Format & Rules
The following section outlines the official competition format, evaluation structure, and participation rules of BBICC 2026.
1. Competition Structure
The competition consists of three cases: two short cases and one long case.
Each short case accounts for 25% of the overall score.
The long case accounts for 50% of the overall score.
Internet access will be available for all three cases.
2. Case Timeline and Presentation Format
Short Cases
For each short case, teams will have:
5 hours to develop their solution
15 minutes for the presentation
10 minutes for the Q&A session
Long Cases
For the long case, teams will have:
24 hours to develop their solution
20 minutes for the presentation
15 minutes for the Q&A session
3. Division Allocation
Teams will be randomly drawn and allocated into four divisions, each consisting of five teams.
Divisions will be used for the first short case.
Divisions will be reshuffled randomly for the second short case and the long case.
Teams will likely compete against different teams and present in a different order during each case.
Presentations within each division will take place simultaneously in four separate rooms.
Teams are not allowed to attend presentations of other teams.
Advisors may attend presentations in any division.
4. Judges’ Feedback
After all presentations are completed, the panel of judges will provide feedback to all Participants and Advisors during a 10-minute feedback session in each room.
5. Scoring and Final Round
Points from all three cases will be combined.
The four teams with the highest total score, regardless of division placement, will advance to the Final Round.
During the Final Round:
Teams will present their solutions for the long case again.
Presentation order will be determined by a draw held after finalists are announced.
6. Awards and Recognition
The panel of judges will collectively select:
Top 3 teams
Best Presenter Award
Additionally:
The audience will vote for their favorite team among the four finalists.
The team receiving the highest number of votes will receive the BBICC Idol Award.
7. Additional Rules
Detailed competition rules will be shared with Advisors prior to the competition.
