External Statistics Conference 2026 Data Challenge
We are thrilled to invite students to participate in the External Statistics Conference (ESC) 2026 Data Challenge! This exciting competition, running from 28 October 2025 to 31 January 2026, encourages Bachelor’s and Master’s students from EU universities to showcase their data analysis, visualization, and communication skills.
This year’s theme, “Evolving Cross-Border Dynamics in a Fragmented and Uncertain World,” challenges students to explore policy-relevant topics, such as global trade, financial flows, multinational dynamics, and environmental impacts of cross-border activities.
Participants will use datasets from the ECB and BIS Data Portals alongside other publicly available data to develop innovative projects. Winners will present their findings at ESC 2026 in Krakow, with all expenses covered, and receive certificates of excellence!