Strategic Data Project Convening 2026

FAQs & Updates

Check this page regularly for the most up-to-date information about travel, programming, and logistics for SDP Convening 2026.

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⚠️ CONVENING 2026 UPDATES Last Updated: May 12, 2026
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi access for this year’s Convening:
Network: @Hyatt_Meeting
Password: HSDP2026

Early Event Check-in
Early event check-in begins on Tuesday, May 12 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. near the Amesbury Ballroom on the lobby level of the .

Hotel Check-in
If you experience any issues checking into the hotel and you are staying on the SDP room block, please contact Regina at  for assistance.


⚠️ CONVENING 2026 UPDATES Last Updated: April 9, 2026
Hotel Room Block Update

Requests to reserve a hotel room through our SDP room block are closed for now. If you already submitted a request, the SDP team will contact you soon with an update.

Travel Update: Monitoring Flight Changes
We are currently seeing an increase in airline schedule adjustments nationwide. Industry-wide staffing shortages and, in some cases, government-driven capacity restrictions have resulted in more frequent flight time changes and cancellations.

If your travel was booked through our travel partner, Milne Travel, their team monitors reservations and will notify you if significant changes occur. However, we strongly encourage all attendees to regularly check their airline reservation directly.

If you booked your own travel, please monitor your flight closely and ensure your contact information is updated with the airline so you receive real-time notifications.

We recommend:

• Checking your reservation weekly until departure
• Confirming your arrival time into Boston
• Reviewing any connecting flights for schedule adjustments

We appreciate your proactive attention to travel and accommodation logistics as we prepare for Convening 2026.

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📌 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSLast Updated: February 12, 2026
When and where is SDP Convening 2026?

• Event Dates: May 13–14, 2026
• Location:  (575 Memorial Dr., Cambridge, MA 02139)

How do I register for SDP Convening?

• Attendance at SDP Convening 2026 is by invitation only. If you know you have been invited, please note the following:
  • You should have received an email from SDP via Sched, our event platform, from the address with the subject, “You’re Invited To Strategic Data Project Convening 2026”. Please check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox.
  • In the invitation email from Sched, click the “CREATE YOUR PROFILE + SCHEDULE” link in the email and log in or create a free Sched account if you don’t have one already. 
    • *Please note, the invitation email was sent to the the email address we used to invite you to log in or create a Sched account and register for the event. If you’d prefer to use a different email for your Sched account or registration, please email to let us know.
  • On the event “” page, click the “Reserve Tickets” button on the top right to register. Select the ticket option appropriate to you.
  • Complete the registration form, including reviewing and agreeing to the terms and conditions for the Photo and Video release and the Code of Conduct Statements.

What do the Registration Ticket types mean?

• There are 4 registration ticket types:
  • Discounted registration fee ($199) – Eg., Alumni of PK12, Higher Ed, CTE Cohorts, Additional confirmed speakers after 2 session speakers leads. 
    • Alumni, and confirmed session speakers after 2 session speaker leads, will be invited to register and attend SDP Convening at the discounted registration fee of $199.
  • Full registration fee ($995 before January 31, 2026) – Eg., Non-network Invitee (More information to come on this ticketing option)
    • Non-Network Invitees are individuals who are not directly affiliated with SDP as a Fellowship Alumnus, confirmed speaker, or expert advisor, may request one of our limited number of additional full-price tickets, as long as they are referred by an active partner or alum. Invited colleagues submit a short request form; if approved and space is available, they receive a link to pay the $1,025 registration fee and complete their conference registration. We’ve circulated this opportunity with the most relevant partners, but if you are interested and would like more information, please contact ..
  • Fully-funded attendee ($0, travel covered) – Eg., Current fellows/supervisors, Alumni Advisory Board member 
    • Full-funded attendees are Current SDP Cohort 16 & 17 Fellows and their designated supervisor, Alumni Advisory Board members, expert fellow advisors, and confirmed main stage speakers. The registration fee is waived for these individuals, and travel and lodging are covered by SDP.
  • Waived registration fee ($0) – Eg., Accepted Session Presenter, SDP/CEPR Staff 
    • 2 accepted session speaker leads, and SDP/CEPR staff, will be invited to register with the registration fee waived. Travel and lodging should be arranged on your own.
• Please be sure to select the appropriate ticket type for you. If you are uncertain which ticket type you should register with, check your invitation first. Email if you need additional clarity. 

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else? 

• If you are unable to attend SDP Convening 2026, you may be able to transfer your invitation or ticket to someone else in your organization.  

• Current fellows and supervisors who are unable to attend SDP Convening 2026 are able to transfer their invitations to someone else in the organization, provided someone else from the organization is already attending. Email and copy your fellowship manager ([email protected] or [email protected]) to proceed.  

Can I invite colleagues to join me at SDP Convening? 

• Yes. This year we’re offering a limited number of additional full-price tickets so attending partners and alumni can invite colleagues to join them at SDP Convening 2026. Invited colleagues submit a short request form; if approved and space is available, they receive a link to pay the $1,025 registration fee and complete their conference registration. We’ve circulated this opportunity with the most relevant partners, but if you are interested and would like more information, please contact .

For current SDP fellows and supervisors whose lodging is covered by SDP, when will hotel room confirmations be sent? 

• Hotel room confirmations will be sent the week before Convening. As a current fellow or supervisor, your hotel room will be automatically reserved for you based on your confirmed travel itinerary. No separate hotel booking is needed.

How do I submit a session proposal? 

• Please see our for more information. The submission window for 2026 has closed. 

Is there a recommended dress code? 

• The recommended dress code is business casual throughout the Convening event.

Are meals or refreshments included with my ticket? 

• Included meals will be indicated in the agenda when it is published. These include breakfast, lunch, and designated coffee/tea breaks.

Where can I find a draft agenda for travel approval purposes from my organization? 

• You can find a for travel approval purposes. Please note, sessions and timings are subject to change.
  

Please check back here for more FAQs and important information to come!