TEMS INDUSTRIA 2026 – Industry Case Study Competition
IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (IEEE TEMS)
📌About the Event
TEMS INDUSTRIA 2026 is an industry-focused technical and management case study competition designed to help students bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world industry challenges. Featuring the theme “Think Like Industry. Innovate with Technology,” the event combines industry expert sessions, hands-on technical workshops, and team-based case study competitions.
Participants will work as simulated technology companies, developing solutions to practical business and engineering challenges while considering innovation, feasibility, budgeting, risk management, and scalability. Conducted at the University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Kolkata, the event aims to strengthen students’ technical decision-making, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and industry readiness.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Event Type: Industry Case Study Competition, Technical Workshop & Industry Immersion
- Mode of Conduct: Offline (in-person)
- Venue: University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Kolkata, West Bengal – 700160
- Theme: Think Like Industry. Innovate with Technology.
- Target Audience: Students interested in engineering, technology, innovation, business strategy, and technology management.
- Participation Format: Team-based case study competition.
- Duration: The organizer describes a 2.5-hour experience.
📅 Important Dates
- Event Listing Start Date: 20 October 2026
- Event Listing End Date: 14 December 2026 (UTC)
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibilty:
- Stage 1 – Registration & Team Formation:
- Participants register and form teams.
- Each team represents a fictional company operating in the selected industry.
- Organizers explain the competition structure, rules, and judging criteria.
- Stage 2 – Industry Keynote:
- Industry experts discuss emerging technologies, practical challenges, and innovative solutions.
- Participants gain insights into real-world technology adoption and management decisions.
- Stage 3 – Hands-on Technical Workshop:
- Participants complete a practical technical exercise.
- Potential workshop topics include AI, Data Analytics, IoT, and Industry 4.0.
- Stage 4 – Industry Case Study Competition:
- Teams analyze real-world industry challenges involving technical and management decisions.
- Participants evaluate technology choices, available resources, budgets, timelines, risks, scalability, and business impact.
- The proposed format includes either one comprehensive case study or three progressive 20-minute cases. The final format has not been confirmed.
- Stage 5 – Final Presentation:
- Teams present and defend their proposed solutions before an expert jury.
- Participants must justify the feasibility and strategic value of their recommendations.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Awards & Recognition
- Awards and recognition for winning teams.
- Recognition for outstanding technical, strategic, and innovative solutions.
- Certificates are included in the event’s awards segment.
- Specific cash prizes, prize pool amounts, and winner categories have not been disclosed.
Participation Benefits - Hands-on exposure to real-world industry case studies.
- Opportunity to interact with industry professionals and technology experts.
- Development of problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Practical experience in technology and engineering management.
- Industry networking and career-related discussions.
- Introduction to IEEE TEMS membership and future professional opportunities