about the host
Host City
Suzhou, often called the “Venice of the East,” is a city where centuries-old cultural heritage meets modern innovation. Known for its classical gardens, tranquil canals, and cutting-edge technology sector, Suzhou offers a unique environment for academic and cultural exchange. Participants will experience both the traditional beauty of Chinese architecture and the dynamic energy of one of China’s most rapidly growing educational and innovation hubs.
Host Organization
The NexGen Education Hub (NexGen) proudly serves as the Host Organization of the International Economics Olympiad 2026. Dedicated to fostering educational excellence and global collaboration, NexGen organizes programs that inspire young minds to explore the intersections of economics, technology, and leadership. With support from local and international partners, NexGen will ensure a vibrant and engaging experience for all IEO participants.
Examination Venue
The XJTLU International Business School (IBSS) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University will host the main academic components of the Olympiad. IBSS is one of China’s most prominent international business schools, combining global perspectives with local insights. Its modern facilities, world-class faculty, and strong research culture provide an ideal environment for academic excellence and international exchange.
Accommodation
Accommodation options will be provided near the XJTLU campus in Suzhou Industrial Park, ensuring convenience and safety. Detailed accommodation choices and prices will be announced by the end of 2025.
- Early-bird booking: until February 15, 2026
- Regular booking: until April 30, 2026
ACADEMICS
Economics
A test of 20 multiple-choice questions and 5 open questions (out of which only 4 are graded, in accordance with the contestant’s choice)
Financial Literacy
A set of 25 multiple-choice questions focused on different aspects of Financial Literacy
Business Case
Presentation of case solutions in English before the Jury
See more at our main website
DEADLINES for organizations
october 30, 2025
3-year-agreement and preliminary 1-year application stage
January 31, 2026
Early-bird application stage
April 30, 2026
late stage application deadline stage, format choice & booking
December, 2025
Start of accomodation booking
February 15, 2026
booking deadline (for 3YA partners and early-bird applicants)
May 31, 2026
team information & media submission
July 12-20, 2026
International
Economics Olympiad
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Participation
Check the requirements
Proceed to our Application Guideline to learn more about our application process.
For additional information, check out our National Competitions section and How-To section.
Hold your competition & apply for participation
The order is not important: you can apply first and hold the competition later or vice versa.
Choose the participation format and bring the team to the IEO!
For organizations:
Check the requirements
You should:
a.
be younger than 20 years old as of June 30th, 2026;
b.
have your high-school graduation date later than December 1st, 2025.
Find information
Check if your country is listed in the Participants section of our website. If it is, contact your national Coordinator for further information. If it is not, reach out to us via the Contact form naming your country. It is possible that we have potential partners in your country which haven’t been officially accepted yet.
Win your national competition
Up to 5 best students from each country are invited to compete in the IEO.
For contestants:
PARTICIPANTS
*The list is current and will be updated on February 20th and May 20th.
National Competition:
Selection Tests for the International Economics Olympiad 2025
Coordinator:
PhD. Elona Cera
ecolymp@virtus.edu.al
Albania
National Competition:
National Economics Team Selection of Armenia by BISA
for IEO
for IEO
Coordinator:
Shavarsh Zohrabyan
shavarshzohrabyan.bisa@gmail.com
Armenia
National Competition:
Azerbaijan National Economics Olympiad (AzMIO)
Coordinator:
Eyvaz Gafarov
eyvaz@globalolympiccenter.org
Azerbaijan
National Competition:
Bahrain National Economics Olympiad (BNEO)
Coordinator:
Mahaboob Rayyan Khan
rayyanbah3@gmail.com
Bahrain
National Competition:
Bangladesh Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Rafid Abrar
mailtorafidabrar@gmail.com
Bangladesh
National Competition:
Economics Olympiad Botswana (EOB)
Coordinator:
Opelo Mbakile
Mbakileop@gmail.com
Botswana
National Competition:
OBECON - Olimpíada Brasileira de Economia
Coordinator:
Nicolas Goulart de Moura
nicolasgm.gog@gmail.com
Brazil
National Competition:
Team Bulgaria Final Selection
Coordinator:
Yordan Zdravkov Tsanev
yordan.z.tsanev@gmail.com
Bulgaria
National Competition:
Canadian Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Yuri Khoroshilov
khoroshilov@telfer.uottawa.ca
Canada
National Competition:
CNEO
Coordinator:
Abby Yan
syan@inghub.org.cn
China
National Competition:
Olimpiada Colombiana de Economía
Coordinator:
Jaime Eduardo García Rodríguez
Jefe.olimpiada.economia@uan.edu.co
Colombia
National Competition:
Economics Olympiad Cambodia
Coordinator:
Curtis Fountain
curtisf@gostudyin.com
Combodia
National Competition:
Croatian Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Nikola Jelovečki
nikola.jelovecki@cerm.hr
Croatia
National Competition:
National Competition for the selection of candidates for the IEO
Coordinator:
Dr Panayiotis C. Andreou
