DataFest Event Schedule - 2026
| Date | Time | Activity |
| Friday, April 10 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Table Setup for Willie and Purple Sponsors |
| 5:00 p.m. | Registration open | |
| 5:15-6:45 p.m. | Recruitment Reception and heavy hors d'oeuvres | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Greet the Data and Meet the Mentors | |
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8:00 p.m. |
Workshop: Solving Problems with Data This workshop demonstrates how to identify a |
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10:00 p.m. |
Justin Hall closes but teams can continue working off-site as needed. |
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| Saturday, April 11 | 8:00 a.m. | Doors Open |
| 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Workshop: Data Science Software 101 with SAS | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Workshop: Communicating Your Findings Learn how to share scientific findings in a |
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| 6:30 p.m. | Dinner | |
| 10:00 p.m. | Justin Hall closes but teams can continue working off-site as needed. | |
| Sunday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m. | Doors Open |
| 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Stop Work and Lunch | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Deadline to Submit Presentations; Judges Arrive | |
| 1:00-4:00 p.m. | Team Presentations, Judging Deliberation, Awards Ceremony | |
| 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Clean up |