from Cebu and Visayas-based institutions solve a real-world AI business challenge, learn from AIM mentors, and compete on the LAMBO 2026 main stage.
This is executive case work.
This is not a hackathon. This is not a research paper. Students are evaluated on how clearly they can frame a business problem, how well they can design an AI-supported solution, and how convincingly they can present that solution to a panel of business leaders and academics.
The competition is co-led by JCI Cebu (Transcend Academy) and the Asian Institute of Management, with the AIM MAIDA cohort serving as mentor teams for the finalist round.
Built for your students. Backed by your institution.
- +Real-world business case from a Cebu corporate partner
- +Three structured online training modules
- +Direct judging by AIM faculty in the Semifinals
- +1:1 mentorship with AIM MAIDA cohort for Top 5
- +Live stage in front of 150 vetted leaders
- +Cash prizes and recognition for the Top 3
- +Certificates from JCI Cebu (Transcend Academy) and AIM
- +Direct association with Cebu's inaugural AI Business Summit
- +Featured listing in summit materials and press releases
- +Faculty adviser recognition on stage and in publications
- +Pipeline-building with AIM MAIDA and Cebu's business community
Who can compete
- · Currently enrolled undergraduate students
- · Cebu or Visayas-based higher education institutions
- · All year levels (3rd, 4th, graduating recommended)
- · All disciplines — interdisciplinary teams encouraged
How teams are built
- · 4 members per team
- · One designated team leader
- · One designated faculty adviser per team
- · Each school may field up to 2 teams
From invitation to live finals.
Every team gets the same foundation.
Three live online modules co-developed by JCI Cebu (Transcend Academy) and the AIM MAIDA cohort. ~90 min each. Recordings within 24 hrs. Attendance required for 2 of 3.
AI for Business Evaluation
Identifying where AI creates real business value, scoping use cases, assessing feasibility vs impact.
AI-Powered Executive Storytelling
Structuring a business case using the Pyramid Principle, building executive-grade slides, rehearsing pitch delivery.
AI Productivity Stack for Case Work
Practical use of Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and others to accelerate research, analysis, and presentation building.
Initial Submission → Semifinals (Top 10) → Finals (Top 5).
Initial Submission
Open to all registered teams. Written Strategy Brief (≤10 pages PDF) + Pitch Video (≤5 min MP4) + optional appendix. Due Jun 22, 11:59 PM.
Semifinals · Top 10
Online round on Jun 24. 10-min live pitch + 5-min Q&A. Judged by AIM faculty + corporate case partner senior representative.
Finals · Top 5
Live on the LAMBO 2026 main stage. 10-min pitch + 5-min Q&A. Top 3 winners named on stage.
Same rubric. Semifinals and Finals.
The rubric rewards clarity of thinking, realism of solution, and quality of executive communication — not buzzword density.
What every tier earns.
Cash prize amounts and any partner-sponsored awards will be confirmed alongside the case partner announcement on June 10, 2026.
- +Certificate of Semifinalist Recognition signed by JCI Cebu (Transcend Academy) and AIM
- +Featured listing in post-summit media + impact report
- +Everything in Top 10
- +LAMBO 2026 delegate access (complimentary)
- +AIM MAIDA cohort mentorship — 48-hr sprint
- +Stage recognition during the program
- +Everything in Top 5
- +Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- +Trophy + Winner's Certificate
- +Faculty adviser recognition on stage and in publications
Submit by May 28, 2026 · 11:59 PM.
Schools must submit:
- School Endorsement Letter (signed by Dean or equivalent)
- Team Registration Form (one per team)
- Up to 2 teams per school
Late registrations will not be accepted.