Bridging Theory and Practice with Industry Experts
CaseKey Industry Talks
Experience interactive talks designed to deepen your understanding of key industries and inspire innovative thinking for real-world business challenges
Purpose of the Talk
CaseKey Industry Talks are designed to equip students with practical industry intelligence, helping them become "mini-experts" in key sectors. This prepares them to solve business case prompts with realistic, grounded thinking, rather than distant, textbook logic. Each session is a strategic deep dive, led by a senior executive, structured to reveal:
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How the industry actually works
A clear view into day-to-day operations and core processes.
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How strategic decisions are made
Insights into the frameworks and thinking behind key business choices.
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Real-life challenges, mistakes, and trade-offs
Real stories of obstacles, learning moments, and balancing priorities.
Industry Talks in Numbers
- Months of exploration, growth, and impact
- Talks of expert insight and inspiration
- Minutes of deep dives and real dialogue
Session Format Overview
From structure to substance—how each session delivers impact
Getting to Know the Industry
Meet the speaker and learn about their role and career path. Get an overview of their company’s mission, strategy, and market position. Then explore the industry’s size, customers, competitors, and major trends like tech and sustainability. Think of what a new intern needs to know in their first week.
How Strategy Works
Build your strategy toolkit by exploring key questions about customers, competition, growth, innovation, operations, and ethics through real stories. This helps you understand how companies analyze and succeed in their markets.
Inside the Company: Process Walkthrough
See how the company works in practice. The speaker will guide you step-by-step through a key process, showing how decisions are made, who’s involved, and how success is measured.
Executive Reflection + Mini Case
Hear about a real tough decision and what was learned. Then, try solving a mini case yourself to practice thinking like a strategist in a complex situation.
Ask & Learn: Final Q&A
End with an open Q&A where you can ask about strategy, careers, or daily work. Get advice and insights to help guide your future.
Upcoming Industry Talks
Get inspired by the minds shaping tomorrow’s industries
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From Analysis to Action: Inside Investment Decision-Making
Vachik Gevorgyan Executive Director of leading Armenian investment company Apricot Capital. A seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in investment banking and capital markets, Mr. Gevorgyan holds a PhD in Economics and is a lecturer at the Armenian State University of Economics.
Meet the Organizers & Partners
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Together, we are shaping the future of business leaders
CaseKey 2025 is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the collaboration of our esteemed partners and universities, and the dedication of our coaches and trainers. We are also immensely grateful to the students, whose enthusiasm and hard work drive the success of this event.
