The Orientation Day for the 7th season of the Business Challenges competition took place on December 1st at the VNU University of Economics and Business. This key event marked the beginning of the competition journey, offering aspiring young entrepreneurs the chance to network with and learn from renowned business leaders and speakers, while also equipping themselves with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to tackle the challenges ahead.

The Orientation Day is the first event in the UEB Business Challenges Season 7 series. It provides contestants with an opportunity to connect directly with industry-leading experts and get their questions answered before embarking on their quest for victory.

Building on the success of six previous seasons, the UEB Business Challenges competition, organized by UEB, has returned for its seventh installment. With the mission of "Enhancing Knowledge, Igniting Passion," the competition aims to foster personal and team growth, cultivating the next generation of resourceful and talented entrepreneurs in the digital age. Launched in September, this year's competition features two tracks: Startup and Problem Solving (addressing real-world business challenges). Contestants in both tracks will progress through four rounds: Beginning, Challenging, Speed Up, and Shining, gaining valuable experience to nurture and realize their entrepreneurial dreams.

Partners, sponsors, and mentors present at the event included Prof. Dr. Tran Van Le, the "King of Fan" of Vietnam and CEO of Phuong Linh Electric Mechanical Group Joint Stock Company, a strategic partner and platinum sponsor of Business Challenges Season 7; Mr. Lai Manh Quan, Deputy General Director of Tasco Insurance; Mr. Dang Thanh Dat, Deputy Director of the Center for Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Support (VNU); Mr. Le Toan Thang, Deputy Director of the National Startup Support Center, Ministry of Science and Technology; and Mr. Bui Tung Lam, Chairman of Solari Investment Joint Stock Company, along with mentors for both competition tracks.

The Orientation Day for Business Challenges Season 7 was a resounding success. The insights gained about the competition, along with the valuable startup advice shared by the speakers, will empower students with the confidence, perseverance, and drive to achieve remarkable success in the journey ahead.