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The Disney Data and Analytics Conference (DDAC) is a unique industry event hosted by Disney, bringing together data scientists, analysts, engineers, and business leaders to explore cutting-edge applications of data science and analytics at enterprise scale. The event covers machine learning, advanced analytics, business intelligence, and AI-powered decision-making through talks and case studies grounded in real-world Disney projects. Attendees gain rare insight into how one of the world's most iconic organisations harnesses data to drive innovation, creativity, and operational excellence.
Disney Data and Analytics Conference 2026 takes place September 14–16, 2026 in Orlando, United States.
Disney Data and Analytics Conference 2026 is an in-person event.
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, disneydataconference.com. conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked September 13, 2026.
Disney Data and Analytics Conference 2026 covers Data.
Orlando in mid-September is hot and humid with a daily afternoon thunderstorm, but it is also the quietest stretch of the year at the resorts — school is back and queues are at their shortest. A conference held inside the Walt Disney World property means attendees rarely need to leave it, with internal buses linking hotels, meeting space and parks on a schedule built for exactly this kind of visitor.
Orlando International (MCO) is around thirty to forty minutes by road from the Walt Disney World resort area. Rideshare, town cars and hotel-operated transfers all serve the route, and Brightline trains connect MCO with Miami and the southeast Florida coast. Once on property, complimentary buses, boats and the monorail cover almost every internal journey, so a rental car is optional.
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Disney Data and Analytics Conference 2026 runs for 3 days, September 14–16, 2026.
No later edition has been announced on the organizer's site yet. This page is kept as the archive of the 2026 edition.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Resort and convention Wi-Fi is generally reliable, but coverage in queue lines and outdoor areas varies. An eSIM keeps mapping, mobile ordering and ride-booking working without touching an international roaming plan. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
EPCOT World Showcase. The lakeside loop of eleven country pavilions is the most conference-friendly park experience: little queuing, plenty of seating and food, and a walkable circuit of about two hours. Evenings after sessions work well, and the fireworks close the loop with minimal planning. Tickets on Go City →
Disney Springs. An open-air dining and retail district on the resort's eastern side, free to enter and served by internal buses from every Disney hotel. It is the default option for a group dinner that does not require park admission, and stays busy late into the evening.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. About an hour east on the Space Coast, with the Atlantis orbiter, the Saturn V hall and the Apollo control room. It genuinely fills a day and needs a car or an organised tour; check the launch schedule, since a scheduled launch changes both the crowds and the experience. Tickets on Tiqets →
Bok Tower Gardens. A quieter alternative roughly an hour southwest, combining a landscaped hilltop garden with a singing carillon tower. It is the antidote to theme-park intensity, takes two to three hours including the drive, and is rarely crowded in September.
Which airport serves Walt Disney World?
Orlando International (MCO), roughly thirty to forty minutes by road. Orlando Sanford (SFB) is a smaller alternative but considerably further out.
Do I need a car to attend?
No. Disney's internal bus, boat and monorail network covers hotels, parks and Disney Springs, and rideshare fills any gaps.
What is the September weather like?
Hot and humid, usually with a short, heavy afternoon thunderstorm. It is also within the Atlantic hurricane season, so keep an eye on forecasts before travelling.
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