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Alteryx + UTD 2024 Datathon

bpatel
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)

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Please use this discussion to post any/all questions you have about the event.

 

Alteryx is hosting a Datathon on Friday, April 5th at University of Texas, Dallas!

 

This thread will help answer questions with anything you might like to know about the in-person event on April 5th from how to register to details about the competition.

 

Post a question or comment and we will get back to you with all the information you need.

 

The Details:

 

When: Friday, April 5th from 8:00am to 5:30pm CDT

Where: On campus at The University of Texas at Dallas

 

The first 200 participants to submit proof of at least one Alteryx Designer Core Micro - Credential will be invited to participate in the Semi-Final (In-Person Data Challenge). Submissions are due by March 29th @ 5pm CT!

 

Semi-Final: In-Person Data Challenge

  • Participants will be placed in teams and assigned a unique, real-world data challenge to solve.
  • Teams will present their findings to a judging panel and the top three teams with the most points will move onto the final.

Final: In-Person Speed Challenge

  • The top three teams will compete in a final time-based round, where the overall Datathon winners will be announced.

 

What you can win: cash prizes totaling $20K

 

Register today!! No previous experience required, beginners are welcome!

 

No prior experience necessary.

 

How to Qualify?

You need to obtain and show proof of at least one Alteryx Designer Core Micro Credential.

 

Submit confirmation of your micro credential.

 

 

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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 workshops between March 8th - March 29th.

 

We can’t wait to see you at UTD! Register today!

Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Terms and conditions apply.

 

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jaygarcia
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)

Students, here's the Alteryx Install & Troubleshooting Guide

Best,

Jay Garcia
Sr. Education Program Manager – US West & LATAM | SparkED
Head of SparkED for Military & Veterans Program
California, USA | M: +1 916.212.5017 | jay.garcia@alteryx.com
pxr220054
5 - Atom

Hey,

Last week, I registered for the Hackathon without the Alteryx Community handle. Today, I created the handle, completed the micro certification, and registered for the Hackathon again with the new handle. Is this okay?

Details:

Email: pxr220054@utdallas.edu

Name: Praveen Satya Rajamanickam Vijayaraghavan

bpatel
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)

@pxr220054 yes all good.

axb210253
5 - Atom

Hello,

I have already completed the micro certification which is valid until 2025, and uploaded it on the form sent over email on Tuesday 19th Match 2024

Email: axb210253@utdallas.edu

Name: Anshul Bhardwaj

KieraBryant
5 - Atom

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