IGNITE2026

Competitions & Plenary

IGNITE
2026
IGNITE2026
IGNITE2026

Competitions & Plenary

IGNITE
2026
IGNITE2026

IGNITE 2026 Plenary Session

IGNITE 2026 Plenary Session

IGNITE 2026 Plenary serves as the main academic and industry-learning component, providing participants with structured and experience-driven financial learning opportunities. Through expert-led discussions and real-world market insights, the initiative seeks to strengthen students’ understanding of trading, investing, portfolio management, and financial decision-making in increasingly complex market environments.

31Days
05Hours
35Minutes
19Seconds
31Days
05Hours
35Minutes
19Seconds
31Days
05Hours
35Minutes
19Seconds
31Days
05Hours
35Minutes
19Seconds

Morning Session

9:00AM - 1:00PM

Volatility Is the Market: Trading Stocks in the Chaos of 2026

Morning Session

9:00AM - 1:00PM

Volatility Is the Market: Trading Stocks in the Chaos of 2026

Afternoon Session

2:00PM - 6:00PM

Building Portfolios in Uncertain Markets: Strategies for 2026

Afternoon Session

2:00PM - 6:00PM

Building Portfolios in Uncertain Markets: Strategies for 2026

August 1, 2026

August 1, 2026

4th Floor, Henry Sy Sr. Hall Building, DLSU Manila

4th Floor, Henry Sy Sr. Hall Building, DLSU Manila

IGNITE 2026 Competitions

IGNITE 2026 Competitions

IGNITE 2026 Competitions serves as the official competitive component of IGNITE 2026, providing participants with experiential and performance-based financial learning opportunities. The initiative allows participants to apply financial theories, market analysis, trading strategies, and portfolio management principles in realistic and competitive environments. Through structured simulations, research-driven presentations, and industry-supported engagement, the program seeks to develop critical thinking, strategic decision-making, and responsible investing practices among students.

Virtual Trading Cup

June 22 - July 24, 2026

A month-long virtual trading competition where participants manage an online portfolio under simulated PSE market conditions.

Virtual Trading Cup

June 22 - July 24, 2026

A month-long virtual trading competition where participants manage an online portfolio under simulated PSE market conditions.

Portfolio Pitch Competition

[Finale] July 25, 2026: 1:00PM - 5:00 PM

A hybrid team-based competition where participants construct and defend a thesis-driven equity portfolio of PSE-listed companies.

Portfolio Pitch Competition

[Finale] July 25, 2026: 1:00PM - 5:00 PM

A hybrid team-based competition where participants construct and defend a thesis-driven equity portfolio of PSE-listed companies.