CONFERENCES AND COMPETITIONS

Student conferences and case competitions are a key component of student life and learning at the Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) and Toronto Metropolitan University.
Conferences and competitions allow TRSM students to immerse themselves into real-world business conversations, while also thinking creatively and innovatively in competitive environments while presenting to industry leaders. Students who participate in conferences and competitions have a richer educational experience overall; the training, collaboration, and competition experience are all important learning opportunities that prepare TRSM students to compete in the business world post-graduation.
TRSS Conference and Competitions Committee (CCC) works to encourage students to take advantage of these opportunities by tackling financial barriers students might face when attending these internal/external conferences and competitions.
APPLICATION PROCESS

Are you Eligible?
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Be a full-time TRSM Undergraduate Student.
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Wishing to attend a conference or a case competition.
STEP ONE
STEP THREE

Apply for Funding
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Submit the CCC Funding Application form.
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Apply at least 14 business days before your conference/case competition.
STEP TWO

Watch the CC 101 Session
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Access the CCC 101 D2L Course Shell.
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Watch the video after which a quiz will unlock.*
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Score at least 80% on the quiz.

STEP FOUR
Attend the Conference/
Case Competition
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Participate and represent TRSM/TMU on a professional level.
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Compile supporting documents for expense reimbursement
*You may skip this step if you have already completed the quiz within the past 2 years.

STEP FIVE
Receive Final Decision
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You'll hear back within 7-10 business days after submitting your application.*
*Subject to change during peak conference season.

STEP SIX
Submit Deliverables
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Submit all materials within 7 business days of receiving your approval email.
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Include a professional Linkedin post about your experience.
CCC APPLICATION RESOURCES
CONFERENCE PORTFOLIOS
Internal vs External Conferences
Internal Conferences
Conferences orchestrated by student groups operating under the TRSS umbrella, delivering localized, hands-on learning experiences right here within campus grounds. These events foster tight-knit collaboration, streamlined logistics, and targeted networking within our community.
External Conferences
Hosted by partner universities, industry organizations, or corporate entities outside TRSM, granting access to broader perspectives, cross-institutional partnerships, and diversified professional networks. This dual framework empowers you to strategically balance on-campus immersion with expansive off-campus industry engagement.
Wondering what TRSM conferences are classified as internal?
Check the list below:
ITMSA: Future of Business & Technology
HRSA: Human Resource Industry Conference
LBSA: Law & Business Conference
TRMA: MET Marketing Conference
TRREA: Expand Your Empire Conference
TRFS: Battle on Bay
TMCA: Unravel Conference
TMA: Achieve Conference
TRMC: Ted Rogers Management Conference
TRPA: Luminous Conference
RSA: Ted Rogers Retail Conference
GMSA: International Business Case Competition
WITM: EmpowerTech Conference
MDSA: DataDash
BBSA: Breaking Barriers Conference
CCC TESTIMONIALS
Still need a reason to apply for CCC? Check out real stories from peers who used CCC funding to level up their conference and competition game. From landing dream internships to making meaningful connections, their firsthand tips and tricks will show you exactly what is possible.
MEET THE TEAM
Wondering who makes the CCC process as smooth as possible? Meet our CCC committee!








