Cooperation Games 2026
The Cooperation Games is a competition for interdisciplinary teams of four students focused on issues in international cooperation.
How can we help Cambodian producers of Kampot pepper break into the European market?
How can we ensure the long-term viability of the North Kivu Continuing Education Center in the DRC, which trains healthcare workers and improves the quality of care?
How can we ensure access to education for girls in Senegal and combat female genital mutilation?
Over the course of two days, the teams will analyze their case studies and develop the best solutions to present to a jury composed of academics, development cooperation professionals, local partners, and communication specialists. The teams will also attend several workshops designed to help them develop a critical perspective on international cooperation.
Just like last year, the winning team will win an immersion trip to Senegal! The other two finalist teams will also receive great prizes.
If you’re looking to spend some time with others in a friendly atmosphere while honing your skills and coming up with innovative solutions to real-world problems, then you’ve come to the right place!
Are you ready to take on the challenge and work together?
Registration deadline: March 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (limited space available). You can register individually or as a pair.
Program
Friday, March 27: Event opens
- 4:00–5:00 PM: Kickoff · Case presentations and team formation
- 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Workshops · Each team splits up to explore three topics
- 8:45 PM: Team-building dinner · A chance to get to know one another and build connections
Saturday, March 28: Case resolution
- 8:45 a.m.: Check-in · Breakfast (and dinner included)
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM: Case studies. Team-based case studies with professional coaching
- 5:30 p.m.: Submission of entries to the judges
Wednesday, April 1: Presentation coaching for the finalist teams
- 10:30 a.m.: Workshop on PowerPoint presentations and public speaking; one-hour session per finalist team
Thursday, April 2: FINAL
- 10 a.m.: Submission of presentations
- 2:00 PM: Finals · Teams present their innovative and sustainable solutions to the jury
- 5:30 PM: Cooperation Games Awards · Announcement of results, awards ceremony, and closing reception
Price
€10 per person (includes food and drinks on Friday evening, all day Saturday, and the evening of Thursday, April 2)
Public
French-speaking students in their third year of a bachelor’s degree and in their first and second years of a master’s degree