Madrid
30 May – 1 June 2025
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NLP & Graph Datatón
The data is back… and this time it speaks its own language. We’re launching our second Datatón, this time with a fascinating theme: Natural Language Processing (NLP) and the relationships between nodes in a graph. We’ll be working with real data from Talent Hackers in an event co-sponsored by Santander Consumer Finance Global Services, exploring how artificial intelligence can read, interpret, and generate human language.
In this edition, we’ll be supporting Talent Hackers, a recruitment platform that combines crowdsourcing, artificial intelligence, and big data to streamline the talent search and selection process.
If you’re curious about discovering the potential of text as a source of insight, this is your moment.
Will you take on the challenge?
What Is This Event?
A team-based, in-person datatón taking place from 30 May to 1 June 2025 at the Boadilla campus of Santander Consumer Finance Global Services.
A great opportunity to bring together the youngest members of Spain’s Data & Analytics community for a weekend-long challenge.
Your Mission
Your task will be to impress a jury made up of professionals and academics in order to win one of the four prize categories we’ll be awarding. It’s also a great opportunity to network with companies and fellow participants.
Food will be provided during the event, and there will be mini-challenges with various prizes to be won.
Programme
Friday, 30 May
- Registration opens in the afternoon.
- Opening session with an introduction to the business context.
- The dataset that teams will work on will be revealed.
Saturday, 31 May
- The dataset will be shared in the morning.
- Teams will work on the challenge throughout the day.
Sunday, 1 June
- Projects will be submitted in the afternoon.
- Teams will present their analysis, predictions, and conclusions to a jury composed of academics and professionals from various sectors.
- Closing ceremony: winners will be announced and prizes awarded.
Event Location
Cam. de Alcorcón, 28660 Boadilla del Monte, Madrid
Parking will be available for all participants in the same building.
Who Is It For?
Anyone who fits at least one of the following profiles:
- Students: If you are currently studying a Master’s or PhD, or are in your final year of undergraduate studies.
- Recent graduates: If you completed your Master’s, Bachelor’s, or PhD within the last 3 years.
- Young professionals: If you are passionate about data or artificial intelligence and are under 30 years old.
- Datafesters: If you have taken part in any of our past datathons.
How Can I Register?
There are two ways to register:
- As a team: A group of 2 to 5 people from the same or different universities, companies, or institutions. One person must take on the role of team captain.
- Individually: If you register on your own, we’ll assign you to a team.
Challange and Data
The data and the challenge are provided by Talent Hackers.
Talent Hackers is a recruitment platform that combines crowdsourcing, artificial intelligence, and big data to streamline the search and selection of talent. Its innovative approach allows anyone to recommend candidates for job openings and receive a reward if the candidate is hired, promoting a collaborative recruitment network.
It uses AI algorithms to analyse professional profiles, identify success patterns, and match candidates to companies more accurately and efficiently. Additionally, it features an advanced recommendation system that suggests ideal candidates for each position, optimising selection and improving the experience for both companies and applicants. Talent Hackers also processes large volumes of data to predict labour market trends, enhance recruitment processes, and reduce hiring times—especially in the tech sector.
Although the challenge will be revealed during the competition, the main theme will be NLP (Natural Language Processing) applied to Talent Hackers data.
Our Sponsors
Winners for Datathon Santander & Talent Hackers
Act like a true consultant. Present insights derived from data in the most effective way possible.
The objective:
By acting as if they were a startup or consulting firm, contestants were expected to develop more than two robust and replicable solutions. Success was measured not only by the quantity and quality of the proposed use cases, but also by their ability to communicate solutions effectively, demonstrate advanced knowledge of analytics and machine learning, and present actionable, high-impact models.
Winning team (Bag of Nodes):
– Jose Daniel Menendez Hernandez
Use data to analyse, identify, and clearly explain the main findings.
The objective:
Participants were asked to use the data provided to analyse, identify, and clearly communicate the most relevant observations. Evaluation focused on the number of insights delivered, the value they provided to the business, the participants’ communication skills, and the business applicability of their conclusions.
Winning team (BERTzillas):
– Ekaterina Hristova Stankulova
Predict the future. Tackle the challenge of achieving the lowest RMSE on the test set to earn this award.
The objective:
Using the visit data provided, participants had to predict one month of future visits. The winning team would be the one with the lowest RMSE on the test set. In the event of a tie, the judging panel would consider the code, methodology, and storytelling used to approach the problem.
Winning team (Hashing):
– Guillermo Martín-Coello Juárez
Can data be sexy? Absolutely. Build the best charts and storytelling.
FAQ
Do I need to arrange my own transport, accommodation, and food?
Yes, yes, and NO. Each participant is responsible for their own transport and accommodation.
As for food—we’ve got you covered: breakfast, second breakfast, snacks, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and more (a lot of food!).
How much does it cost to take part in the datatón?
Participation and registration are completely FREE. There will be no fees at any point during the competition.
Can I register on my own?
Yes, you can sign up individually and we’ll help you form a team with other participants. Teams will consist of 3 to 5 people.
What do I need to bring?
All you need to bring is your laptop and charger. We’ll take care of everything else.
What if I win?
If your team wins one of the prize categories, EVERY team member will receive a prize.
Any other questions?
Get in touch at info@datafestspain.es