Higher Education Analytics Data (HEAD) Competition

2026 HEAD Competition

The Higher Education Analytics Data (HEAD) competition is an annual event hosted by Mohawk College since 2019. 

Students from colleges and universities across Ontario are invited to participate in the 2026 HEAD Competition, taking place on March 19–20, 2026, at Mohawk College – Fennell Campus, Hamilton.

College and University students solve real-world problems using data analytics tools and develop insightful, data-driven recommendations for decision-makers. Based on their analysis, teams will prepare a poster and deliver a presentation on their findings in two phases of the competition.

🔗 Full details on registration, rules, and the competition agenda are available on the website:  HEAD Competition Mohawk College

City Staff: Planning and Economic Development Department, Public Works Department

Deliverables: Data analysis

Project Start Date/ Availability: Winter 2026

Location: City Wide

City Strategy Priority: Healthy and Safe Communities, Clean and Green