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Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) 2026 | February 19 - 21, 2026
The BMO Financial Group Finance Research and Trading Lab at the Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) is pleased to announce that the 22nd Edition of the Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) will be held on February 19–21, 2026. We are excited to share that RITC will return to its traditional three-day format, including the open outcry event, with full details to be posted on our new website soon.
RITC will feature an innovative set of RIT Decision Cases, delivered on the RIT Market Simulator platform, allowing participating teams to gather in-person and compete by making trading decisions across a range of realistic simulated scenarios.
You will compete with peers from 40+ universities across North America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia, using new and refreshed Decision Cases based on real-world conditions delivered on the industry-leading RIT Market Simulator platform.
RITC will enable enthusiastic participants from universities across the world to connect and engage in a competitive format, as well as to network with sponsors and each other.
Registration Dates
Registration Opens
TBD
Registration Closes
December 5th, 2025, 11:59 pm EST
Competition Day Schedule
Day 1 - February 19
- 1630 - 1730 Arrival + Registration
- 1730 - 1830 Opening Remarks
- 1830 - 2000 Open Outcry
- 2000 - 2200 Networking
Day 2 - February 20
- 0800 - 0900 Late Registration + Breakfast
- 0900 - 1200 Case #1
- 1200 - 1300 Lunch
- 1300 - 1600 Case #2
- 1600 - 1630 Break
- 1630 - 1830 Case #3
- 1830 - 2030 Dinner
Day 3 - February 21
- 0800 - 0900 Breakfast
- 0900 - 1200 Case #4
- 1200 - 1300 Lunch
- 1300 - 1600 Case #5
- 1600 - 1700 Travel to Hockey Hall of Fame
- 1700 - 2200 Reception & Awards Ceremony at Hockey Hall of Fame
Venue Location
University of Toronto – St. George Campus
BMO Financial Group Finance Research and Trading Lab
Rotman School of Management
Room 290, North Building
105 St. George St.
Toronto, ON M5S 3E6
Canada
Qualification
- Participants must be current undergraduate or graduate students in a degree program at the university that they are representing.
- One team per university can compete.
- Four student members are required per team.
- You can register two additional students (substitute members to join your team.)
- Substitutes are optional – the competition will comprise activities that allow only four members to participate.
- Faculty advisors or staff members can accompany each team.
- Faculty advisors or staff members must register as an Observer.
- Faculty advisors or staff members cannot compete as a team member.
- We encourage diverse and inclusive teams; we suggest that each participating team is composed of different genders.
- Three of the four team members should be new to RITC (did not participate in previous editions of RITC).
- The University of Toronto students should be prequalified via the RMSC x UofT
Fees
Competition fees remain the same amount as last year.
- To reserve your spot, a University Representative must submit a payment.
- The Representative may be a faculty advisor, staff member, student club leader, or a member of the team.
- The competition has limited spots available, which are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
- We encourage you to register early!
- A team’s registration in the competition will be confirmed by email within five business days after receiving the fee payment.
- The registration fee includes all activities fees for over the two days.
Competition Fees Registration Links
Option 1
Four Members
$2,000 CAD per team + 13% HST tax
PAY HERE
Option 2
Four Members +1
$2,200 CAD per team + 13% HST tax
PAY HERE
Option 3
Four Members +2
$2,400 CAD per team + 13% HST tax
PAY HERE
Option 4
Four Members + One Observer
$2,600 CAD per team + 13% HST tax
PAY HERE
Option 5
Four Members + 1 + One Observer
$2,800 CAD per team + 13% HST tax
PAY HERE
Option 6
Four Members + 2 + One Observer
$3,000 CAD per team + 13% HST tax
PAY HERE
Optional Add-on Fees
Optional add-on
One Additional Observer
$600 CAD per person+ 13% HST tax
PAY HERE
Optional add-on
Two Additional Observer
$1,200 CAD per person+ 13% HST tax
PAY HERE
Canada Visa Information
Canada’s visa laws have been undergoing changes in recent years, making the process of acquiring a VISA longer than in the past. It is each individual competitor’s responsibility to inquire if they need a visa to enter Canada and to apply for one if necessary. Click Here to find out if you need a visa. It may take up to 12 weeks to receive a visa; apply as soon as you can. It is also recommended that all competitors from outside of Canada purchase travel health insurance.
