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SHERIDAN
DATATHON
What defines us?

Sheridan Datathon is a student-led community that unites post-secondary learners across Ontario to explore the world of data science and analytics. We provide a welcoming space where beginners and advanced students alike can learn through workshops, hands-on challenges, and collaborative projects. Beyond coding, our goal is to spark curiosity, build confidence, and connect students with peers who share a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

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$30K+ ON THE TABLE

In prizes and perks. Win Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, a portable monitor, an Instax camera, and so much more. Every prize and amount is on Devpost.

open devpost/prizes

tracks · sneak peek

--track=podium1st, 2nd and 3rd overall

--track=tangerinesponsor-backed · own dataset and problem statement

--track=ibmsponsor-backed · own dataset and problem statement

--track=elevenlabssponsor-backed · own dataset and problem statement

--track=visualizationbest data visualization and storytelling

--track=hardwarebest hardware project

--track=beginnerbest beginner project · first datathon, zero fear

--track=mlhMLH prize tracks · announced soon

24-HOUR HACKING CHALLENGE

date: November 7-8, 2026; Saturday to Sundayadd to calendar
location: Sheridan HMC; 4180 Duke of York Blvd, Mississauga
duration: 24-hour hackathon; noon to noon

The Sheridan Datathon is a weekend-long event where students from across Ontario tackle data-driven challenges, join beginner-friendly workshops, and showcase their ideas. The event kicks off on Saturday, November 7th at 10:00 AM and concludes on Sunday, November 8th at 3:00 PM, with a focused 24-hour hacking window in the middle.

OpeningOpening

Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AMSat 10:00 AM

Hacking StartsHacking

Sat, Nov 7, 12:00 PMSat 12:00 PM

WorkshopsWorkshops

Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PMSat 1:00 PM

Hacking EndsHacking

Sun, Nov 8, 12:00 PMSun 12:00 PM

Project DemosProject

Sun, Nov 8, 12:30 PMSun 12:30 PM

ClosingClosing

Sun, Nov 8, 3:00 PMSun 3:00 PM

HOW IT WORKS

From sign-up to the closing ceremony, in the order it happens.

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Accepted? Head to the Hacker Station
Applications are closed, and accepted hackers continue at station.sheridandatathon.com. Teams are up to four people; come alone and we help you find teammates before hacking starts. It is free to attend.
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Saturday morning: check-in and briefing
Doors open at 9:00 AM for check-in and breakfast. The opening ceremony at 10:00 AM introduces the challenges you will be working on.
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Noon to noon: build
The 24-hour window opens at 12:00 PM Saturday. Workshops run through the afternoon and evening, mentors are on hand, and meals are covered.
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Sunday afternoon: present and win
Submissions close at noon. Teams demo to judges and peers from 12:30 PM, and the closing ceremony at 3:00 PM hands out the podium and category awards.