CaseCrunch 2026 - Turning data into a competitive advantage
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The Ballroom, Ny Banegårdsgade 51-53, 8000 Aarhus C
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Our Case Crunch competition returns!
In this 2026 edition, you’ll work with how complexity of price formation is shaped by uncertainty, system constraints, and constantly changing dynamics.
At InCommodities, we rethink and challenge the status quo through data, technology, and deep market understanding – and our Case Crunch is built on that exact mindset.
Are you up for the challenge?
This will be like stepping into real trading workflows – not a textbook case.
Over 70 hours, you’ll take on the role of an analyst at InCommodities and work on a data-intensive case focused on machine learning-based forecasting of European electricity spot prices.
This is an end-to-end challenge that mirrors how trading decisions are actually made. Forecasts only matter if they can be turned into decisions – and ultimately impact PnL. Trade-offs between accuracy, robustness, and performance are part of the task.
Strong technical skills in coding and modeling will take you far. Strategic thinking about markets, risk, and decision-making will take you further.
Who can join?
For students who want to work with real complexity.
Case Crunch is designed for students striving for strong analytical and technical skills who want to master coding and machine learning in practice.
You can participate in teams of two. We cover all public transportation costs to and from the competition locations in Aarhus, Denmark.
It will be a focused field. A limited number of teams will be selected to enter the competition.
How to apply?
Submit your contact information, CV and academic transcript (grades) via the event website. Each member must apply individually but note your team member’s full name in the application form.
The deadline to apply is March 8, 2026 end of day.
We'll choose a limited number of teams to participate in the Case Crunch and confirmations will be send to the selected teams by March 11, 2026, end of day.
Get ready to expect the unexpected!