Dear ASA members,
Registration is closing in just one week for the 2026 ASA Midwest Regional Conference in Statistics and Data Science, hosted at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, on May 28–29.
Our program schedule is now fully finalized, and it is shaping up to be an incredible event bridging academia, industry, and society. Whether you are a student, an applied researcher, or an industry professional, there is something highly relevant for you on the agenda.
Conference Highlights Include:
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Renowned Keynotes: Hear from Dr. Karen Kafadar (University of Virginia) and Dr. Dan Nettleton (Iowa State University).
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Cutting-Edge Sessions: Diverse parallel sessions spanning biostatistics, AI & machine learning, statistical genomics, high-dimensional data, and applied inference.
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Expanded Industry Panel: Learn about real-world career paths and applied problem-solving from our expert panel.
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Networking & Poster Session: Connect with peers and over 30 student presenters from across the Midwest during our Thursday evening mixer.
Important Deadlines:
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Registration: Closes in exactly one week. Secure your spot soon! [Conference Website]
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Discounted Hotel Block: Our $184/night group rate at the Graduate Hotel with the booking deadline extended to May 20. Book your room here: [Hotel Special Rate Booking]
We look forward to seeing you in Minneapolis!
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Tianxi Li, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Director, Institute for Research in Statistics and its Applications (IRSA)
School of Statistics
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
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