The quest to find the best data scientists by solving social impact challenges.

We've made it through a second edition of the World Data League!

WDL 2022 gathered 208 participants, representing 42 countries. During 87 days, the teams worked on 7 challenges, and the 5 finalist teams gathered in Lisbon for the Finals event. Find the outcomes on our recently launched Social Impact Hub.

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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.

In the last edition, WDL focused on the 11th UN Sustainable Goal: Sustainable Cities and Communities. This year, we keep that core but enlarge our scope to embrace other challenges that highly condition our way to safer and happier communities. Our teams will have the opportunity to open new doors in subjects like climate, inequalities, and the environmental ecosystem.

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

Other Prizes

Stage winner

SEMI-FINALS WINNER

FINALIST TEAMS

SIDE ACTIVITIES

Stages winner

1.000 €

Semi-Finals WINNER

500 €

Finalist teams

500 €

Side activities

500 €

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

We don´t like all-or-nothing.
There are multiple possibilities to learn and win prizes.

RULE BOOK

OPEN REGISTRATIONJanuary 10

There will be 2 phases and
a waiting list.

CLOSE REGISTRATIONFebruary 14

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

RULE BOOK

There will be 2 phases and
a waiting list.

⦿ Phase I: January 10-31
⦿ Phase II: February 1-14

TEAMS CONFIRMATION
February 28

50 teams will be selected to participate in the League.

THE LEAGUE
March to April

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 2-30

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 1-19

⦿ 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.

50 teams will be selected to participate in the League.

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

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

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

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

FAQ

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Main Partners

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Supported by

Partners

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External Competitions

Institutional Partner

Communities

External Competitions

Technical Partners

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