SCLC 2024 Competitions

AIS Student Chapter competitions provide students with opportunities to learn, observe, and develop their skills with current industry leaders. The aim is to allow students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-life situations they might face in the workforce.

2024 Conference Competition Tracks

Monetary Awards

  • 1st place team: $3000
  • 2nd place team: $2000
  • 3rd place team: $1000

General Rules for Competitions

  • Faculty can give insight and advice, but the competition submissions should reflect the students’ work.
  • A team must consist of 2-4 students. Some additional consideration will be given to teams that include at least one first- or second-year undergraduate student. Help us develop the next generation of IS and data professionals.
  • Students can participate in multiple competitions but cannot be finalists in multiple competitions. If a student is a finalist in more than one competition, the student must choose which one to compete in at the finals held in Logan, Utah.

 

Competition Timeline

  • Competitions announced - December 2023
  • Preliminary submissions due - (EXTENDED) February 8, 2024
  • Finalists notified - February 15, 2024
  • Finalists compete at the conference in Logan, Utah, before a panel of judges - March 21 – 23, 2024

Competition Attendance Policy

  • At the 2024 AIS SCLC, we are dedicated to ensuring a fair and competitive environment. Our guidelines are designed to provide all teams with an equal opportunity to present their work without distractions.

    • Entry and Exit Times
      Spectators can enter or exit the competition room only during designated buffer periods, following each team's ten-minute presentation and five-minute Q&A session. A staff member will enforce these policies strictly, ensuring no interruptions once presentations begin. Nobody can enter or leave the competition room while a team is presenting.

    • Phones and Noise Policy
      Attendees must silence all electronic devices and remain quiet during presentations and Q&As to prevent distractions and maintain a respectful atmosphere.

    • Competitor Holding Facility
      Competitors will be held in a designated facility before their presentation time to prevent them from observing their competitors and ensure fairness. Teams will be escorted to and from the competition room according to the schedule.

    • Viewing Restrictions for Competitors
      Competitors cannot watch presentations of teams within the same competition track to maintain a level playing field.

    • Enforcement and Compliance
      Adherence to these guidelines is essential for fair competition. Please comply to avoid disqualification and removal from the venue.
      We appreciate your cooperation in creating a respectful and competitive environment for all participants. Best of luck to all teams!

Contact

For questions or additional information about any tracks, please email aisconf@usu.edu and place the track name in the subject line.

 

Only members of current AIS Student Chapters may compete in the competitions. Unsure if your chapter is up-to-date with membership? See the list of current chapters.