🎉 Thank you for an Amazing DataFest Germany 2023 🎉

🏆️ DataFest Germany Winners 🏆️

We congratulate the three winning teams of DataFest Germany 2023.

• 1337 Fellows — 🏅Best Insight

• MunichMetricMasters — 🏅Best Visualization

• Hertie School Beta — 🏅 Best use of Outside Data

Honorable Mention: Team Try & Error

What is DataFest? 🎉

DataFest is a competition and networking event. You will get the unique opportunity to work with a large dataset and analyze it using your own ideas as well as meet leaders and companies in the field of statistics. DataFest began in 2011 at UCLA, and is now sponsored by the American Statistical Association.

This is the 6th time we're running DataFest in Germany.

What is the Task?  👀

DataFest assignments are kept secret until the beginning of the event. In previous years, we provided data from the Los Angeles Police Department, which were analyzed for solutions to reduce crime rates, as well as data from a dating site which were analyzed for characteristics that predicted the users' dating decisions.

In order to preserve the integrity of the event, we ask that you only work on the dataset while you are at the DataFest site. At least two team members from each team must be present at the beginning of the event.

Will there be food? 🥗

Yes! We will provide plenty of food and drinks throughout the duration of the event.

Are there prizes? 🥇🥈🥉

Yes! At the close of the event, teams present their results to a jury of experts. Prizes are awarded in three categories:

• Best Insight

• Best Visualization

• Best Use of Outside Data

I'm not affiliated with the LMU, can I still join DataFest Germany? 🏛️

Yes, DataFest Germany is open to students from anywhere! Unfortunately we cannot provide accomodation, but here's a list from DataFest 2016 of cheap hotels / hostels in Munich if you need a place to sleep.

Have more questions?

Feel free to reach out to us at datafest@stat.uni-muenchen.de.

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Want to support DataFest?

DataFest gives the enriching opportunity to students to gain experience analyzing real data and meeting employers. Employers are invited to participate in our Career Fair, as well as to provide advice to the competing teams.

By providing financial support to DataFest Germany, not only do you allow us to host the students, but you will support the DataFest mission and help expose students to challenging questions with immediate real-world significance that can be addressed through data analysis.

If you want to support DataFest Germany, please reach out to us at datafest@stat.uni-muenchen.de