About the challenge

‎Over two days, participants will tackle complex data challenges, create real-world applications, and push the boundaries of data science and machine learning. Uncover unique insights and innovative solutions by selecting from our carefully crafted cases and datasets.

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‎Sign up now to participate in the second-edition of SDSS Datathon! Challenge yourself to apply data science skills to real-world problems, collaborate with like-minded peers, and network with industry professionals.

Requirements

What to Build

  • Data Processing Scripts / Notebooks
  • Data Visualizations
  • Machine Learning Model

What to Submit

  • ‎Link to a publicly accessible GitHub repository containing:
    • A fully executed Jupyter Notebook (.ipynb)
    • A README file documenting your methodology, assumptions, and relevant details (.md)
  • Link to a YouTube video presentation
  • A PDF copy of the slide deck used in the recorded presentation

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Prizes

$CAD 1,400 in prizes
Best Overall Project
$CAD 350 in cash
1 winner

Best Insights
$CAD 350 in cash
1 winner

Best Model
$CAD 350 in cash
1 winner

Best Visualizations
$CAD 350 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

‎Alice Zhou

‎Alice Zhou
Data Scientist @ Cineplex

Aranie Majurananthan

Aranie Majurananthan
Manager, Data Science @ RBC

Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee
Data Scientist @ Cineplex

Greg Mehdiyev

Greg Mehdiyev
ML Engineer @ Cineplex

Judging Criteria

  • Problem Understanding & Framing
  • Interpretation Quality
  • Technical Rigor
  • Communication Quality
  • Originality, Collaboration & Ethics

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