During the Econometric Career Days, there is plenty of opportunity to meet companies that work in one of the various fields of econometrics. There are many different activities giving you the opportunity to connect with a diverse range of companies.
The events during which you can meet potential employers are the following:
- Cases
A case is a perfect way to learn about a company’s work field and their company culture. You get to work on a representative company case thereby allowing you to learn more about the company and to apply your analytical skills to tackle a problem. Afterwards, there is either a lunch or drink included in a morning or afternoon case, respectively, where you get to talk to the employees and ask all your questions. Find out here which cases will take place during the ECD 2026.
- Presentations
During a presentation at the ECD, a company will describe their daily practices at their company to you. They will talk to you about interesting projects that they have worked on or are currently working on and explain the career opportunities. Find out here which presentations will take place during the ECD 2026.
- Interviews
This year you have the opportunity to do an interview with Optiver. Note that you will need to add your CV when submitting your application.
- Company and Branch dinner
This year, we have a company dinner and two branch dinners - a Finance dinner and a Data Consultancy dinner. The Finance dinner hosts ABN AMRO and Triple A, the Data Consultancy dinner hosts IG&H, Mount Analytics and Sia Partners. The company dinner is with EY. Each dinner starts with a short presentation to introduce the companies and then will allow you to meet various employees in an informal setting. This gives you a chance to ask any questions you may have and to meet your potential future colleagues! Find out more about the dinners here.
- Informal Events
Last year we organised a variety of fun informal events where you get to meet companies through social activities in an informal setting in order to see if you are character wise a good fit for the company and whether their atmosphere matches yours. The informal activities this year consist of a wine tasting with SKIM, beer tasting with Milliman and a escape room with NewData. It is a unique experience for you to have fun while networking and have the opportunity to get to know a company. Find out more about the informal events here.
- Field Trip
Every year, the ECD offers an exciting opportunity to witness econometrics in action through our Field Trip, where we explore how this powerful tool is used in unexpected fields. It is a chance to gain first-hand experience and see the impact of econometrics beyond traditional industries. Past attendees have found this event incredibly inspiring, so do not miss out!
This year, we are visiting the Dutch Public Broadcasting Organisation (NPO), the organisation behind the Netherlands’ public media landscape. Together with the public broadcasters, the NPO ensures that millions of people have access to reliable, relevant, and diverse news, programmes, and entertainment. As media consumption continues to evolve, the NPO increasingly relies on data, AI, and innovative technology to understand audiences, improve content planning, and make media more accessible and discoverable. During this field trip, you will get a behind-the-scenes look at how data and AI are applied to real-world challenges, from analysing viewing behaviour to unlocking media archives. You will also experience the world of radio, broadcasting, and subtitling. Discover how econometrics, technology, and public value come together to shape the future of Dutch media.
- Moments of Impact
We want to iterate the kind of impact that you can make with your professional career. We offer a three cases and a drink to allow you to meet companies in which you can make an impact. The cases are held by Clever Republic, Gupta Strategists and Ministerie van Financiën. And we have a PhD drink. All-in-all, it is a unique opportunity to find how you can steer your career towards impact. Find out here which companies participate in Moments of Impact 2026.
During the Econometric Career Days, there are certain events that are held in Dutch. This is the request of the company as they either only hire Dutch nationals or Dutch speaking employees. Therefore, the event is held in Dutch to attend to this fact. For Dutch events it will be clearly stated in the description that they will be held in Dutch. If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to info@ecdrotterdam.nl.