Hotel Information
Accommodation in Toronto is the responsibility of the teams. As a suggestion only, a selection of hotels near the Rotman School of Management are offering group rates. Group rates bookings must be made directly with the hotels. Preferred rates are at your disposal from the hotels below. Hotel booking links for these preferred group rates will be available once RITC registration opens.
Marriott Downtown
525 Bay Street, Toronto
Click here for the preferred rate.
Rate will remain active until December 27, 2024
Yorkville Royal Sonesta
220 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Click here for the preferred rate.
Rate will remain active until January 20, 2025
Kimpton Saint George
280 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Click here for the preferred rate.
Rate will remain active until January 6, 2025
Dress Code
RMSC is a professional business competition, so participants are expected to dress in business casual or business formal attire.
Weather
Please note, that the average temperature in Toronto in February is -8 degrees Celsius (15 degrees Fahrenheit). We suggest that you bring appropriate winter clothing and that you check the weather forecasts before you pack for the competition.
Co-Curricular Record (CCR)
Upon completion of this competition, students may claim for CCR recognition.
The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is designed to help students find opportunities at U of T beyond the classroom and to have their skills and experiences captured on an official document. For more details about this CCR position, CLICK HERE.
Benefits of Co-Curricular Record (CCR) Recognition:
- Highlight and reflect on the skills you’ve gained.
- Get engaged in a variety of workshops and track your progress.
- Record your participation on an official university document.
- Connect with your CCR community, build your network, and enhance your resume.
Upon completion of the volunteer work and when you are ready to claim your CCR, CLICK HERE.
Health and Safety | COVID-19
Competition participants are responsible for following health and safety measures where applicable. Individuals should report health and safety concerns to the competition committee via email at financelab[at]rotman.utoronto.ca, who will promptly review, assess and implement measures to address the concern where appropriate.
Measure to reduce risk of exposure:
- Individuals who are sick or who have COVID-19-related symptoms should stay home/hotel/accommodation.
- Isolate until there is no fever and symptoms improve for 24 hours (48 hours for gastrointestinal symptoms), regardless of testing results or no testing.
- Refer to: Ontario COVID-19 Self-Assessment and Procedures in the Event of a Confirmed Case and/or COVID-19 Symptoms.
- Avoid touching your face, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Practice proper respiratory etiquette, such as sneezing and coughing into your elbow.
- Face masks are encouraged, and we ask everyone always to respect the decisions of others, their comfort levels, and their health needs.
Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Excellence
Equity and Human Rights
The purposes of this statement are to express the University’s values regarding equity and diversity, and relate these to the institution’s unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
At the University of Toronto, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive community, rich with diversity, protecting the human rights of all persons, and based upon understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of every person. We seek to ensure to the greatest extent possible that all students and employees enjoy the opportunity to participate as they see fit in the full range of activities that the University offers, and to achieve their full potential as members of the University community.
Our support for equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment as defined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In striving to become an equitable community, we will also work to eliminate, reduce or mitigate the adverse effects of any barriers to full participation in University life that we find, including physical, environmental, attitudinal, communication or technological.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Our teaching, scholarship, and other activities take place in the context of a highly diverse society. Reflecting the intersectionality in our community is uniquely valuable to Rotman, as it contributes to the diversification of thoughts, ideas, and perspectives that enrich our teaching, scholarship, and research activities. We will proactively seek to increase inclusion and feelings of belonging among our community members, with an aim to having a student body, teaching and administrative staff that mirror the diversity of qualified applicants. For more information, please click here.