https://www.facebook.com/500261473465196/

McGill Data Network

Home
Canada
Montreal, QC
McGill Data Network

The MDN seeks to equip students for a data-centric world through learning and connecting with diverse data-related opportunities.

We want to make data accessible to everyone and bridge the gap between students and professional opportunities.

04/04/2026

We launched this event with a clear challenge: to see how students would tackle real-world inefficiencies through automation in a high-intensity environment. For an inaugural edition, the technical caliber of the projects developed during this 3.5-hour sprint this Thursday exceeded all expectations.

A special mention to BoundaryAI for their involvement and support throughout the event.

🏆 Congratulations to our winners: “Meet 2 Action”
A standout performance by Michael Lukas, Henry Koll, and Sunav Bajaj. Your solution was technically sharp and highly scalable—especially impressive given the tight timeframe.

🎤 A special thank you to our guest speakers:
We were honored to be joined by Jeff Pulver. Thank you for sharing your insights and for the inspiration you provided to our participants. Your presence truly elevated this first edition.

🙏 Our sincere gratitude to the Jury:
Marie-France Ouimet, Manon Vaisse, Zehra Khoja, and Sameer Borwankar - we truly appreciate the time and effort you dedicated to evaluating these projects under such a fast-paced schedule. Your expertise was essential to the success of this run.

To everyone who participated: thank you for being part of the first chapter of this event.

03/31/2026

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: JEFF PULVER 🎙️

We are beyond honored to welcome a true pioneer of the modern internet to our hackathon! As the co-founder of Vonage and a key figure in the creation of VoIP (Voice over IP), Jeff Pulver has quite literally changed the way the world communicates.

Jeff’s work didn’t just pave the way for Zoom and FaceTime; it shaped the regulatory landscape of the internet. Join us to hear from a visionary who turned an idea into a global standard.

🚀 Don’t miss the chance to learn from a tech titan. Link in bio to register!

03/26/2026

Are you ready to automate the world? 📊✨

The McGill Data Network is proud to present a high-impact, fast-paced 4-hour challenge designed to push your technical limits. This isn’t just a competition; it’s a sprint to build the future of AI-driven efficiency.

The Challenge:
Theme: Automate. Optimize. Innovate.
Design and build an AI-powered system that replaces, enhances, or optimizes a manual process. Whether it’s a workflow, a decision-making engine, or a complex automation, your goal is to transform ideas into functional prototypes—fast. (Guidelines will be provided)

Why Join?

💼 Career Launchpad: In partnership with Boundary AI, outstanding participants will be offered Summer Internship Opportunities.

🤝 Elite Networking: Engage with a professional judging panel and industry leaders.

⚡ High-Intensity: 4 hours of pure development, live collaboration, and rapid-fire presentations.

Event Details:
📅 Date: April 2nd, 2026
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 5 PM
📍 Location: McGill University, Bronfman 2nd Floor
👥 Teams: Individual or Teams of 3 (open to everyone)

🔗 Link to register in bio!

03/09/2026

McGill Data Network is hosting “Build AI: Build the Future,” a fast-paced 3–4 hour hackathon to build AI systems that automate real-world processes, decisions, or workflows.

When: April 2, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Where: Bronfman 2nd Floor

Format: Join solo or in teams of up to 3. You will submit and present your project to a judging panel, followed by a networking cocktail. The hackathon is open to everyone, whether you’re in business or engineering, it doesn’t matter!

Internship Opportunity

An outstanding participant will be offered a summer internship at Boundary AI!

Registration & More Info

More information will be shared soon.

12/26/2025

Meet our MDN 2025-2026 Executive Team! ✨

Co-Presidents: Leeza Filippova & Kelian Durand
Director of Finance: Daksh Chawla
Director of Logistics: Quincy Dawson
Director of Sponsorship: Orion Pirang & Meriem Goucha
Director of Speaker Relations: Hippolyte Lapierre
Director of Communications: Runa Simard
Creative Director: Blair Tang

10/28/2024

Are you Interested in learning more about the data and consulting field?

📊 Then join us at the EY Panel disscussion and networking event!

🗓️Wednesday November 20th
⏱️ 5:00 pm
📍EY Office, Maison Manuvie 900 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest

You will get the chance to hear from EY consultants about their experiences and insights while connecting with fellow professionals.

Spots are limited so please sign up quickly!
https://forms.gle/t5AJJXSzYZYs1tQq5

Registration closes on November 7th at 11:59 PM.

Don’t miss out!

10/22/2024

🚀 Career Chat: “Ask Me Anything”
Join Jonathan Steinberg (BCom ‘23), Data & AI Consultant at EY!

📅 Tuesday, Oct 29
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Bronfman 210

RSVP in the link in bio by 4 PM on Oct 29. Don’t miss the chance to connect and learn from Jonathan’s journey in business analytics, data strategy, and more!

Jonathan Steinberg is a Data & Analytics Consultant at Ernst & Young (EY) with a strong foundation in business analytics. At EY, he helps clients solve complex data challenges through data science, visualization, and strategy. Jonathan is a McGill BCom ‘23 graduate, majoring in Business Analytics. During his time at McGill, he led initiatives with the McGill Data Network, organizing workshops, panels, and competitions to connect students with the analytics field.

10/08/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to Analytics 101 !!📊 Stay tuned for future events!

09/19/2023

‼️Are you interested in pursuing a career in analytics but are unsure where to start? Or have you heard of the Business Analytics major but aren’t sure what’s involved? ‼️

🧑‍🎓McGill Data Network and Career Services are excited to answer these questions and more at our upcoming Analytics 101 Information Session! Join us to learn about the analytics industry, the different courses offered as part of the major, and the next steps you can take to prepare for a job in a data-related role.

🧠Spots are limited! Register using the link in the bio:

https://forms.gle/aAokiL2HmA5kt5Us6

Address

1001 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Montreal, QC
H3A1G5

Website

facebook.com

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when McGill Data Network posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.