WashU’s Transdisciplinary Institute in Applied Data Sciences is excited to announce STL DataFest 2024, an event designed to unite professionals across diverse sectors, including universities, government, businesses, and nonprofits, who share a passion for using data to drive positive societal change. 

At the heart of the STL DataFest is a shared commitment to harness the power of data to address real-world challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals who believe in the transformative potential of data-driven insights. Whether you are a data scientist, researcher, student, policymaker, or advocate, this event provides a platform to collaborate, share knowledge, and explore the amazing possibilities of data to improve our world. We encourage you to join us and be part of the conversation.

Dates: May 16-17, 2024
Time: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (May 16); 8 a.m. – Noon (May 17)
Location: Emerson Auditorium, Knight Hall – Washington University in St. Louis (Danforth Campus)
Admission: $30 ($15 for students)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Friday, April 19, 2024

Important Dates

  • Submissions/registrations open: Monday, March 18
  • Preliminary program announced: Monday, April 15
  • Submissions close: Friday, April 19
  • Notification of acceptance: Friday, April 26
  • Last day to accept/decline participation: Friday, April 26
  • Final program announced: Thursday, May 2
  • Registration closes: Monday, May 6