This year's participants average 33 years of age and 10 years of business experience. They are all 28-47 years old and come from 16 different countries and diverse language, industry and functional backgrounds. Teams are formed so as to maximize as best possible country, language and functional expertise for each project. Projects must have an international or cross-border dimension. A project manager who has a vested interest in the project and who will support it with enthusiasm.
Most projects require international travel for research meetings with sponsor firms abroad.