Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the 14th Annual UPSTAT Conference, the flagship event of the Upstate New York Chapters of the American Statistical Association (ASA). This year, we are excited to bring our community together at a new venue: Siena University in Loudonville, NY, on April 17-18, 2026. The conference website can be found by clicking here: UPSTAT 2026 Website
We invite statisticians, mathematicians, computer scientists, software engineers, data scientists, data analysts, and artificial intelligence enthusiasts to submit their work and contribute to a weekend of innovation and professional exchange. We encourage both professional and student (undergraduate and graduate) presentations.
Submission Categories
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Papers & Parallel Sessions: Present your latest research or case studies during our Saturday sessions.
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Posters: Share your work in a visual format during the Saturday poster session.
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Tutorials & Workshops: Lead an interactive session; these will be held on Friday afternoon, April 17.
Student Presenter Benefit
To support the next generation of professionals, students who are selected as presenters will receive free registration for the conference. We strongly encourage students to submit their research for posters or paper sessions.
Important Dates
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Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026 (early-bird January 31, 2026)
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Conference Dates: April 17–18, 2026
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Friday, April 17: Afternoon Tutorials
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Saturday, April 18: Parallel Sessions and Poster Presentations
Location
Siena University 515 Loudon Rd, Loudonville, NY 12211
How to Submit
Please prepare a brief abstract of your proposed presentation, poster, or tutorial. Submissions should highlight the objective, methodology, and key findings of your work.
Submit an abstract: https://redcap.link/upstat2026
Register for the conference: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/upstat--2026
Join us for the first UPSTAT conference at Siena University! We encourage you to share this call with your colleagues and professional networks to help make our 14th year the most diverse and impactful yet.
Also attached is the conference flyer, which includes a QR code for abstract submission.
Hope to see you there!
Regards,
UPSTAT 2026 Organizing Committee.
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Trijya Singh
Associate Professor
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