Accenture In Real Life Season 8

A unique opportunity to experiment a consultant job through a real-life case study.

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Reinvent tomorrow with AI!

Join us for the 8th edition of the Accenture Student Challenge.

As a team, design an innovative project using Generative AI for a more sustainable future.
Compete against teams from French, Dutch, Luxembourg and Belgian universities and schools and be part of those who will shape the world of tomorrow.
 
This competition offers you the unique opportunity to experiment a consultant job at Accenture by tackling a real case study in the retail sector. You will be coached by Accenture experts.
 
Take part in this challenge, sharpen your skills and network with Accenture professionals.
 
Come live in the heart of change.
 
 
 
 


About the case study you will work on!​

How can technology be harnessed to drive sustainable transformation in the apparel industry by reducing fabric waste, optimizing resource consumption, or transitioning to eco-friendly materials?

The apparel industry is known for its substantial consumption of natural resources, with vast amounts of water and energy being used throughout the production process.

Creating a single garment consumes up to 1000 L of water, generates fabric waste through inefficient cutting, and relies on non-sustainable synthetic fibers, significantly amplifying the industry's environmental footprint.

This combination of high resource consumption and waste makes the need for more sustainable practices increasingly urgent. 

OUR MISSION FOR YOU:

As a major player in the fashion sector, our goal is to minimize fabric losses during the design process, promote the use of eco-friendly materials in our collections, and reduce water and energy usage in our textile production facilities.



>> As a consultant at Accenture, how would you approach this mission?
 
Learn more!

The steps

  • APPLICATION PHASE

    Once the application done, the jury will review and assess your submissions of 6 slides. 

     

    Topics to cover in your slides: 
    - Presentation of the business case context and the selected issue

    - Context and problem

    - Project objectives

    - Approach for scoping and implementing the selected use case(s)

    - Feasibility analysis


    At the end of this first application phase, up to 10 semi-finalists per country will be selected for the national semi-finals.

     

    October 7 - November 24, 2024

  • COUNTRY SEMI-FINALS

    The 10 semi-finalists, supervised by Accenture coaches, will have to prepare a presentation of their projects in front of the jury during the semi-final of their respective country.

     

    Following the semi-finals, 3 teams will be selected in each country to advance to the next phase of coaching and final event in Paris.

     

    December 12, 2024

  • Coaching Phase

    During this phase, participants work closely with industry professionals who provide valuable feedback, insights, and practical advice to help them improve their solutions, develop skills, and prepare for the final presentation.

     

    This phase is designed to enhance participants' learning experience and increase the quality of their submissions before the final evaluation.

     

    January, 2025

  • FINAL EVENT

    Following their coaching by Accenture experts, the finalists from all countries will meet up at a common final event in Paris to present their projects to our jury.

     

    Location:  Axe France, 118 avenue de France, 75013 Paris

     

    February 7, 2025

What is at stake? 

  • 1st
  • 2nd
  • 3rd

1st

 
Each team member will be invited on a 3-day trip to visit Accenture's offices in Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam!

2nd

 
Each team member will win an electric scooter or a gift card worth €500!

3rd

 
Each team member will win an Interrail pass (7 days within 1 month in 2nd class) or a gift card worth €270!

A few words from the winners of previous editions

 #Immersion #Cohesion #Exciting #Educational

 

Valentin

« It was the idea of a challenge that made me want to take part. The fact of competing against other people, from other schools and on a variety of themes really appealed to me. And it was also an opportunity to measure the quality of the work I can offer. »

Hugo

« This challenge has enabled me to make the link between what I can study in class and what I'll see on a daily basis in my professional life. »

Clémence

« Beyond the discovery aspect of the advice, we loved the theme. It was so topical, and we could easily identify with it as consumers. » 

Laura

« What we liked the most was the almost hand-in-hand support we received from the coaches. There was a real closeness with them, and they helped us to improve, to become more professional, and gave us very useful advice. »