Modeling the Future Challenge Symposium 2023
Join us April 25-27 for the 2023 Modeling the Future Challenge Virtual Symposium!
Now in its sixth year, The Modeling the Future Challenge Symposium is a one-of-a-kind event bringing together finalist high school teams and leading actuaries, scientists, and business leaders from across the industry for competition, learning and networking.
The culminating event of the Modeling the Future Challenge, finalist teams who have reached the Symposium take on the role of aspiring actuaries and present their math modeling projects to a panel of actuary judges who evaluate these projects and select four teams to win their portion of a $55,000 scholarship award.
This year, we are particularly excited to welcome Maverick Actuary Dominic Lee, a globally recognized thought leader, as a presenter at our Opening Ceremonies of the Symposium. The host of Live With The Maverick on Instagram, Dominic boldly connects with catalysts in actuarial science, risk management, and analytics. We can’t wait to introduce him to our finalist teams- the future movers and shakers in the actuarial industry and beyond.
The three-day Symposium provides an immersive learning experience for students, giving them the opportunity to participate in career sessions, problem-solving activities, and other unique experiences created in partnership with the Foundation’s corporate supporters and volunteers. At its’ conclusion, four teams will walk away with college scholarships, but all of the participants will have an amazing experience that encourages them to continue pursuing mathematics, data science and research so that they can continue to “model the future.”
Modeling the Future Challenge Video Highlights
Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Opening Ceremony
| Time | Event | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | Welcome | Jason Leppin, Executive Director, The Actuarial Foundation |
| 5:40 p.m. | Ask An Actuary Session | RGA, Pioneer Sponsor of the Modeling the Future Challenge |
| 6:10 p.m. | Team Introductions | Sam Wehner, Modeling the Future Challenge Development Committee |
| 6:25 p.m. | Keynote Speaker | Dominic Lee, The Maverick Actuary |
| 7:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Joshua Neubert, CEO, Institute of Competition Sciences |
Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Student Presentations and Judging Sessions
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m | Student Presentations and Judging Sessions |
Thursday, April 27, 2023, Closing Ceremony
| Time | Event | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 6:15 p.m. | Opening Remarks | Jeff Johnson, Chair, Board of Trustees, The Actuarial Foundation |
| 6:20 p.m. | Ambassador Presentation | Katie Dolcimascolo, Institute of Competition Sciences |
| 6:30 p.m. | Intern Presentation and Panel | Amanda White, Institute of Competition Sciences |
| 7:00 p.m. | Helen Galt Educator Award | Eleanor Galt-Lin, CFP |
| 7:05 p.m. | Awards Announcement | Nana Coleman, Modeling the Future Challenge Development Committee |
| 7:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Joshua Neubert, CEO, Institute of Competition Sciences |
Please note: All times listed are Central Time.
Thank You to Our 2022-2023 Modeling the Future Challenge Sponsors
Pioneer ($50,000)
Pacesetter ($10,000)
Builder ($5,000)
Rick & Beth Jones
Founding Sponsor
Roy & Georgia Goldman
Helen Galt Educator Award Supporter
