How does Microsoft choose the locations of the Imagine Cup worldwide finals each year?
The location of the Imagine Cup has rotated from year to year. In 2003 the finals were held in Spain, in 2004 they were held in Brazil, in 2005 the location was Japan, in 2006 the finals were held in India, and in 2007 the finals were held in South Korea. A selection committee representing Microsoft and the competition captains evaluate applications from countries interested in hosting. Many factors are taken into consideration including the resources available at the hosting country. The selection process is not an exact science.
