We're thrilled to welcome you to the 2025-2026 High School Big Data Challenge!
This is a 55-hour experiential learning instructor-led online course that includes CISCO Academy Introduction to Modern AI and Data Analytics Essentials industry certifications, portfolio project development, project report scientific writing with scholarly publication, and academic conference experience with defence of your findings.
- Any high school or CEGEP student can register.
- You must register as an individual.
- You must register for one particular conference: either (A) the Eastern Canada Conference (Toronto; February 11) or (B) the Western Canada Conference (Calgary; February 20). This choice cannot be altered following submission of the registration form. The Western Canada Conference (Calgary; February 20) is now at capacity.
- There is a registration fee of CAD $1,800.
- See the Instructor-led courseware here
DEADLINE: October 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET