Schedule at a Glance

The Symposium on Data Science & Statistics program offers tutorials, concurrent sessions, electronic poster sessions, an exhibit hall, and many opportunities to network.

Below is a brief overview of the conference schedule. Be sure to check back often as more information becomes available.

Wednesday, May 16

7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.   Registration
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.   Full-Day Short Course (1) Ticketed Event
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Morning Half-Day Short Course (2) Ticketed Event
1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.   Afternoon Half-Day Short Course (2) Ticketed Event
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.   Opening Mixer & E-Posters

Thursday, May 17

7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.   Registration
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.   Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.   Welcome and Keynote Address
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.   E-Posters & Refreshments
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Concurrent Sessions
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.   Lunch (on own)
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.   Concurrent Sessions
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.   E-Posters & Refreshments
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.   Concurrent Sessions
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.   Concurrent Sessions
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.   E-Posters & Refreshments
7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.   Banquet Ticketed Event

Friday, May 18

7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.   Registration
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.   Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.   Plenary Session
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.   E-Posters & Refreshments
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Concurrent Sessions
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.   Lunch (on own)
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.   Concurrent Sessions
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.   E-Posters & Refreshments
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.   Concurrent Sessions
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.   Concurrent Sessions
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.   IFNA Board Meeting (by invitation only)

Saturday, May 19

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Registration
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.   Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.   Concurrent Sessions
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.   Refreshments
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Concurrent Sessions
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.   Lunch (on own)
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.   Concurrent Sessions
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.   Closing Remarks

Ticketed Event Denotes a ticketed event that requires an additional fee

Key Dates

  • December 5, 2017
    Contributed and E-Poster Online Abstract Submission Opens
  • January 29, 2018 11:59 PM
    Contributed Paper Online Abstract Submission Closes
  • February 1, 2018
    Early Registration and Housing Opens
  • March 8, 2018 11:59 PM
    E-Poster Online Abstract Submission Closes
  • March 26, 2018
    Speaker Registration Deadline
  • April 5, 2018
    Early Registration Deadline
  • April 6, 2018
    Regular Registration (increased fees apply)
  • April 23, 2018
    Housing Deadline, 5:00 p.m. ET
  • May 16, 2018 – May 19, 2018
    SDSS 2018 in Reston, VA