IE Sustainability
Datathon 2023
October 6th - October 27th
Why should you participate?
Get introduced and/or continue learning about data
Gain experience and boost your CV
Network with professionals and participants
Learn from our top speakers and mentors
Join our community to build your best professional self
Win prizes
IE Sustainability Datathon is a challenge in which participants must solve a sustainability problem with the use of predictive modelling. The competition provides the practical application of Business Analytics, Data Science or Tech to solve a sustainability challenge within a real company.
IE School of Science & Technology Participants:
Master in Business Analytics & Big Data April 2023
Bachelor in Data & Business Analytics
Bachelor in Business Administration Data & Business Analytics
Bachelor in Politics, Law, Economics, Data & Business Analytics
Bachelor in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
SPONSOR
Acciona, as leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet, offers a comprehensive solution encompassing the entire value chain. From design and construction to operation and maintenance, Acciona's business activities are driven by the commitment to contribute to economic and social development in the communities where the company operates.
Acciona executes its sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a strategic roadmap that encompasses all the company's initiatives in the realm of sustainability. The primary objective is to lead the transition toward a low-carbon economy while incorporating quality standards and innovative processes into all projects to optimize resource efficiency and environmental preservation.
Since 2016, Acciona has maintained its status as a carbon-neutral company. However, the company's ambitions extend beyond neutrality, aiming to create a positive impact with a core focus on both people and the planet.
DATATHON TIMELINE
All training events will be held fully online! If you are one of the top 5 teams, you will be able to attend the final event at IE’s Tower in Madrid!
14th August 2023
2nd Oct. 2023
6th Oct. 2023
22nd Oct. 2023
25th Oct 2023
27th Oct. 2023
REGISTRATION OPENS
REGISTRATION CLOSES
WELCOME EVENT
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE PREDICTIVE MODEL
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINALISTS
CLOSING EVENT AND AWARDS
To participate, you must submit a team of 4 - 5 members.
You will have access to exclusive resources, mentoring sessions and webinars to help you build the best possible solution to the problem proposed.
All teams must submit their solution before the deadline, on October 22nd at 23:59.
Finalists will have the chance to present their project to our partners and sponsors.
On October 27th, the jury will decide the 3 winning teams.
After the event, key findings will be published in a visioning report and shared with experts and policymakers.
PRIZES & AWARDS
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
You can read about previous editions of the IE Sustainability Datathon below:
Sci-Tech Students Find Innovative Solutions for IE Sustainability Datathon Partner Ryanair
Students Develop Solutions for IE Sustainability Datathon Partners NTT DATA and o9 Solutions