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ASA DataFest

A celebration of data and applied learning experience where undergraduate student teams work over a three-day weekend to find and share meaning in a large, rich, and complex dataset provided by an industry sponsor.

April 10-12, 2026 | Justin Hall, Manhattan Campus

Presented by Stormont Vail Health

Undergraduates from Kansas State University, Colorado State University and University of Nebraska participated in the next ASA DataFest at Kansas State University from April 10-12, 2026. We look forward to hosting DataFest again in 2027.

Not a Student?

Be a Mentor

Graduate students, faculty, and staff are invited to serve as mentors, offering advice and guidance to student competitors throughout the weekend.

Register 
Be a Judge

Data scientists and professionals from academia, government, and industry are invited to volunteer as judges on the final day.

Register 

DataFest 2026

Undergraduates from all fields of study and skill levels are welcome to participate!

 

Have fun and win prizes!
Exercise your data science skills!
Strengthen your resume!
Engage with data professionals!

 

Sponsorship and Contact

ASA DataFest is sponsored nationally by the American Statistical Association (ASA) and hosted locally by the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics (ID3A). K-State's event is made possible by our sponsors, Stormont Vail Health, SAS and the Department of Statistics. For information on becoming a local sponsor or event partner, please contact Rebecca Dale.

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