Love Data Week 2026
Virtual Event Highlights from 2026
Love Data Week 2026 brought together data experts and enthusiasts from across the Big Ten Academic Alliance for a week of learning, innovation, and collaboration. From February 9-13, 2026 participants explored cutting-edge data and AI topics including hallucinations in large language models, practical strategies for responsible AI implementation, the current landscape of federal data regulations, and more
Browse the sessions below to catch up on what you missed or revisit your favorite presentations.
Hallucination in the Wild: A Field Guide for LLM Users
Speaker:
Ash Lewis, Ohio State University
Current Landscape of Federal Data
Speakers:
Diane Cheng, Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP)
Matt Hodges, University of Iowa
Lynda Kellam, University of Pennsylvania
AI in Action: Innovation Across the Big Ten
Speakers:
Hayley Borck, University of Minnesota
Robert Jones, University of Michigan
Bridgett Milner, Indiana University
Alan Roper, University of California, Los Angeles
Careers in Data
Speakers:
Michelle Appel, University of Maryland
Jill Blackman, Northwestern University
Zac Lockwood, Ohio State University
Gabbi Tanner Kraus, Purdue University
Aaron Williams, Netflix
Moderator:
Andrew Wilson, University of Minnesota
Love Digital Accessibility
Speakers:
Luke Kudryashov, University of Minnesota
Beth Somerfield, University of Washington
Terrill Thompson, University of Washington
Dashboard Duel: Power BI vs. Tableau – Iowa vs. Ohio State
Data Viz Championship Showcase 2026
Presenters: Entrants from across the Big Ten Academic Alliance universities.