Analytics for Society Awards 2026

The moment we've been working towards is here.
Join us for the Analytics for Society Awards Grand Final, where our top student finalists will present their data-driven solutions to some of society's most pressing challenges — judged against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
After months of competition, the best teams from Imperial College Business School and UCL will take to the stage to pitch their work to a panel of leading academics and industry experts. Expect sharp insights, compelling data storytelling, and innovative thinking at its finest.
The evening will include: 📊 Finalist presentations to a live judging panel 🥇 Awards ceremony & prize giving 🥂 Networking drinks reception.
Our esteemed speaker panel includes:

• Rene A Ramos - Climate Risk Executive, Head of EMEA and Latin America Integration, JPMC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rene-a-ramos)
• Aura Popa - Senior Director Game Science and Insights at 2K, and Chartered Statistician at the Royal Statistical Society.(https://www.linkedin.com/in/popaaura/)
• Joelle Laming - Principal Data Scientist at DART, UK Cabinet Office Digital (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellelaming/)
  Whether you're a finalist, a fellow student, faculty member, or industry professional — come and celebrate the power of analytics to drive real-world impact.
  📍 Level 49.02, UCL School of Management, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf 🗓️ Thursday 7 May 2026 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
  The event is proudly supported by the Institute of Analytics, the Gandhi Centre for Inclusive Innovation at Imperial College London and UCL School of Management.