What's a Riskathon?
The Riskathon is a unique, week-long collaborative simulation where international relations students and global experts join forces to analyze and forecast the most pressing risks to global stability in the coming year.
Now in its 10th year, this flagship collaboration between Wikistrat, a global crowdsourced consultancy, and NYU’s Political Risks and Prediction course explores potential threats to global stability from 2026 through 2030
Why Participate?
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
Collaborate with world-leading experts and emerging analysts from top global institutions, building meaningful connections that last beyond the simulation.
BROADEN YOUR PERSPECTIVE
Turn theoretical knowledge into strategic foresight. Engage in a dynamic environment that fosters innovative thinking, collaboration, and the exchange of diverse ideas.
DEVELOP CRITICAL SKILLS
Strengthen key analytical skills such as horizon scanning, critical thinking, and perspective-taking. Participants will receive an official certificate of completion, ideal for showcasing on LinkedIn.
Event Details
DATES: December 8-14, 2025
FORMAT: Fully online, participation is possible 24/7.
The simulation will be divided into two phases:
December 8-14 | Exploring Global Risks
December 14 | Voting on Scenarios
REGISTRATION: Registration is free but limited to 200 participants worldwide. Reserve your spot early to secure your place.
Last Year's Event
In December 2024, during the 9th Annual NYU Riskathon, students from NYU, RSIS, and Reichman University collaborated with experts from Wikistrat and The Digital Economist.
Together, 74 students and 58 leading experts identified more than 300 significant risks spanning both near-term (2025) and medium-term (2030) scenarios.
In the Press
August 19, 2024
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