Calling all students and professors!
Get ready to join a global celebration of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. The Curiosity Cup 2026 is here—and it’s bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever.
Whether you're a data science enthusiast, a business student with a knack for analytics, or a professor looking to engage your class in real-world problem solving, this is your moment.
What is the Curiosity Cup?
The Curiosity Cup is a global student competition hosted by SAS that challenges teams to apply analytics to real-world problems. It’s the ultimate group project—where students bring their own datasets, explore topics they care about, and present their findings to expert judges.
From climate change and healthcare to wine tasting and League of Legends strategies, past entries have spanned serious research and playful innovation. What matters most? Curious attitude, creative mindset, and analytical thinking.
Why join?
Even if you don’t win, the experience is unforgettable—and invaluable.
🆕 What’s new in 2026?
To celebrate our 5th year, we’re introducing new categories to reflect the evolving interests of student teams:
Scoring will still be based on:
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Key dates
💡 Beginner teams are absolutely welcome!
💡 Think about re-using a project you already did in the past
Registration
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April 27 – 30 | Gaylord Texan | Grapevine, Texas
Walk in ready to learn. Walk out ready to deliver. This is the data and AI conference you can't afford to miss.
Register now and lock in 2025 pricing—just 495ドル!
Still thinking about your presentation idea? The submission deadline has been extended to Friday, Nov. 14, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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