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[UMD] 5th Annual Datathon – Smith Analytics Consortium

Event Start Date: Friday, March 29, 2024 - 8:00 am

Event End Date: Friday, April 12, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Location: Virtual Datathon with In-Person Final Presentations @ Van Munching on April 12, 2024


Hosted in collaboration with Deloitte
Datathon Finale lunch sponsored by American University Kogod School of Business

The Datathon, open to ALL University of Maryland students in every School and American University students in the Kogod School of Business, is a 15-day long, data-focused competition. From March 29 – April 12, 2024, students will use their problem-solving, analytics, and data visualization skills to pitch the expansion of a professional sports organization to maximize profit, viewership, and international marketability. **No prior sports knowledge is expected!**

Why Participate?

  • Learn real-world consulting concepts through the Core Consulting Workshop, a Deloitte event designed to help you succeed in the Datathon and in the consulting field.
  • Network with Deloitte professionals over 30+ days.
  • Practice and showcase your data analytics, business strategy, teamwork, and presentation skills.
  • This year’s Datathon will award a total of $7,500 in cash prizes!

Learn more on the event website.

Register by March 27, 2024 for the Datathon!

Learn More: Event Website

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