panayiotis.andreou@cut.ac.cy
Cyprus
National Competition:
National Competition for the selection of candidates for the IEO
Coordinator:
Dr Panayiotis C. Andreou
panayiotis.andreou@cut.ac.cy
Ecuador
National Competition:
French Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Pierre Cotteau de Simencourt
Pierre.cotteaudesimencourt@sciencespo.fr
France
National Competition:
Georgian National Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Johnny Mtsariashvili
j.mtsariashvili@ug.edu.ge
Georgia
National Competition:
Ghana Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Bernard Annan
ben4ryl@gmail.com
Ghana
National Competition:
Greece Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Loukas Zachilas
zachilas@uth.gr
Greece
National Competition:
Hong Kong Economics Olympaid (HKEO)
Coordinator:
Philip Kwan
hkeo.official@gmail.com
Hong Kong (China)
National Competition:
Olimpiade Sains Nasional (National Science Olympiad)
Coordinator:
Dwi Wulandari
dwi.wulandari.fe@um.ac.id
Indonesia
National Competition:
Olympiad of Economics, Management, and Governance
Coordinator:
Amineh Mahmoudzadeh
mahmoodzadeh@sharif.edu
Iran
National Competition:
National High School Economics Quiz Tournament
Coordinator:
Tatsuro Suzuki
suzuki@apfl.or.jp
Japan
National Competition:
National Finance & Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Zere Zharlagapova
z.zharlagapova@daryn.kz
Kazakhstan
National Competition:
Kenya Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Dr. Herine Otieno
herine.otieno@eduhubafric.com
Kenya
National Competition:
IEO Macau Selection
Coordinator:
Wong Ping, Benny
benny@knf.org.hk
Macau (China)
National Competition:
Malaysian Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Muhammad Hadhri
hadhri@ardentedu.com
Malaysia
National Competition:
Olimpiada Mexicana de Economía y Finanzas (OMEF)
Coordinator:
Christina Cornejo Van Luit;
Prof. Fernando Diego Pérez Cervantes
Prof. Fernando Diego Pérez Cervantes
christina.cornejo@itam.mx
Mexico
National Competition:
Mongolia Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Carlos C. Crawford
economics@mongolaspiration.edu.mn
Mongolia
National Competition:
Nepal Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Arjun Sapkota
arjun@ecolympnepal.org
Nepal
National Competition:
National Economics Olympiad (NEO)
Coordinator:
Adewale Solarin
asolarin2002@yahoo.com
Nigeria
National Competition:
Macedonian Economics Olympiad MEO
Coordinator:
Aneta Gacovska Barandovska
agacovska@gmail.com
North Macedonia
National Competition:
Pakistan National Economics Competition
Coordinator:
Nishe Waqar Jami
nishewjami@gmail.com
Pakistan
National Competition:
PNG Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Viri Heather Watoka
v.watoka@pngparadise.com
Papua New Guinea
National Competition:
Peruvian Economics Olympiad (PEO)
Coordinator:
Valentina Ursino
president@aepe.org.pe
Peru
National Competition:
Development Economics Conference of the Ateneo (DECA)
Coordinator:
Rhys Ambros
rhys.romano@student.ateneo.edu
Philippines
National Competition:
Olimpíadas da Economia
Coordinator:
João Pedro São Miguel dos Santos
jps.feuc@gmail.com
Portugal
National Competition:
TESAT (Test of Economic Sense And Thinking)
Coordinator:
Hyungjin Kim
starhawk@hankyung.com
Republic of Korea
National Competition:
Romanian Olympiad for Economics
Coordinator:
Alexandra Dache
dache.alexandra@gmail.com
Romania
National Competition:
All-Russian Olympiad of School Students in Economics
Coordinator:
Ekaterina Vetrova
ekat.vetrova@gmail.com
Russia
National Competition:
Rwanda Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Dr. Herine Otieno
herine.otieno@eduhubafric.com
Rwanda
National Competition:
Singapore Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Donglin Li
li86120@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg
Singapore
National Competition:
High-school Competition in Economics
Coordinator:
Aleš Toman
ales.toman@ef.uni-lj.si
Slovenia
National Competition:
Olimpiada Española de Economía
Coordinator:
Arantza Ugidos
arantza.ugidos@ehu.eus
Spain
National Competition:
Sri Lanka Economics and Finance Olympiad
Coordinator:
Shenal Kottuwewatta
contact@slefo.org
Sri Lanka
National Competition:
Swiss Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Adrien Zaradez
adrien.zaradez@yes.swiss
Switzerland
National Competition:
Taiwanese Economics Olympiad (TEO)
Coordinator:
Joseph Tsai
info@ecolympiad.tw
Chinese Taipei
National Competition:
Thailand Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Korawat Techaphulphol
management@teolympiad.com
Thailand
National Competition:
Masterminds
Coordinator:
Diljith Muraly
masterminds@moe.gov.ae
UAE
National Competition:
The Great British Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
David Hodges
david.hodges@rochester-college.org.uk
United Kingdom
National Competition:
The Selection Competition for the International Economics Olympiad
Coordinator:
Khasanov Aziz Shukhratovich
info@olympcenter.uz
Uzbekistan
National Competition:
Vietnam Economics Olympiad - VEO
Coordinator:
Thanh Tam Nguyen
tamnt@vnies.edu.vn
Vietnam
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
*final schedule to be released before July 1st
july 12
july 13
july 14
july 15
july 16
july 17
july 18
july 19
july 20
Arrivals
Opening Ceremony
Economics & Finance Test
Cultural Activities
Business Case Preparations
Business Case Preparations
Moderation
Educator Forum & Closing Ceremony
Departures
partners
Past IEOs
Past IEOs
CONTACT US
IEO Central Office:
info@ieo-official.org
