NEO event day schedule
The 2026 National Economics Olympiad (NEO) is a full-day event intended to challenge, teach and promote collaboration for all participants. The day involves a two-hour competition, presentations, workshops, and plenty of opportunities to network with sponsors and fellow participants.
8:15
-9:00
Participant check in.
Van der Goot, ground floor, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Participants register and can grab their name tags and goodie bags!
9:15-
10:00
Opening Ceremony: Welcome to NEO
Van der Goot M1-19 (Athene), Erasmus University Rotterdam
A brief welcome for participants, including details about the day and the competition. Then, groups will make their way to their allocated rooms across the Erasmus University Campus.
10:00-
12:30
Competition
Various buildings, Erasmus University Rotterdam
The flagship event - the economics problem-solving competition! Students will be allocated to rooms for the duration of the challenge, with volunteers available to answer any questions.
12:45-
14:00
Lunch
Theil, ground floor, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Lunch will be provided to the Participants at Theil! There are also various food spots, such as the Erasmus Food Plaza, Erasmus Pavilion, Sports Cafe, Manderville Cafe (4th floor), and a Spar on campus if you wish to eat something else!
14:30-
15:30
Workshops
Van der Groot M1-19 (DNB) Mandeville T3-20 (RBB), Erasmus University Rotterdam
Participants will then have a chance to attend their chosen workshop of interest, hosted by our event sponsors!
16:00-
17:30
Closing Ceremony
Sanders 0-02, Erasmus University Rotterdam
The Keynote Speech will be presented, and the Award Ceremony will commence.
17:30-
19:00
Networking drinks
Sanders, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Participants will be provided with free drinks and offered the opportunity to further network with Olympiad participants and potentially sponsors and workshop hosts.
