Overview
Challenge your analytical thinking. Solve real business problems. Compete globally.
The 2026 FanRuan Global Data Analytics Competition,Academically supported by Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management, brings together data professionals worldwide to tackle real-world business challenges using BI, no-code platforms, and advanced analytics.
HIGHLIGHTS
Awards & Benefits
$70,000+ Total Prize Value Elite Individual Awards up to $2,800
Official Championship Trophies & Certificates Exclusive Global Partner Benefits
Convergence
of Global Insights
Open to applicants worldwide Grand finale at Zhishu Digital Intelligence Summit
Cross-cultural data thinking exchange
Distinguished
Jury Panel
C-level executives & renowned scholars
Cross-industry & academic leadership
Powered by
a Comprehensive
Product Matrix
FineBI Next Global Debut
FanRuan Agent Intelligent Platform Official Launch
End-to-End
Mentorship & Support
Expert live sessions & strategic Q&A
Immersive workshops & field study programs
Professional case refinement & mentorship
Mock pitching & jury-level defense simulation
RULES
Track Description
Focus:Data-driven decision-making and business performance optimizationWhat You'll Do:Build structured analytical frameworks from real or simulated business scenarios Deliver actionable insights with clear business logic Demonstrate measurable business impact
Tools Used
All submissions in this track must be created and implemented using FineBI or FineBI Next.
Awards & Prizes
Annual Excellence Award / Business Innovation Award / Breakthrough Application Award / Pioneer Award / Outstanding Achievement Award
Track Description
Focus:Transform complex data into engaging visual storiesWhat You'll Do:Explore themes across business, culture, entertainment, or public interest Create original, impactful visualizations Communicate data-driven ideas effectively to broad audiences
Tools Used
All submissions in this track must be created and implemented using FineBI or FineBI Next.
Awards & Prizes
Grand Prize / First Prize / Second Prize / Third Prize
PROCESS
Online Registration Open
Entry Submission
Expert Review Period
Results Reveal
Finals & Awards
[Registration Info] Who Can Enter
Organizations — Companies, public institutions, nonprofits, and similar entities are all welcome. Each organization must designate a single point of contact to handle registration, communications, and participant benefits. There's no cap on how many teams an organization can enter. Each team must have between 1 and 5 members, and we strongly encourage cross-departmental and cross-functional team-ups.
Individuals — This track is open to all FanRuan users worldwide — free and paid alike. You're welcome to form your own team, as long as it has between 1 and 5 members.
[Registration Info] Submission Requirements
All teams must submit a complete entry package by the competition deadline. The package must include: ① a written project overview document ② the project template file
Competition Handbook
English
Competitor Support
Live Sessions
Coming SoonWriting Guide
Sample entries / Writing templatesCommunity Support
Join our dedicated Q&A group for real-time help and discussionLearning Resources
Documentation / Articles / Video tutorials
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Try FineBI — FreeJudging Breakdown：
Judging Guidelines:
- Global Business Intelligence & Enterprise Analytics Track
Problem Framing & Pain Point Clarity 20%
Solution Design & Business Logic 25%
Technical Execution & Visual Design 15%
Measurable Impact & ROI Validation 25%
Scalability & Institutional Value 15%
- Global Data Visualization & Narrative Innovation Track
Visual Storytelling 25%
Data-Driven Insights 40%
Compelling Narratives 35%
The global finalists will be announced in August—stay tuned!
Winners of all awards except the "Annual Benchmark Award" will also be announced in August—stay tuned!
Final Competition
Teams that advance to the finals will be invited to compete live at the 2026 FanRuan Smart Data Conference for the top honor—the "Annual Benchmark Award";
Award Ceremony
Companies winning the "Annual Excellence Award"、 "Business Innovation Award" or "Breakthrough Application Award" will be invited to attend the awards ceremony at the 2026 FanRuan Smart Data Conference.
Highlights from Past Events:
AWARDS
$70,000Total Prize Pool
Awards
Honor Certificate
Honor Trophy
Product Perks
FanRuan Product Exclusive
Benefits Package
Service Benefits
Digital Talent
Development Fund
¥3,000（$400）
Awards
Live competition and award
ceremony at Smart Data
Conference
Honor Certificate
Honor Trophy
Product Perks
FanRuan Product Exclusive
Benefits Package
Service Benefits
Digital Talent
Development Fund
¥10,000（$1,400）
Awards
Live competition and award
ceremony at Smart Data
Conference
Honor Certificate
Honor Trophy
Product Perks
FanRuan Product Exclusive
Benefits Package
Service Benefits
Digital Talent
Development Fund
¥20,000（$2,800）
Awards
Honor Certificate
Honor Trophy
Product Perks
FanRuan Product Exclusive
Benefits Package
Service Benefits
Digital Talent
Development Fund
¥5,000（$700）
Awards
Honor Certificate
Honor Trophy
Product Perks
FanRuan Product Exclusive
Benefits Package
Service Benefits
Digital Talent
Development Fund
¥2,000（$300）
JUDGES
The following are arranged in alphabetical order by the pinyin initials of the guests' names
Alexander Snytko
BI Tools Manager, Tele2
Bi Yajun
Founder, Huashang Taolue
Chen Yan
CEO, FanRuan Software
Chen Zhikui
Professor & Director of Big
Data Institute, Dalian
University of Technology
Hu Zhongyi
Associate Professor
Wuhan University
Li Guofan
VP & CFO, PhD,
Senior Accountant,
Qingdao Chenghe
Liu Yin
Director of Intelligent
Manufacturing Operations
Seres
Luo Wei
President
Lean Enterprise China
Mei Jie
Dean, FanRuan Data
Application Research
Institute
Ren Min
Head of SOE Solutions
FanRuan
Ruslan Sharifullin
BI Consulting Expert
Shan Lanjie
GM, Jiandaoyun Division,
FanRuan
Wang Qiang
Director, UFE Finance
Education Center
Wang Shibin
President
Entrepreneur Magazine
Wei Qiang
Financial Digitalization
Practice Expert，
China Association of Chief
Financial Officers
Wu Jiang
Professor & Deputy Dean
Wuhan University
Xu Yan
VP & Head of Overseas
Business, FanRuan
Yang Zhou
Chairman, International
Excellence Operations
Association
Yu Hong
Deputy Dean
Dalian University of
Technology
Yuan Huajie
VP, FanRuan Software
Zhang Chi
Head of AI Innovation,
FanRuan
Zhang Yanfei
Co-founder, DataYuan
MEDIA
FAQ
The competition is open to data professionals, analysts, developers, and business users worldwide. Both individuals and teams (1-5 members) are welcome. Students may participate in a separate student track.
No, participation is completely free.
Yes! Companies can submit multiple teams. Each team needs a designated team lead for communication.
Absolutely! We welcome all skill levels. The competition includes learning resources, webinars, and community support to help you succeed.
You retain full ownership of your project. FanRuan has the right to showcase winning projects for promotional purposes.
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