Sub-Regional
Kickoff

4 March 2026

Sub-Regional
Announcement

26 March 2026

Regional
Semifinals

31 March – 1 April 2026

Regional
Finals

2-3 April 2026

Global
Final

12 May 2026

Watch the 2025 Global Final

2026 Global Final

Champion

To be announced on 12 May 2026

 

Participants

California State University, Fullerton

Americas Region

University of Waterloo

Americas Region

Peking University

Asia Pacific Region

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Asia Pacific Region

Princess Sumaya University for Technology

EMEA Region

University of Ljubljana

EMEA Region

Champion

To be announced on 12 May 2026

 

California State University, Fullerton

Americas Region

University of Waterloo

Americas Region

Peking University

Asia Pacific Region

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Asia Pacific Region

Princess Sumaya University for Technology

EMEA Region

University of Ljubljana

EMEA Region

“If done diligently and with passion, the Research Challenge teaches 99% of what you need to know to analyze a company, write an investment case, and present it to the audience. Achieving the last 1% can take all your life, as there is always something to learn. As a bonus, the Challenge may help you feel more confident and improve your presentation and teamwork skills.”

Mark Temnikov, CFA | Global Champion, 2018

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