page_title: CaseIT
section_title: Venues
hierarchical_section_title: CaseIT / Competition / Venues
caption_attribution_description: English: The beluga Aurora and her calf, Nala, at the Vancouver Aquarium, photographed July 3, 2009.
context_page_description: CaseIT is an international undergraduate business case competition focused in management information systems. Held annually in Vancouver, British Columbia, this student-organized event focuses on information technology case analysis. Over a span of six days in February, 20 international university teams compete in a 5-hour and 24-hour case deliberation. First round presentations are held in SFU's Harbour Centre campus in Vancouver, while final-round presentations are held in the Segal Graduate School of Business, followed by an Awards Banquet where the top three universities are announced.
context_section_description: Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
  Comfortable in its arrangement as an open environment, the hall is home for interaction and dialogue and the site for CaseIT's Discussion Panel. Asia Pacific Hall has hosted heads of states, political leaders, deliberations, and private negotiations since opening in September 2000. The Asia Pacific Hall served as the inspiration for the original CaseIT logo, as the platform where competitors would present.
  Vancouver Aquarium
  The Corporate Function is held at the Arctic Canada Gallery at the Vancouver Aquarium. Located in Vancouver's Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium was Canada's first public aquarium when it opened in 1956. The Aquarium is dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action. Participants network with one another while watching beluga whales swim by.
  Harbour Centre
  Simon Fraser University's downtown campus blends history with state-of-the-art educational facilities in one of Vancouver's most famous landmark buildings. After the 24-hour deliberation period, 21 teams present their first round presentations here showcasing their analytical and presentation skills to the CaseIT Judging Panel.
  Segal Graduate School of Business
  The Segal Graduate School of Business, located in Vancouver's business district, delivers graduate management education and executive programs in a restored heritage building that facilitates discussion and interaction amongst professionals, academics, and students. The top four universities are announced here and present their recommendations for a second time to over 150 attendees.
caption: Vancouver Aquarium
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