November 3, 2025: Conference Registration Opens 

February 2, 2026: Competition Data Made Available to Registered Competing Teams

March 2, 2026: Competing Teams Registration Deadline

March 20, 2026: Competing Teams Roster Deadline

May 4, 2026: Competing Teams Poster Submission

Tentative 2026 Program

Monday, May 18

Afternoon

Registration

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Phase One Competition: Poster presentations and judging

EveningDinner and Networking Event

Tuesday, May 19

Morning

Breakfast and Phase Two Competition Introduction

Student teams begin work on Phase Two analysis and research

NoonLunch
AfternoonPhase Two team work continues
EveningPhase Two team slide deck submission due

Wednesday, May 20

Morning

Breakfast

Phase Two Competition: Slide presentations and judging

NoonLunch
AfternoonPhase Two Competition: Slide presentations and judging (continued)
Evening

Check-out

Dinner and Award Ceremony

Thursday, May 21

MorningCheck-out for students who requested an additional night stay on campus (additional fee applies)