CaseKey is not only about competition and content—it is also about people. The Social & Community Activities track is designed to help you build a community that lasts beyond the program. Participants take part in #KeyPlay intellectual games, #KeyVisits to companies, and #KeyMeets with industry leaders over breakfast or dinner, creating relationships and experiences that often matter as much as any case or project.
#KeyPlay: Five Games. One Champion
#KeyPlay is a season-long intellectual championship where teams compete in 5 game nights during CaseKey 2026, blending trivia, strategy, and quick thinking. Teams earn points across an overall leaderboard, with increasing point potential each game—keeping the title within reach for everyone. Each game features 4 rounds, testing different skills and decision-making styles.
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Round 1 – Multiple Choice (1 out of 4)
Teams answer questions where they must choose one correct option out of four. Focus is on accuracy and breadth of knowledge. Points are awarded for each correct answer.
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Round 2 – Open-Ended General Knowledge
Questions have no options; teams must write the answer themselves. Covers wide-ranging topics (business, culture, science, history, current affairs, etc.). Rewards deeper knowledge and team discussion.
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Round 3 – Open-Ended with Betting
Teams again answer open-ended questions, but now they can bet points on their confidence. If the answer is correct, they gain extra "betting points." If the answer is wrong, they lose the points they risked. This round adds strategy: teams must balance ambition with risk management.
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Round 4 – Thematic Round
There are 5 themes, each with 5 questions (for example: Business, Armenia, Technology, Pop Culture, Strategy). Within each theme, the point value increases with each question, so later questions are worth more than earlier ones. Teams choose which themes to focus on and how aggressively to pursue high-value questions.
Season Format & Progression
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#KeyPlay runs across 5 games during CaseKey 2026.
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Each game has a higher maximum possible score than the previous one
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Points from all games are added to a season leaderboard, and at the end of the program the top team is crowned the #KeyPlay Intellectual Champion
#KeyVisits: See How Business Really Works
#KeyVisits are guided visits to companies across different industries, where participants see how organizations actually operate from the inside. A typical visit includes:
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Welcome and Company Introduction
Learn about the company's history, mission, and current market position
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Short Talk on Strategy & Journey
A manager or leader shares the company's challenges, opportunities, and strategic direction
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Office or Facility Tour
See how the company actually operates—workspace, teams, operations, technology.
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Q&A Session
Direct conversation with managers or team leads about their work, culture, and decision-making
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Informal Networking
Casual conversations with employees, potential mentors, or future employers
Why #KeyVisits Matter
Before you start trading, you must complete four mandatory learning modules:
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Translates Cases into Reality
You see how real companies face the kinds of challenges you solve in cases.
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Builds Early Connections
You meet potential employers, partners, and mentors in a relaxed setting.
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Exposes You to Diverse Industries
Each visit showcases different sectors, challenges, and ways of working.
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Informs Your Career Decisions
Understanding company cultures and work environments helps you make informed choices about your future
#KeyMeets: Breakfast and Dinner with Leaders
#KeyMeets are small, informal breakfasts or dinners where a small group of participants meets one or two senior leaders, founders, or professionals for honest, off-stage conversation
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How #KeyMeets Works
- Small Groups: Typically 6–10 participants per meal, keeping it intimate.
- Guest Types: Founders, C-level executives, rising leaders, consultants, entrepreneurs, or international professionals.
- Format: No slides, no formal speeches—just:
- Short intro from the guest (5–10 minutes).
- Open conversation about careers, decisions, failures, and lessons learned.
- Plenty of time for personal questions and one-on-one advice.
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Why #KeyMeets Matter
- Humanizes Leaders: Makes "big names" accessible and relatable.
- Creates Mentorship Seeds: Many informal conversations grow into long-term mentorships, internships, or job opportunities.
- Provides Unfiltered Advice: Guests share honest stories about failures, tough decisions, and real career lessons—things rarely discussed in formal settings.
- Builds Your Network: You leave with contacts and relationships that extend far beyond the program.
Social Activities in Numbers
- #KeyPlay Games
- #KeyVisits
- #KeyMeets
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