Kansas Data Science Conference 2027

All events are scheduled in buildings with accessible entrances, powered doors, and limited-mobility parking. We will utilize the audio-visual technology available in these rooms. Presentations and documents will be in English, translators are available by request. Conference materials will be virtual documents and will be screen-reader compatible. If accommodations would make participation easier, let us know. 

Individuals with accessibility needs are encouraged to participate in events hosted by the Kansas Data Science Consortium. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact kansasdata@ku.edu. Accommodation requests made less than two weeks prior to the event may not be possible to fulfill in time, we will try our best. Please reach out with any requests or concerns.

We will provide coffee, water, and fruit throughout the day. Individual classrooms may not permit food and beverages. The menu will include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. 

Lunch will be held in the Burge Union just next door to Gray-Little Hall. The walk from Gray-Little to the Burge takes approximately 1 minute.

We are thrilled to feature posters from students working on data science projects in Community Data Labs. Students from all institutions are encouraged to participate in the entirety of the conference. Instructions for preparing and submitting posters can be found here: Poster Instructions Link and Poster Submission Link. 

A panel of judges will conduct evaluations. There will be three awards: Best Overall Poster and two Runner Ups.

 To be considered for judging, posters must be submitted to the Poster Submission Link before 12:00 PM (noon) on Friday, April 23rd, 2027. As the final presentation at the conference will be presented digitally, students may continue to make changes after April 23rd, though the version submitted on April 23rd will be the version reviewed by poster judges for award criteria.

Questions regarding the poster session can be sent to kansasdata@ku.edu.

Parking for the conference will be available for free in surface lots on KU campus. 

• Gray-Little Hall
  • Closest to are Red lots 54 and 72.
• Garage Parking
  • If you wish to park in the Allen Fieldhouse garage, directly to the east of Gray-Little Hall be aware that daily parking rates apply. 
• Driving on central campus is available after 5PM on Friday and all-day Saturday.
• For questions regarding parking, please consult the KU Parking Regulations or email kansasdata@ku.edu.

Click Here for the KU Parking Map

We encourage all attendees to bring laptops and HDMI adapters (if necessary). KU Guest Wifi is available across campus and is open to all attendees.

Conference materials and programs will be available online. 

KDSC will reimburse mileage for attendees traveling within Kansas. During check-in, if you are seeking reimbursement for mileage we will ask you to complete a W-9 and a travel expense report. We recommend carpooling with other attendees when possible. Students are encouraged to reach out to their instructors for assistance coordinating transportation. 

Students and faculty traveling for more than one hour each way to the conference may be eligible for hotel accommodation. To inquire about lodging accommodations, please email Kansasdata@ku.edu. Registration alone does not mean a room has been reserved for you, please email us to be added to the reservation.

Accommodations will be accepted based on eligibility and on a first come first serve basis. Requests made after March 25th will not be considered.

The 2027 Kansas Data Science Conference is supported by the National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) RII Track-1 program Adaptive and Resilient Infrastructures driven by Social Equity (ARISE), award #2148878. Through EPSCoR, NSF builds research capacity and workforce development in areas in the country receiving a lower percentage of federal support.