CEO Business Challenge @ Cal Poly Pomona
Future-Proofing Airport Parking at
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025; 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Bronco Student Center Ursa Major
About the CEO Business Challenge
All CPP students are invited to participate in the challenge, presented by the CEO of Ontario International Airport. For this challenge, Future-Proofing Airport Parking at Ontario International Airport (ONT), you will step into the shoes of a CEO exploring opportunities for growth via strategic and operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Analyze the problem in teams of 3-5 students using real-world data and present actionable insights and solutions to a panel of industry and academic leaders!
Why Participate?
- Build resume-ready skills in real-world problem solving, data analysis, teamwork, and professional presentations
- Network with industry executives
- Earn a digital badge to showcase your achievement CEO Business Challenge 2025 Presenter
- Compete for cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners CEO Business Challenge 2025 Distinguished Achievement
Important Dates
Registration and Information Sessions
| Monday September 15 | Registration Opens |
| Monday September 15, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Info Session I in 163-1015; in-person only |
| Tuesday September 16, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Info Session II (repeat) in 163-2015; in-person and also available via Zoom at Info Session II Zoom (CPP authentication required) |
| Info Session Presentation | Presentation |
| Wednesday October 1 | Registration Closes |
Details and Data
| Wednesday October 8 | Details and Data shared with Registered Teams |
Tours of Ontario International Airport (separate registration required, space is limited, tour attendance is not a requirement for participating in the challenge)
| Wednesday October 8, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon | Ontario International Airport Airfield Tour |
| Thursday October 9, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon | Ontario International Airport Airfield Tour (repeat) |
The Challenge Finale
| Wednesday October 22, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Bronco Student Center, Ursa Major |
CBA welcomes Ontario International Airport Executives
Atif Elkadi
Chief Executive Officer
Agenda: October 22
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM : Challenge Finale Launch
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Registration and Informal Networking |
| 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Welcome: Dean Sandeep Krishnamurthy |
| 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | CEO Address : ONT CEO Atif Elkadi |
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Q&A: ONT Executives |
| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Coffee break, Teams group |
10:45 AM – 12:45 PM : Teams Work on Challenge (Lunch Provided)
| 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Networking with ONT Executives |
| 11:45 AM | Teams: Submit presentation materials |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM : Presentations, ONT Trivia, Awards
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Team Presentations |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | ONT Trivia Challenge |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Awards and Recognition, Closing |
