Greater Good Challenge Information Session 3

Ready to take your creativity beyond the classroom?

The Greater Good Challenge empowers Columbia students, alumni, and changemakers around the world to turn bold ideas into action through a dynamic, social impact–focused competition. Whether you're a student or a professional, this is your chance to make a difference through purpose-driven innovation.

Here is what to expect:

What is the Greater Good Challenge? Learn how this social impact-focused competition empowers students to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

Why Join? Explore how participating can sharpen your skills, expand your network, and give you a platform to pitch your idea for meaningful change with a chance to win funding and visibility.

Meet Special Guests Hear directly from past winners, judges, and coaches. Discover what makes a winning team and what they wish they knew when they started.

Breakout: Build Your Team Don’t have a team yet? No problem. We will host interactive breakout sessions by interest and skill area to help you connect with potential teammates and collaborators.

Who Can Join?Open to all current Columbia students across schools and disciplines. Whether you are an idea person, strategist, designer, or builder, here is a place for you.

Join one or all of our virtual Information Sessions to connect with inspiring guests, learn how the Challenge works, and start forming your team. Each session will feature a different special guest, so you are welcome to attend multiple sessions for fresh insights and new connections.

Session 3: Impactful Industry Insights

As this is the final info session before submissions close, this event will help you bring it all together. We will open the floor for final Q&A and networking for your last opportunity to team up and submit with confidence.