GESIS Methods Hub Social Media Datasprint @ SMAD 2026
In the Datasprint, participants work in groups in a fast-paced event to explore one of several available exciting social media datasets. The Methods Hub provides tools to load and analyze these datasets and online environments for experimentation. Bringing an own laptop for collaboration with group members is required to participate in the event.
Registration
To apply for the Datasprint, fill out this form. We will close application in case more than 20 people apply. Note that you have to register with the main conference to participate in the Datasprint.
Have an exciting dataset of you own? Propose your dataset for the Datasprint in the application form or by mailing the Methods Hub team!
Important Dates
- 2026-02-03. Deadline for dataset proposals.
- 2026-02-17. Announcement of selected datasets.
- 2026-02-27. Deadline for registration at the main conference.
- 2026-03-17. Datasprint kickstarts the Social Media Access Days 2026 (German National Library, Frankfurt am Main, Germany).
Schedule (Preliminary)
| 2026-03-17. German National Library | |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:10 | Kick-off presentation |
| 09:10 - 09:25 | Dataset pitches |
| 09:25 - 09:40 | Methods Hub introduction |
| 09:40 - 09:50 | Group selection |
| 09:50 - 12:00 | Work in groups |
| 12:00 - 12:50 | Group presentations |
| 12:50 - 13:00 | Closing |