Schedule
Overview
Weekend at a Glance
BOW DataFest spans three days of intensive collaboration, analysis, and presentation. The weekend kicks off Friday evening with the dataset reveal and concludes Sunday afternoon after team presentations and awards.
Important Deadlines
- February 27 – March 29:Registration open
- April 10, 7:00 PM:Opening ceremony (attendance required)
- April 12, 10:00 AM:Presentations and judging (5 minute video followed by live questions for each team)
Detailed Schedule
Friday, April 10
Opening ceremony
Welcome remarks, dataset reveal, and event overview
Begin exploring the dataset
Mentors available for consultation.
Saturday, April 11
Venue opens for teams
Breakfast available
Data analysis continues
Mentors circulating throughout the day
Lunch provided
Celebratory dinner
Finalize analysis and create presentation
Sunday, April 12
Breakfast and presentation practice
Presentations and judging
5 minute video followed by live questions for each team
Awards ceremony
Closing lunch
Detailed room assignments will be provided closer to the event date.
Logistics
Transportation
BOW shuttle service will run their regular schedule on Friday and Saturday between Babson, Olin, and Wellesley. Exact pickup times and locations are available on this website: Wellesley shuttle bus schedule.
Outside of the BOW shuttle schedule, group Ubers will be available to commute students to and from Wellesley College.
Students may also arrange their own transportation. Limited parking is available at Wellesley College.