Call for Speakers

2026 Data in the D Conference

in 6 months

2026 Data in the D Conference

event starts

16 Oct 2026

event ends

17 Oct 2026

location

College for Creative Studies - Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center Detroit, Michigan, United States

website

datainthed.org


Friday, October 16
11 AM | Registration
Noon | Workshops & Demos Begin
Noon | Hack-a-Thon Begins
6:30 - 8:30 PM | Welcome Reception

Saturday, October 17
8 AM | Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast
9 AM | Welcome Remarks & Keynote
9:45 AM - 5 PM | Sessions & Town Hall (Exact times to be confirmed)
5:30 - 6:30 PM | Cocktail Reception


College for Creative Studies

Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center

460 W Baltimore

Detroit, MI 48202



open, 2 months left
Call for Speakers
Call opens at 12:00 AM

22 Apr 2026

Call closes at 11:59 PM

30 Jun 2026

Call closes in Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00) timezone.
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Call for Session Proposals Now Open!

  • The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. All submissions will be reviewed and selected by the Conference Committee. Notifications will be sent by July 31, 2026.

  • Sessions will be limited to 45 minutes. 

  • We seek to elevate local voices in the data community. Therefore, priority will be given to local presenters. 

Speaker Presentation Criteria:

  • Preference will be given to case studies, real-world applications, or innovative approaches. Sales pitches to promote products, services or companies will not be accepted. Sponsorships are available to promote your business. 

  • Presenters must deliver original content that aligns with the conference theme and session abstract. Indicate if you’re proposing a workshop, panel, lightning talk, or full-length session (45 minutes).

  • Presenters must disclose affiliations or potential conflicts of interest transparently.

  • Presenters should not share confidential client data or proprietary information without prior written consent.

  • Presenters cannot promote discriminatory, offensive, or exclusionary language or content.

event fee

free for speakers

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