2026 Business+Tech Datathon and Data Download
UNCOVER INSIGHTS AND UNLEASH INNOVATION WITH DATA ANALYTICS.
Comprehending large data sets, evaluating data with a critical eye, and utilizing data to make informed decisions are ALL skills that are essential to thrive in the tech industry. Every winter, Business+Tech hosts the Data Download and Datathon Competition, in partnership with tech consulting firms Deloitte and PwC, for participants to practice analyzing a real-world problem.
Datathon Competition | February 1 – February 6, 2026
During this virtual and in-person week-long hackathon style competition, interdisciplinary student teams use data as the primary basis for developing creative solutions to a real-world problem. Once the problem statement and data set are released at the kickoff, teams of 5-6 students have a week to analyze, propose, and persuade a panel of judges.
Data Download | January 26 – January 28, 20263 workshops geared toward advancing your data analytics skills through a +tech lens. These sessions help prepare students to excel in the Datathon Competition and win the $3,000 grand prize. Session topics include: PowerExcel, Data Cleaning with R, and Python & AI.
Comprehending large data sets, evaluating data with a critical eye, and utilizing data to make informed decisions are ALL skills that are essential to thrive in the tech industry. Every January, Business+Tech hosts the Data Download and Datathon Competition, in partnership with tech consulting firms Deloitte and PwC, for participants to practice analyzing a real-world problem.