Schedule at a Glance

The Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference offers courses, concurrent sessions, speed sessions, an exhibit hall, and many opportunities to network. Below is a brief overview of the conference schedule. Be sure to check back as more information becomes available.

Wednesday, October 16

7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.   Registration
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Half-Day Courses Ticketed Event
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Exhibitor/Recruiter Check-In & Setup
12:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.   EXPO Open
1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.   Plenary and Concurrent Sessions
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.   Opening Mixer and Poster Session 1

Thursday, October 17

7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.   Registration
7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.   EXPO Open
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.   Continental Breakfast and Poster Session 2
8:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.   Plenary and Concurrent Sessions
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.   Keynote Presentation
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.   Celebrating Women in Statistics and
Data Science Reception and Poster Session 3

Friday, October 18

7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.   Registration
7:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.   EXPO Open
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.   Continental Breakfast and Poster Session 4
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Concurrent Sessions
11:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.   Exhibitor/Recruiter Breakdown
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.   Plenary Closing Session

Preliminary schedule. Times are tentative and subject to change.

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Key Dates

  • March 1, 2024 – April 19, 2024
    Concurrent, Panel, and Speed Submission
  • June 3, 2024
    Early Registration Opens
  • June 3, 2024
    Housing Opens
  • July 15, 2024
    Speaker Registration Deadline
  • August 24, 2024
    Regular Registration (increased fees apply)
  • September 22, 2024
    Housing Deadline
  • October 16, 2024 – October 18, 2024
    WSDS 2024 in Reston, VA