MBC2 2026 Data Challenge
This is a re-post of the announcement of the MBC2 2026 Data Challenge.
Participants will work on a retail dataset provided by Astrea Consulting Srl to develop unsupervised models classifying inventory into In Stock, Out of Stock, and Over Stock.
Teams may include up to three members; participants must be 30 or younger.
The top five projects will be presented at the workshop, and the winner will be selected by attendee vote and announced at the workshop dinner.
Key dates:
- Dataset release: 1 April 2026
- Submission deadline: 8 May 2026
- Shortlisted teams announced: 15 June 2026
- Final presentations: 27 August 2026, at the MBC2 Workshop in Catania
Prizes:
- 1st prize: €1000
- 2nd prize: €700
Full details are available on the challenge webpage: http://mbc2.unict.it/data-challenge
Participation with a detailed and documented report can be used for credit recognition to be (partially) used for AAF exam units (AAF1809, AAF1965, AAF1149, AAF1152). For credit recognition, always agree in advance with the M.Sc. program coordinator.