The 2026 ASA Midwest Regional Conference in Statistics and Data Science
The 2026 ASA Midwest Regional Conference in Statistics and Data Science
The 2026 ASA Midwest Regional Conference in Statistics and Data Science
Join us at the University of Minnesota this spring for two days of innovation, collaboration, and discovery in the heart of the Twin Cities.
When & Where
Dates: Thursday, May 28 – Friday, May 29, 2026
Venue: Bruininks Hall, University of Minnesota (East Bank Campus)
Location: Minneapolis MN
Local Host: Institute for Research in Statistics and It's Applications, School of Statistics, University of Minnesota
Registration is Open
Category | Early Bird (Ends Apr 15) | Regular (Ends May 21) | On-Site |
Students | $20 | $30 | $40 |
ASA Members | $90 | $120 | $150 |
Non-Members | $125 | $160 | $190 |
Program Highlights
We are bringing together leaders from across the Midwest to explore the evolving landscape of data science. The conference will feature: Keynote, Industry & Academic, Poster Session, Networking Reception.
Event Details
Speakers: The keynote speakers: Karen Kafadar and Dan Nettleton
- A full lineup of industry and academic leaders will be announced soon.
Scientific Committee
- Nick Beyler
- Tyler George
- Tianxi Li
- Harrison Quick
- Alejandra Quintos
- Larissa Stanberry
Local Host Committee
- IRSA Staff
- Anna Axell
Schedule
Day 1
Day 1 Conference
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Breakfast | |||
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| 09:00 – 10:00 | Keynote Address I | Plenary (1 Hour) | ||
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Coffee Break | |||
| 10:30 – 12:30 | Parallel Session I | 4 Speakers per room (2 Hours) | Room A: 4 Talks • Room B: 4 Talks | |
| 12:30 – 01:45 | Lunch Break | (1 Hour 15 Mins) | ||
| 01:45 – 03:15 | Parallel Session II | 3 Speakers per room (1.5 Hours) | Room A: 3 Talks • Room B: 3 Talks | |
| 03:15 – 03:45 | Coffee Break | |||
| 03:45 – 05:00 | Industry Panel | Plenary (1 Hour 15 Mins, 4-5 panelists) | ||
| 05:00 – 05:30 | Transition | |||
| 05:30 – 07:30 | Poster Session & Mixer | Venue: Campus Club | Light food & drinks |
Day 2
Day 2 Conference
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Morning Coffee | |||
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| 09:00 – 10:00 | Keynote Address II | Plenary (1 Hour) | ||
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Coffee Break | Hotel Checkout Window | ||
| 10:30 – 12:30 | Plenary Session III | 4 Speakers (Single Track - 2 Hours) | ||
| 12:30 – 12:45 | Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks |
Hotels and Location Information
Transportation
VISITOR GROUND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
The University of Minnesota (UMN) is in the Twin Cities. Its Minneapolis campus is split by the Mississippi River into East Bank and West Bank. The 2026 ASA Midwest Regional Conference in Statistics and Data Science will be held in Bruininks Hall on the East Bank. Our event will be on the East Bank.
ACCOMMODATION
Guests are encouraged to stay at Graduate Minneapolis , just a few blocks from Bruininks Hall. It is centrally located on the East Bank, offers shuttle service within five miles (schedule at the front desk), and is near parking and the East Bank light rail station.
Other hotel options may be available below.
TRANSPORTATION
University of Minnesota is served by Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
Taxi, Uber, and Lyft Details on ground transportation are available on the MSP Airport website. A taxi,Uber, or Lyft to campus or Graduate Minneapolis from the airport takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Light Rail Service is available from the airport to the UMN campus. Tickets can be bought at machines at the rail stations. Trains run every 10 minutes during peak hours and every 10 to 15 minutes at other times. Light Rail is a cheaper alternative to taxis, Uber, and Lyft. The trip takes about 45 minutes. Take the blue line from Terminal 1 or 2 to the US Bank Stadium station, then transfer to the green line heading east to campus. For Graduate Minneapolis, get off at the East Bank station, half a block from the hotel.
Hotels
Overnight Accommodation Options for Visitors
Are you looking for a place to stay overnight during your visit? The list below includes individual hotel web pages and contact information for accommodation on and near campus. Some of these options offer special rates for University of Minnesota visitors. Please call the hotels directly for reservations (unless the hotel link specifies special UMNrates). Be sure to ask for the University of Minnesota rate.
Graduate Minneapolis, Located on the U of M East Bank, 615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612-395-4801 / 800-822-6757, graduateminneapolis.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis University Area, Located close to the U of M East Bank 2812 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612-259-8797, hilton.com/en/hotels/mspuahx-hampton-suites-minneapolis-university-area/, Located off the light rail’s Green Line. Shuttle service to the East Bank is often available.
Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown, Located on the U of M West Bank 1500 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454, 612-333-4646 / 877-699-3216, marriott.com/hotels/travel/mspdc-courtyard-minneapolis-downtown/
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, Located in Downtown Minneapolis, 225 3rd Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55401, 612-375-1700, marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mspdd-renaissance-minneapolis-hotel-the-depot/overview/
Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown at the Depot, Located in Downtown Minneapolis, 425 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401, 612-340-1300 / 866-211-4612, marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mspmw-residence-inn-minneapolis-downtown-at-the-depot/overview/
TownePlace Suites Minneapolis Downtown/North Loop, Located in the North Loop of Minneapolis, 525 Second Street North, Minneapolis, MN 55401, 612-340-1000 / 800-257-3000, marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mspts-towneplace-suites-minneapolis-downtown-north-loop/overview/ Call to book.
2Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis-Downtown (Convention Center), Located in Downtown Minneapolis 225 South 11th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/minneapolis/mspdt/hoteldetail
Poster proposal for the 2026 ASA Midwest Regional Conference
All researchers and students (undergraduate, graduate) are invited submit a poster proposal for the 2026 ASA Midwest Regional Conference in Statistics and Data Science — Bridging Academia, Industry, and Society Through Statistics
Proposal submissions will be reviewed by the planning committee. If selected to present, you will receive complementary registration. Hold the registration and wait until the result of their poster presentation to register. Those who are invited to present at the event will have an opportunity to compete for best poster presentation, which comes with an award.
Requirements:
- The priority deadline for poster submissions details related to your posters by 11:59pm (Central) on March 16, 2026. We will accept submissions on a rolling basis until April 01. Please note that students submitting abstracts should wait until they receive their decision email before registering.
- You must be available to present your poster in person at the University of Minnesota on May 28, 2026 from 5:00-7:00pm.
- As a poster presenter, you are expected to print and transport your own poster. You will receive a display board and push pins on which to mount your work. Posters should not exceed 40″ in height or 60″ in width.
- Travel Funds: A limited number of travel grants are available to support selected student presenters.
All applicants will receive confirmation of their proposal submission.
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