Major competitions for undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and business worldwide
Three new digitalization fields established: digital economy, smart supply chain, and cybersecurity.

Schneider Electric is holding the 'Go Green in the City 2018' global competition to find innovative ideas and solutions for smart cities capable of efficient energy management.

This competition is a major event for undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and business worldwide. In 2017, approximately 20,000 participants from over 3,000 universities in 180 countries took part. Winners receive benefits such as mentoring from experts at Schneider Electric, networking with students from around the world, travel, prize money, and employment opportunities at Schneider Electric.

In particular, for Korea, registration and project submissions will take place from today through the first week of June, and three teams will be selected following a final evaluation on July 5. The winning teams will be provided with a total of 9 million won in scholarships, along with the opportunity to participate in the Schneider Electric internship program.



Establishment of a new competitive field focused on digitalization
Participants can freely express their ideas across a total of five categories, including sustainability and inclusion, the digital economy, smart supply chains, cybersecurity, and free topics related to eco-friendliness. The newly added digital economy, supply chain, and security were selected with a focus on digitalization, based on the concept that 'there are no limits.'

Olivier Blum, Chief Human Resources Officer at Schneider Electric, stated, “Go Green in the City was designed as part of a platform for young people to share our vision. Helping them develop ideas into new sustainable solutions and establish a foothold in the relevant industries will give significant impetus to change.”

Endless success
During the competition period, participating teams must consist of two students currently enrolled in an accredited business or engineering school within the same country. Each team must include at least one female student in accordance with Schneider Electric’s policy to promote diversity and inclusion.

All teams selected for the final round will be provided with mentoring opportunities from Schneider Electric experts. This is intended to assist in conceptualizing viable business cases to be presented in the regional semifinals. The regional semifinals will be held in the summer across seven regions: Europe, North America, China, India, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and South America. The winning teams from each of the seven regions, along with one all-female team and two 'wildcard' teams (additionally selected during the semifinals), will compete in the finals.

After the second mentoring session, the 10 teams proceed to the Global Finals held in the U.S. in the fall. The global winning team, selected by a judging panel composed of executives, will be able to visit two locations worldwide where Schneider Electric has branches of their choice and will also be given the opportunity to be employed by Schneider Electric after the competition concludes.

"I am pleased to host 'Go Green in the City 2018' at a time when energy management is becoming a key topic due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution," said Kim Kyung-rok, General Manager of Schneider Electric Korea. "I hope that through this competition, new talents will play a leading role in solving Korea's energy problems, developing and creating new business models, and enhancing national competitiveness."