2026 ASU Data Conference
ASU is hosting its 10th annual Data Conference, where members of the data community will gather for two days of networking, knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Come hear about the tools that your peers use to extract and query data, create visualizations and build the tools that enable ASU leaders to make data-informed decisions every day.
In addition to a full slate of presentation sessions from your colleagues, this year’s conference will feature a “Tool Bar” where you can stop by and chat with data experts!
That’s not all – back by popular demand is our Sliced! live data visualization competition. Come cheer on your fellow data experts as they create data viz magic and compete to see who will be crowned Sliced! Champion!
Step Up to the Data Tool Bar at the Data Conference!
In addition to an exciting lineup of presentation sessions from your peers, we’re bringing back the our Data Tool Bar—your in-person hub for real-time insights, expert advice, and hands-on demos. Throughout the entire conference, you can drop by and chat with data pros from external vendors to, of course, Enterprise Technology at ASU.
Whether you're curious about the latest data solutions, want to see cutting-edge tools in action, or have burning questions about how to level up your data game, the Data Tool Bar has it all! Our industry specialists are here to guide you, answer your questions, and show you the tech that’s shaping the future of data.
Stop by, grab a spot, and dive into the data-driven discussions! The Data Tool Bar is open throughout the conference—don’t miss your chance to connect with the experts.
Agenda
Each session is represented by a distinct colored line, with the length of the line indicating the duration of the session. The color serves as a quick visual reference, allowing easy differentiation between individual sessions.
Single Session Sponsored Session
November 17, 2026
8:30 a.m. Doors Open
A light continental breakfast will be available at this time in the Arizona Ball Room.
At the same time the Tool Bar Expo will begin in the same room. If you miss out on getting to check it out before the Welcome, there will be a 15-20 minute transition period after the Keynote is finished in which attendees are able to browse through the Expo, before proceeding to the Breakout Sessions.
9:00 a.m. Welcome & Keynote
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Take a look back at five years of course outcomes with ASU's new Course Outcomes Dashboard. This session introduces a powerful new tool that helps the colleges, the graduate college, ASU online, and other partners identify their most and least successful courses using historical student outcome data.
Learn how the dashboard can uncover trends, support data-informed decisions, and help focus student success efforts. So be kind, rewind... because the past has a lot to teach us about the future.
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AI Tools are an integral part of ASU’s innovation-first culture. Using them responsibly is everyone’s job. The purpose of this session is to explore practical decision-making for faculty and staff working with all types of university data. Using real-world examples from the Privacy and Data Governance Advisory Committee, we will learn how to evaluate AI use cases, recognize different levels of data sensitivity, understand institutional guardrails, and how to seek guidance along the way.
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DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) data provides a detailed view of how a student's coursework satisfies degree requirements and tracks their progress toward graduation. But its complex structure can be difficult to navigate. This presentation will demystify DARS data by providing an overview of its core components, explaining how the different levels of DARS data are represented in the data warehouse, and highlighting the key tables used for analyses.
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This presentation will cover what data is available to you for tracking student enrollment for your unit. This overview will cover Analytics reports, AUDB tables, and power query files that are available for you to use.
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How I use git to version control my Alteryx workflows and outputs to reliably track changes
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11:10 a.m. Breakout Sessions
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12:00 Lunch
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2:40 p.m. Breakout Sessions
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3:15 p.m. End of Day 1
November 18, 2026
8:30 a.m. Welcome
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11:50 p.m. Lunch & Sliced!
Back by popular demand, the 2024 Data Conference will host another Sliced! competition. Come cheer on your fellow data enthusiasts as they create data viz magic and compete for the coveted Sliced! championship!
2:00 p.m. End of Day 2
Which data persona are you?
Data Consumer
A Data Citizen is a capable user of data as a product. The consumer’s focus is on analyzing the output of various datasets and reports rather than creating data content. Often tasked with answering questions or substantiating facts or assumptions by colleagues or leadership, a Data Consumer does not write code or use a BI Desktop, preferring to consume data in flat files, or pre-built reports that can be filtered and downloaded. Using data may be only a small part of this person’s role.
Look for Data Consumer for sessions that align with this level.
Data Analyst
The Data Analyst is a consumer of existing reports to perform analysis and derive insights. They may modify existing reports or perform basic ad hoc queries based on pre-built logic. A Data Analyst may use a BI Desktop for some functions, like using a visual query tool, or may simply leverage existing assets. While skilled, data wrangling is usually not the analyst’s primary job.
Look for Data Analyst for sessions that align with this level.
Data Developer
The Data Developer is a fearless creator of content across multiple platforms and methodologies. Adept at writing queries, creating tables, and scheduling jobs to refresh them. A developer will readily create reporting and visualizations to serve their department or the broader data community.
Look for Data Developer for sessions that align with this level.
Data Architect
The Data Architect is an academic at the core. While this data magician may have a great understanding of many different tools, is most renowned for skill in data science, statistics, and modeling. Experienced with and capable of using multiple platforms and software, the Data Architect typically uses them to derive inferences and analyses rather than producing data products or apps.
Look for Data Architect for sessions that align with this level.
Check out the Exhale Room!
Conferences can be highly-stimulating, fast-paced, and mentally demanding; a designated sensory room offers a calm, comfortable space for attendees to step into and away from all the stimuli. In recognition of the diverse needs within our community, this new space is designed as a calming, inclusive environment where individuals can pause, decompress, and recharge.
A sensory room isn't just a place to sit, it is an intentionally curated environment. It features carefully selected visuals. textures, sounds, and lighting designed to help regulate sensory input. Whether someone needs a moment of quiet, a break from social stimulation, or a comforting sensory experience, this space will offer supportive tools to promote calm, focus, and emotional balance.
This is part of ASU's Enterprise Technology's ongoing commitment to creating more inclusive, accessible, and human centered experiences for every member of our community.
Parking on Campus
The ASU Memorial Union is located at 301 E Orange St. (noted by the star) in Tempe on campus.
We highly encourage using alternative transportation such as carpooling, a golf cart, ride sharing or stretching your legs for a quick walk. With school in session, the parking lots will be very full, making alternate transportation an ideal choice.
Parking validations will not be provided, participants are responsible for paying for their parking.
- We encourage alternative travel such as walking, carpooling or using an ASU golf cart to attend our events.
- Promote bringing your reusable water bottles to reduce single use cup usage.
- Our team only uses evergreen signage and decor which is reused each year.
- Our events work with Zero Waste & Aramark on Think Before You Throw waste awareness.
Request attendees leave lanyards behind to be reused for future events.
