The 2022 International Youth Leadership Finance Summit (IYLFS) will be held virtually from January 15th to the 18th. IYLFS is a student competition hosted by the Master of Finance (MF) Program of the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

 

This year, we will put the spotlight on “Diversified ESG Solutions for a Better Future”. The participating teams will create a real case ESG solution for a chosen company. Together at the 2022 IYLFS, we will explore ESG, practice business and finance in real world cases, and improve your teamwork and leadership. What exactly is ESG, from your perspective? How shall we balance economic effectiveness and environmental responsibilities in real case scenarios? How shall we turn promises into performance and create feasible plans for a company? How shall we dive deep into a particular industry within a short time frame? How shall we thoroughly understand the shifts in political and social priorities to create new opportunities for a company?

 

IYLFS provides an interactive and learning platform for outstanding undergraduate students and cultivates their leadership, communication, and organizational skills. We strive to connect the best students, from disciplines across the world, and offer them a unique learning experience through business competition and opportunities to exchange ideas with outstanding peers, business leaders, and great scholars. 

 

The application portal for the 2022 IYLFS is now open, and we welcome students worldwide to apply!

 

 

What's in IYLFS for You:

• Meet and compete with the global elites
• Interact with and learn from SAIF professors and industry leaders 
• Showcase your intelligence and develop new skills
• Gain international competition experience that will highlight your resume
• Win generous cash prizes not to be missed:

   - First prize teams will win 10,000+RMB cash prize 

   - Competition prizes for all participating teams

 

 

Date of Competition: Jan 15th-Jan 18th, 2022 Online

DDL for Applictaion: Nov. 4th to Dec. 2nd, 2021 (GMT +8)

Application Portal: https://apply.saif.sjtu.edu.cn/site/index/saif/43

* Please log in to the system using the PC web page to complete the application

Official Language of the IYLFS: English 

 

How to Apply

Time for application: Nov. 4th to Dec. 2nd, 2021 (GMT +8)

Who can apply: current full-time undergraduate students from all disciplines.

We encourage students to form teams of 4 to 6 from different disciplines with a combination of skill sets to apply for the IYLFS. Please note that each student should submit one individual application. You are also welcome to apply on your own, and we will help you form a team if selected.

 

How It Works

I. Sign up: Sign Up and submit required application materials. Suitable participants will be invited via email by the IYLFS committee. If invited, you can officially confirm and gather a team.

II. Choose a company, as your case, on which you will carry out your ESG solution. The company can be in any industry, such as new energy, consumer retailing, high-end manufacturing, new materials, etc. We encourage participants to be innovative, and to find a company with potential in order to apply your domain knowledge and showcase your insight.

III. Prepare for the final presentation. Conduct in-depth research on the core business of the chosen company, create a practical ESG solution for the company, assess the effectiveness of the plan, and complete a comprehensive cost benefit analysis.

IV. Final Presentation. Present the final ESG solution case to the judges virtually. The presentation should include your understanding of ESG, your ESG solution and highlights, feasibility analysis of your plan, the company’s comments on your solution.