Culverhouse Analytics Summit

From Data to Decisions: Leading with Insight

In an era where data powers every decision, today’s leaders must go beyond gut instinct to drive strategy, innovation, and results. This interactive two-day program designed to build your confidence in working with data—without requiring a technical background. Through hands-on sessions and practical frameworks, you’ll learn to interpret data, ask better questions, and apply insights that move your business forward. From foundational literacy to advanced visualization and implementation, you’ll walk away ready to lead with clarity, backed by real insight. 

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Creating a bridge between industry and academia, this research poster competition will highlight fascinating analytics work by students and researchers from all disciplines. Priority will be given to works that emphasize uniqueness in analytic applications and/or methodology applied to real world problems. AI related works with a solid methodological background are encouraged.

• First Place: Plaque and a $1,500 electronic gift card
• Second-Place: $1,000 electronic gift card
• Third-Place: $500 electronic gift card

In order to be considered for the invitation to participate in the poster competition, please submit this form by August 22, 2025. There may be a possibility for consideration of abstracts submitted after the deadline in exceptional cases, but no guarantees are given.

• Title: Title of Your Poster/Research Project
• Authors: List of Authors’ Names and Affiliations
• Abstract: A concise summary of the research project, ideally not exceeding 250 words

The initial list of accepted proposals will be announced by August 29, 2025. Accepted participants must submit a document (maximum of 3 pages) by September 12, 2025, for final screening, that includes:

1. Introduction and Objectives: Clearly state the problem and the research objectives/questions
2. Methodology: Clearly explain the research methodology and approach used
3. Results: Highlight key findings and any significant outcomes
4. Visuals: Include graphs, charts, outputs and or images that will be included in the poster
5. Conclusions: Summarize the conclusions drawn from the research

Note: All of parts 1-5 must be presented in the 3-page document for consideration.

The final list of accepted participants will be announced and guidelines for the accepted posters will be provided by September 12, 2025. For more information, contact Dr. Subha Chakraborti.

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Bryant Conference Center — Lackey Room

11 AM – 11:50 AM | The Southern Regional Drug-Data Research Center (DDRC): Data for Action

In this session, we will introduce the Southeast Regional Drug Data Research Center (SR-DDRC), focusing on its role as a centralized repository for opioid and drug data across 8 states in our member region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. In addition, we have expanded public data for 9 states across the southern US: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

11:50 AM – 1:00 PM | Afternoon Refreshments

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM | Applying DDRC Data: Practical Applications and Research

This session will be an interactive conversation with SR-DDRC staff and interested participants. We will answer questions about how SR-DDRC data can be used, explore potential research applications, and discuss ideas for projects that could benefit from SR-DDRC datasets.

What’s Included

The Culverhouse Business Analytics Symposium, presented by the Institute of Data & Analytics, serves as a dynamic intersection between industry and academia.

This premier event brings together professionals from both areas to create a collaborative environment where knowledge and expertise are shared. The symposium showcases current analytic practices used in various industries and highlights the latest methodological advances developed within academic research.

Attendees will benefit from a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions that cover a wide range of topics. In addition, the symposium offers extensive networking opportunities. Attendees can connect with hundreds of other data-driven individuals, engage with students from our leading academic programs, and foster collaborations that bridge the gap between academia and industry.

This event is an invaluable platform for exchanging ideas, discovering new trends, and building professional relationships that can lead to future innovations and advancements in the field of business analytics.

See the complete Symposium schedule here.