Preliminary Round Results
The Organising Committee of the 2026 SYSBS-HBI X PBS International Digital Business Simulation and Case Competition is pleased to announce the results of the Preliminary Round.
The Preliminary Round was held online from 9 to 15 October 2026, with participation from teams across Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and overseas institutions. All teams competed on the Harvard Business Impact digital simulation platform. Following a week of competitive simulation, the results are now confirmed.
Grand Final Qualifiers
In accordance with the competition rules, the top teams from both the International Division and the Chinese Mainland Division have qualified for the Grand Final. The following teams are listed in alphabetical order of institution, not by ranking.
International Division
| Institution | Team Members | Faculty Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| Chulalongkorn University | Teetouch Tiradechsakul; Pichaporn Ruamkonthong; Lillada Sukjaroenkraisri | Dr. Thanapol Poopunsri |
| Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi | Aayushi Khanna; Rajesh Kumar; Pankaj Kalra | Dr. Vibhuti Gupta |
| The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Siting Su; Yutong Liu; Selina | Mr. Jason M W Ho |
| Universiti Malaya | KAVEN KHOO KAI WEN; SYDNEY TAN LE YI; HOO HSEIN FONG | Dr. Siti Hawa Binti Yusof |
Chinese Mainland Division
| Institution | Team Members | Faculty Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| Hunan University | Wu Zhongkang; Hu Mengcheng; Liu Angen | Zhou Xin |
| Jinan University | Huang Yipeng; Lin Huanda; Sun Shiwen | Qi Jun |
| Nankai University | Su Zhaohan; Han Guoqiang; Kang Yaqing | Wang Qian |
| Nanjing University of Finance and Economics | Tong Haoyu; Qin Mengyuan; Dai Rongrong | Luan Zengzeng; Cao Qian |
| Shanghai University of Finance and Economics | Chen Chen; Wang Yanyi; Li Haoyang | Ye Weiling |
| Sun Yat-sen University | Wu Shuang; Chen Yingying; Yan Lelin | Lin Daomi; Chi Jiayu |
These teams will participate in the Grand Final and Award Ceremony, to be held offline at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Campus, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, on 28–29 November 2026.
Third Pirze Winners
The following teams have been awarded the Third Prize, in recognition of their outstanding performance in the Preliminary Round. The following teams are listed in alphabetical order of institution, not by ranking.
International Division
| Institution | Team Members | Faculty Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| City University of Hong Kong | BYCYLIO Cavaro; PRATAMA Vincent Marcellino; ALIUDIN Jessica Regina | Dr. JOR Wing Shing |
| INTI International College Penang | CHIA TIEN TEOH; Jacob Hann Shen Liau; Joanna Zih En Wang | Mr. Ang Wei Zhi |
| Nanyang Technological University | Freda Rui Ning Ong; Jiaqi Xu; Ke Xuan Ng | Not specified |
| Nanyang Technological University | Kaylen Qi Fang Teo; Ken Wei Kenneth Chan; Enoch Zhi Yi Cheong | Prof. Ivy Kwan |
Chinese Mainland Division
| Institution | Team Members | Faculty Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| China University of Mining and Technology | Wang Shuo; Wang Xueqing; Wang Xiao | Gong Huang |
| Chongqing College of Mobile Communication, School of Digital Economy and Business | Hu Xiaojing; Qu Jingyi; Tan Yuxin | Xian Xuan; Zhu Siqi |
| Lanzhou University | Feng Boyang; Wang Ziyu; Yang Fengming | Lei Liang |
| Nankai University | Wang Ruiqing; Bai Shengxin; Wang Bingkun | Wang Qian |
| Nanjing University of Finance and Economics | Wang Bing; Liu Yun; Li Zihan | Zhang Zhengyi; Song Jun |
| Sun Yat-sen University | Zheng Sicheng; Tan Mingjin; Qiu Zihan | Wei Lijian |
The Third Prize-winning teams will be invited to attend the Award Ceremony at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 29 November 2026. Further details regarding attendance and certificate arrangements will be communicated separately.
Acknowledgement
The Organising Committee would like to extend its sincere appreciation to all participating teams, faculty advisors, and institutions for their support and engagement. The Preliminary Round demonstrated a high level of analytical rigour, strategic thinking, and professionalism among all participants.
We congratulate all qualifying teams and Third Prize winners, and look forward to welcoming them to Hong Kong, China, for the Grand Final.
Organising Committee
2026 SYSBS-HBI X PBS International Digital Business Simulation and Case Competition
For enquiries, please contact: Ms Peng (poppy.peng@polyu.edu.hk)