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 28

7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.   Registration
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Half-Day Courses *
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.   Exhibits Open
1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.   Plenary and Concurrent Sessions
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.   Opening Mixer and Poster Session 1

Thursday, October 29

7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.   Registration
7:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.   Exhibits 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 30

7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.   Registration
7:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.   Exhibits 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
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.   Plenary Closing Session

Preliminary schedule. Times are tentative and subject to change.
* Denotes an event that requires an additional fee.

Key Dates

  • March 10, 2026 – April 24, 2026
    Concurrent, Panel, and Speed Submission
  • June 1, 2026
    Early Registration Opens
  • June 1, 2026
    Housing Opens
  • August 3, 2026
    Speaker Registration Deadline
  • September 1, 2026
    Regular Registration (increased fees apply)
  • October 13, 2026 5:00 PM
    Housing Deadline
  • October 28, 2026 – October 30, 2026
    WSDS 2026 in Cincinnati, OH