InCommodities Case Crunch 2026 -  Turning data into a competitive advantage

Our Case Crunch competition returns!

We're back - with a case competition that's anything but average! 

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?

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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.

Working in teams of two, you’ll:

  • Explore large, real-world datasets
  • Engineer features and build forecasting models
  • Evaluate performance and robustness
  • Turn forecasts into actionable insights under realistic market conditions

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.

Why crunch this case?

Because this gives a real insight into how analytics are used in real energy trading.

InCommodities Case Crunch 2026 offers a hands-on introduction to how advanced analytics, forecasting, and trading logic come together at InCommodities – and what it takes to compete at the forefront of energy trading.

Along the way, you’ll:

  • Work on an advanced machine learning and spot price forecasting case
  • Learn from people who work with these challenges every day
  • Compete with strong peers in a realistic setting
  • Connect with industry professionals and InCommodities ambassadors

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. 

Your educational background matter less than your desire to:

  • Work with complex data
  • Make trade-offs under uncertainty
  • Translate models into decisions

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.

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What’s at stake?

1st Place
  • A cash prize of 15,000 DKK per team member to support your future goals. 
  • Two brilliant books that capture two essential skills: thinking better and predicting better:   
    1. Think Again - The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant 
    2. Superforecasting - The Art and Science of Prediction by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner 
     
2nd Place
  • A cash prize of 2,500 DKK per team member.
  • Two brilliant books that capture two essential skills: thinking better and predicting better.    
    1. Think Again - The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant 
    2. Superforecasting - The Art and Science of Prediction by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner 
3rd Place
  • An exclusive InCommodities x Rains weekend bag to gear up for the future.
  • Two brilliant books that capture two essential skills: thinking better and predicting better.    
    1. Think Again - The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant 
    2. Superforecasting - The Art and Science of Prediction by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner 

 

 

 

1st, 2nd and 3rd place all receive a signed certificate stating their efforts.  

Program

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Day 1: March 23 – Kickoff

Location: The Ballroom, Ny Banegårdsgade 51-53, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark

  • 16.00: Welcome
    • Inspirational talks by industry experts and the InCommodities team
    • Case unveiling and workshop
    • Dinner to-go or to-stay (up to you and your workflow)
  • 20.00: End of day
Day 2: March 24 – Remote work

Location: Remote

  • 15.00-17.00: Online Q&A session to guide your progress
Day 3: March 25 – Remote work

Location: Remote

  • No hand-in deadline. Bring your work with you to the final day and be ready to test it. 
Day 4: March 26 - Grand finale at InCommodities Europe HQ

Location: InCommodities Europe HQ, Tangen 6, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark

  • 15.00: Welcome  
    • Get a glimpse into our world  
    • Let’s test your work  
    • Let's find the winners
    • Departure to a surprise destination    
    • Network, drinks and dinner 
  • 22.30: End of day 

How to apply?

Submit your contact information, CV and academic transcript (grades) via the link below. 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!

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