Dive into historical CAS event data to uncover trends and generate insights that will shape the future of CAS events. This hackathon challenges participants to explore engagement patterns, identify strategic opportunities and provide data-backed recommendations to help the Society enhance its event planning and member experience.
Key Dates
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Any CAS member or Academic Central in good standing is eligible.
Registration opens on July 1, 2025. Join the Challenge” button to fill out details for submission and eligibility and wait to receive a confirmation email. If you are entering as part of a team, each team member must fill out individually.
No. The competition is completely free for CAS and Academic Central members.
SUBMISSIONS
All entries must be submitted by September 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
You will receive instructions for submission after receiving a confirmation email.
No. Each individual or team is allowed one submission.
No.
TEAM & SUPPORT
You may self-organize with up to 3 other CAS members (max of 4 per team). Each team must identify a primary contact person when registering.
No. To ensure fairness, participants may not communicate with judges during the competition or judging period. Participants may contact the staff organizers of the competition with questions.
DATA & ANALYSIS
An anonymized dataset of event attendance, with accompanying field definitions, will be provided upon registration.
You may use statistical, visualization, or programming tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python) to analyze the data, as long as your findings and visuals are clearly presented in a self-contained PDF. However, the use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar) for any part of the analysis, interpretation, or write-up is not permitted.
No. Use of generative AI tools for any portion of the analysis, interpretation, or presentation is strictly prohibited. All work must be the original effort of the individual or team members. Violations may result in disqualification.
JUDGING & PRIZE
A $15,000 cash prize will be awarded to the winning individual or team (to be divided evenly amongst team members).
The winner will be announced by December 1, 2025.
A panel of three adjudicators will evaluate submissions using a standardized rubric. The highest-scoring submission wins.
OTHER
You are required to delete the dataset after the competition ends, as per the Code of Conduct.
CAS may spotlight top entries or use submissions for promotional or educational purposes at its sole discretion. While we may reach out for context or clarification, consent is not required for usage.
Yes the code of conduct can be accessed here: https://www.casact.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/Code_of_Conduct.pdf
