About the role
About OFFSPEC
Have you ever wondered how businesses uncover hidden problems and make critical decisions using data? OFFSPEC is your opportunity to step into the shoes of a business strategist, analyse company data, and tackle real-world business challenges.
E-Cell IIT BHU proudly presents OFFSPEC - A Data-Driven Business Challenge , an event at E-Summit 2027. Participants will explore a company's dataset, identify underlying business problems and opportunities, present their findings and proposed solutions through a structured pitch deck. The challenge culminates in a crisis round where teams must make strategic decisions, justify their approach, and defend their solutions before a panel of judges.
With the freedom to forge your own approach, this immersive experience challenges you to think strategically and navigate real-world business dilemmas.
Guidelines
- Each team must consist of 1 - 4 participants.
- The maximum slide limit for pitch deck is 5 slides(excluding the intro and appendix slides).
- The Round 2 pitch deck must be submitted in PDF format.
- Every finalist team will receive the same two business crises.
- The finale presentation will last 5 minutes, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A.
- All decisions regarding eligibility and final judgement will rest with the E-Summit organising team.
Judging Criteria
- Decision Quality and Business Logic
- Q&A Handling
- Pitch Delivery
- Financial and Risk Reasoning
- Structure and Time Management
Eligibility
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and others interested in business and entrepreneurship.
- Cross-college teams are allowed.
- One person cannot be a member of more than one team.