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2nd International Data Science and Analytics Students Conference

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

Theme:  Data Science and Analytics Techniques and Insights Across Borders: Collaborative Innovation in Analytics
Venue:  Zoom Platform
Conference Date:  March 22, 2025
Time:  9:00am to 12:30pm MST

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Conference Registration and Submission Deadlines

Are you a student passionate about data science and analytics? Do you have innovative ideas, cutting-edge projects, or impactful research you’ve worked on as a group or team that you’d like to share with a global audience? Here’s your chance to shine!

The 2nd Data Science and Analytics Virtual Conference for Students is a dynamic and collaborative platform for emerging data enthusiasts across the globe to come together to showcase and share their data science and analytics techniques and innovative ideas, with peers from around the world. Hosted by Dr. Andy Asare, Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics at the Faculty of Science, University of Calgary, this year’s virtual conference will feature keynote speeches from industry experts, student-led presentations, and networking opportunities.

With the theme "Data Science and Analytics Techniques and Insights Across Borders: Collaborative Innovation in Analytics," the event encourages students to present impactful research, data-driven projects, and cutting-edge innovations that address global challenges through data science. 

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How to Register

You need to register as a group. Each group will present their findings from data-driven projects aligned with the conference theme.

Your presentation should follow the format below.

  • The presentation should be in PowerPoint format (Maximum of 10 slides)
  • The presentation should be a maximum of 15 minutes long
  • Proposals are for oral presentations

Your presentation should include: 

  • Brief introduction of team members and their affiliation
  • Title of the project
  • Introduction: Briefly describe the issues, significance and objectives of the project
  • Methodology: Outline the analytical tools, techniques and data used.
  • Findings: Present results using visualizations.
  • Recommendations: Propose actionable insights derived from the analysis.

NOTE: One group member should submit your group proposal through our online REGISTRATION form.  The deadline to submit a proposal is March 1, 2025.

Conference attendees should register using the REGISTRATION form.  The registration deadline for attendees is March 15, 2025.

Why Participate?

  1. Gain visibility for your work
  2. Enhance your presentation skills
  3. Connect with leading experts and peers
  4. Earn a certificate of participation as a presenter (group).

Who Can Apply?

Postsecondary students enrolled in any discipline are encouraged to participate.

Event Highlights:

  • Keynote Speeches by Industry Experts
  • Student-led Presentations
  • Networking Opportunities with Professionals and Peers

Proposal Topics:

We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Visualization and Storytelling
  • Big Data and Cloud Computing
  • Sentiment Analysis and Natural Language Processing
  • Web Analytics and Social Media Insights
  • Geospatial Data Analysis
  • Ethical and Responsible AI
  • Applications of Data Science in Business, Health, Education, and Sustainability

Conference Objectives

  • Foster international collaboration by providing the opportunity for students from participating universities to collaborate and exchange knowledge.
  • Enhance learning by providing a platform for students to showcase their real-world data science and analytics projects.
  • Promote multidisciplinary data Science and analytics within areas such as health, business, education, environment, and technology.
  • Celebrate diversity in data science and analytics from diverse geographical regions and industries.
  • Encourage research and Innovation in data science and analytics through practical applications.

Conference Timeline

Jan. 6, 2025

Call for Student Proposals

March 1, 2025

Proposal Submission Deadline

March 8, 2025

Selection of Presenters

March 15, 2025

Attendee Registration Deadline and Pre-Conference Meeting

March 22, 2025

Conference Day

Conference Format

Opening Session (30 minutes)

Welcome Remarks: 
University of Calgary Representative (10 minutes)

Keynote Address:
A distinguished industry expert or academic in data science and analytics will deliver a talk on "The Role of Data Science in Addressing Global Challenges" (20 minutes).

Student Group Presentations (1 hour 40 minutes)
Format: There will be 10 breakout sessions with three groups from different institutions in each break-out session. Each university group will present for 20 minutes (15 minutes for presentation + 5 minutes for Q&A). There will be 25 minutes of networking right after the presentation for each session.
Panel Discussion and Q&A (45 minutes)
Topic: "Fostering Cross-Border Collaboration in Data Science Education and Research".  Panelists: Representatives from participating universities Industry leaders Q&A session with attendees.
Closing Session (15 minutes)
Summary of key takeaways
Announcement of upcoming collaborative initiatives
Closing remarks by symposium organizers

Contact Us:

Join us in shaping the future of data science and analytics! Let your ideas inspire change and innovation.

For inquiries, email andy.asare@ucalgary.ca
Let’s inspire, innovate and transform the world through data!