The Imagine Cup is Still Awesome

I’ve been watching some sessions from Microsoft Build. In a way, the current virus crisis is a good thing, because it has made it possible for anyone to take part in the proceedings, rather than only the lucky few who could get to the campus. One thing I watched was the Imagine Cup World Final. It had all of the Imagine Cup stuff I remember. Bright students speaking fluently about what they had done, neat ideas over a range of areas and judges asking proper questions. It really took me back to my days with the competition. They were great times.

Every year I used to tell everyone that there has never been a better time to take part in the Imagine Cup. This is still true today. Perhaps even more so. There are so many powerful technologies, so many pressing problems and so many ways to deploy your ideas to make the world a better place. I’ve seen the competition change lives. This week I saw it change a few more. Why should it not change yours?