ESGthon for Impact. 2nd Edition Final

Sustainable development is no longer just an industry trend, it is a market standard that redefines the rules of the game in big business. If you are fascinated by the world of finance, corporate strategies, and innovation, we invite you to join the audience during the open final part of the 2nd edition of the ESGthon for Impact competition, organized by CFA Society Poland and the GPW Foundation with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego and Konsulting Student Club.

This is a unique opportunity for students and responsible management enthusiasts to see live how theory meets market practice. Come, get inspired by the solutions developed by the best in Poland, and listen to how a professional jury evaluates ESG strategies on the stock exchange floor.

When and where are we meeting?

• Date: May 25, 2026
• Location: Trading Floor, Warsaw Stock Exchange, Książęca 4, level +2
• Audience registration starts: 02.45 pm CEST
• Dress code: We suggest business casual attire.

Agenda of the open final part

The final is a time for presenting solutions and a clash of ideas at the highest level. Here is what awaits you after entering the Trading Floor:

• 15.00 – 17.45 Final presentations and Q&A session
  Six student teams will present innovative solutions to the prepared case studies on stage. Each team will have a total of 20 minutes for their presentation. This timeframe consists of 10 minutes for presenting the prepared solution and 10 minutes for a demanding question and answer session with the jurors.
• 17.45 – 18.00 Jury deliberations
• 18.00 – 18.15 Announcement of results and closing
  The final will be crowned with an award ceremony and the official closing of the 2nd edition of ESGthon for Impact.

What will you learn by being in the audience?

Observing the teams during the final is a condensed lesson in analytics and risk management. You will find out what the jury pays special attention to when evaluating solutions and presentations. Projects are verified according to the following business evaluation categories:

• Understanding of the ESG challenge and problem analysis: Jurors verify the depth of the task analysis. An in-depth understanding of the industry, market, and regulatory context is examined, as well as the impact of actions on individual stakeholders.
• Proposed solution: Experts reward the innovativeness, originality, and creativity of the solution. Equally important is hard realism, plan feasibility, and proper resource identification. This means a realistic assessment of the financial, human, or time resources necessary to implement the concept.
• Presentation quality and communication: The structure, clarity, and consistency of the message during the stage performance are evaluated. The committee also assesses the presentation style, engagement, and professionalism of the entire team. Crucial importance is attached to whether the answers to the questions asked (during the Q&A session) are substantive, precise, and comprehensive.

Do not miss this chance! Come, build a network of contacts, and learn how to effectively combine sustainable development with the hard business goals of corporations.