Dates
February 28, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Eligibility
Participants must be undergraduate students currently attending a Canadian university or college. Participation is limited to registered individuals only. Interdisciplinary participation is strongly encouraged.
Prizes
- Best Overall Model - Sony Wireless Headphones
- Best Insights / Business Impact - Beats Wireless Earbuds
- Best Model - 4K Projector
- Best Visualizations - Amazon Echo Dot
AI Usage Guidelines
AI tools are allowed and encouraged, provided they are used responsibly and transparently. AI should support learning and creativity instead of replacing the core thinking. Teams must be able to fully explain their code, methods, and results. If a team cannot explain its work during Q&A, the submission may be disqualified.
If AI tools are used:
- They must be disclosed in the methodology section or appendix.
- Teams must describe how AI was used (e.g., debugging, formatting, brainstorming).
- Do not cite ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar tools as academic sources. Cite original papers, documentation, or official references instead.
Data Guidelines
- Data is provided for competition use only.
- Data may not be redistributed or published for commercial purposes.
Code of Conduct
Treat all participants, judges, and organizers with respect. Follow the University of Toronto Code of Student Conduct. Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification.
Participants must adhere to the University of Toronto Academic Integrity Rulebook, including but not limited to:
- No plagiarism
- No sharing of code or results between teams
- No use of AI-generated content without proper attribution