A league for social impact | World Data League

This Edition's Topic

Data-Driven Communities

According to the UN, 68% of the world population is projected to live in urban areas by 2050. With ever-growing cities, new challenges arise, but population growth also opens the door for many fascinating solutions.

For the past two editions, World Data League focused on subjects related to Data-Driven Communities, covering several UN Sustainable Development Goals and generating solutions on areas like mobility, pollution, and biodiversity. During this edition, we’ll keep working towards more sustainable, safer, and happier communities, facing different challenges, such as mobility and the environment.

Social ImpactUse data to solve challenges related to the UN SDGs and share your work with the world through open-source code.

LearningParticipate in technical workshops and round tables, exchange ideas, and learn from the best.

NetworkingGet to know companies, organizations, and fellow data scientists from all around the globe.

Prizes

Excellency pool prize

Social Impact Award

3000 €

500 €

In the First Phase and Semi-Finals, there will be a prize pool of 3000€ - per stage - to be split proportionally across the teams with over 225 points.

Social Impact Award

The Social Impact Award will be attributed to the team with the highest social impact score between First Phase and Semi-Finals.

Open-Source magic

At World Data League, we believe in the power of the community - the entire world as a team. We see in shared knowledge the key to solving social impact issues.

For that reason, when the competition ends, we write a public report summarizing the best strategies, data used, and insights on every challenge. We believe this report and the open-source code will help other entities solve social impact challenges.

WDL Insights Report 2022

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Open Source Code

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Timeline

Updated

OPEN REGISTRATIONJanuary 19, 2023

There will be 2 phases and
a waiting list.

CLOSE REGISTRATIONMarch 14, 2023

TEAMS CONFIRMATION
March 21, 2023

If there are free spots after Phase I, Phase II will be open from February 1-14.

The 50 selected teams will receive confirmation before this date.

50 teams will be selected to participate in the League.

FIRST PHASEApril 2023

Each stage lasts 3 weeks, with 1 week of pause in
the end.
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⦿ Stage 1 - March 2-31
⦿ Stage 2 - April 1-29

SEMI-FINALS
May 2023

The best 13 teams from
the League and 2 teams
from external partner competitions will compete during 3 weeks, with 1 week of pause in the end.

FINALS
June 2023

⦿ The top 5 teams will make it to the WDL Finals.

⦿ The final pitch will occur
in an in-person event in Portugal between
June 17-19.

RULE BOOK

⦿ After 3 weeks, the jury will have one week to evaluate the teams and decide who’s moving to the Semi-finals.

⦿ All the teams with over 225 points in this phase will split the Excellency prize pool for a total of 3000€.

⦿ The best 15 teams from First Phase will compete for another 3 weeks for a spot at the WDL Finals.

⦿All the teams with over 225 points in this phase will split the Excellency prize pool for a total of 3000€.

⦿ The top 5 teams will make it to the WDL Finals.

⦿ There is the possibility of hosting an in-person closing event for the Finals and winners announcement.

RULE BOOK

FAQ

World Data LeagueThe quest to find the best data scientists to solve social impact challenges.

Social ImpactUse data to solve challenges related to the UN SDGs and share your work with the world through open-source code.

LearningParticipate in technical workshops and round tables, exchange ideas, and learn from the best.

NetworkingGet to know companies, organizations, and fellow data scientists from all around the globe.

World Data League
The quest to find the best data scientists to solve social impact challenges.