Please use this discussion to post any/all questions you have about the event.
Alteryx is hosting a Datathon on Friday, September 29th at Alteryx HQ in Irvine, CA.
This thread will help answer questions with anything you might like to know about the event and the preliminary round happening on September 22nd - from how to register to details about the in-person competition.
Post a question or comment and we will get back to you with all the information you need.
The Details:
Round 1 – The Virtual Qualifying Challenge
- Round 1 will begin at 1pm on Friday, September 22nd and you will have between 1pm-3:30pm PST to work towards a solution. Round 1 is a time-based challenge and the first one hundred (100) individuals to correctly solve the problem will be eligible to move on to Round 2.
Round 2 – In-person Datathon
- Teams will be assigned and will participate in Round 2 at Alteryx HQ in Irvine, CA on Friday September 29th starting at 8am PST.
- All finalists must register in person at Alteryx HQ on September 29th from 8:00am PST for Round 2 to register and to gain access to the problem.
- Round 1 Finalists will be put into small teams and have 4 hours to solve as many use cases as possible and then get to present findings to our judges.
- The top 3 teams will then compete in a final time-based round, and then we’ll announce the winners.
What you can win: prizes totaling $20,000
Register today!! No previous experience required, beginners are welcome!
To Qualify: All participants must have obtained at least one Alteryx Certification prior to the event. Click here to learn more. No prior experience necessary.
To Prepare: Get started by downloading your free 1-year Alteryx SparkED student license today. To give you a head start, we’ll be holding optional weekly trainings between Sept. 6 – 27, 2023.
We can’t wait to see you at Alteryx headquarters on September 29th! Register today!
Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Terms and conditions apply.
