Yes. It will be held on campus at the University of Houston.

Please fill out the registration form by August 28th, 2024 at 11:59 PM CT in order to to be eligible to be selected to compete in the competition. After completion of this form, we will follow up with instructions for One-Pager Submission, (due Friday, August 30th at 11:59 PM CT), which is required to complete your application.

After registration, you are required to submit a One-Pager by August 30th, 2024, 11:59 PM CT. Submissions over one page will not be reviewed. Selected teams will be notified by September 5th. Assessment of the One-Pager will be based on the following: Relevance to the competition's focus (commodities or equity trade) Originality and creativity of the idea Feasibility and practicality of implementation Relevant qualitative and quantitative metrics Analysis of Supply and Demand drivers Modeling is not needed in the One Pager, but is expected in the final pitch deck. Example Structure: Thesis (Supply & Demand Overviews) Feasibility of the Trade (Liquidity, Exchange Rules, etc.) Risk Analysis (Sizing, Risk/Reward, Hedges if applicable)

Registration Closes: Wednesday, August 28th (11:59 PM CT) One-Pagers Due: Friday, August 30th (11:59 PM CT) Decisions Sent Out: Thursday, September 5th Pitch Materials Due: Wednesday, October 2nd (11:59 PM CT) Competition: October 4-5th, 2024 in Houston, TX at the University of Houston