Events
The High Finance Institute hosts a variety of highly anticipated events for aspiring and seasoned finance professionals. We have various workshops, networking events, and competitions to prepare future leaders in finance. These events bring together industry experts, top academics, and ambitious students to foster meaningful dialogue and skill development. Participants gain hands-on exposure to real-world financial challenges, sharpen their analytical abilities, and build valuable connections with peers and mentors.
By combining practical training with thought leadership, the Institute provides a platform where talent meets opportunity, ensuring that attendees leave equipped with the knowledge and confidence to excel in the dynamic world of finance.
The 2025 High Finance Institute Gala &
Final Round of The Global Investment Banking Case Competition
April 1-2, 2025
The Vancouver Club, Vancouver, Canada
HIFI’s flagship Investment Banking Case Competition challenged students to solve real-world cases, presenting their strategies to industry professionals while competing for a $10,000 prize. The event showcased technical excellence, strategic insight, and teamwork in a high-impact setting.
The final round of the competition was combined with our end-of-year gala, which saw the top 10 student teams and finance professionals from around the world come together for an evening at The Vancouver Club. Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner, cocktail bar, wine service, live entertainment, and the announcement and awarding of the grand prize to the competition winners.
Past Events
Modeling & Valuation Workshop with Agentis Capital
February 6, 2025
Online
HIFI hosted the Agentis Capital Modelling and Valuation Workshop, where students gained hands-on experience in building financial models and applying valuation techniques used by industry professionals. The session provided practical insights into real-world investment analysis and prepared participants with skills directly applicable to careers in finance.
Modeling & Valuation Workshop hosted by Agentis Capital
On February 6, the High Finance Institute and Agentis Capital partnered to deliver a compelling and free Modeling & Valuation Workshop. This one-hour session—held from 3–4 pm ET (12–1 pm PT)—offered a rare opportunity for students and finance professionals to learn directly from industry practitioners.
Leading the workshop were Luke Mazzei and Wesley Wu, both serving as Associates in Investment Banking at Agentis Capital. Their instruction offered participants a blend of theoretical insight and real-world application, particularly invaluable for those preparing for careers in investment banking.
Agentis Capital, a fast-growing independent financial advisor, is internationally recognized for its rigorous, impartial analysis and its reputation for exceptional execution in complex transactions—especially in infrastructure and mining sectors.
During the workshop, attendees were guided through fundamental concepts of financial modeling and valuation, including structured approaches to financial projections, valuation methodologies (such as discounted cash flow analysis), and practical scenarios derived from real-world transactions.
By the end of the session, participants walked away with:
A solid understanding of three-statement modeling, including how to project core financial statements and integrate them in Excel.
Techniques to build discounted cash flow valuations, emphasizing clarity, structure, and analytical rigor.
Insight into how investment bankers structure valuation pitches, offering a glimpse into the professional thought process behind M&A and financing deals.
Critical tips on best practices for model transparency and auditability, reflecting Agentis Capital’s emphasis on bespoke solutions and precision.
Moreover, the event cultivated a collaborative learning environment—attendees could ask questions, see live demonstrations, and gain practical guidance that sharpened both their technical skills and confidence.
Hi-Fi Case Competition
The High Finance Institute proudly hosted its annual Investment Banking Case Competition, a premier event designed to challenge and inspire the next generation of finance professionals.
Held from March 31 to April 2, 2025, the competition brought together top student teams from across the globe to tackle a complex, real-world financial advisory case developed by Agentis Capital. Participants were tasked with preparing detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and strategic recommendations, culminating in polished pitch presentations before a panel of industry judges.
The event offered students a unique opportunity to experience the pace and rigor of investment banking. Competing teams demonstrated not only their technical expertise in modeling and valuation but also their ability to communicate strategic insights effectively under time pressure.
The grand prize of $10,000 CAD was awarded to the team that delivered the most compelling combination of analysis, strategy, and presentation. Beyond the competition itself, participants gained valuable professional exposure, constructive feedback from experienced practitioners, and meaningful networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders.
This case competition continues to serve as one of Hi-Fi’s flagship events, reflecting the Institute’s mission to prepare future leaders in finance through experiential learning and high-impact engagement.