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2026 Federal Statistical Research Data Center Annual Research Conference
The 2026 Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC) Annual Research Conference will be taking place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The conference will be a day of concurrent paper sessions and a keynote presentation.
The 2026 Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC) Annual Research Conference will be taking place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The conference will be a day of concurrent paper sessions and a keynote presentation.
We welcome presentations based on current or recent research that leverage the restricted-use confidential data the Census Bureau and its partner agencies make available through the FSRDC network with research topics in the fields of economics, sociology, business and management, demography, health, and data set development. Papers should involve statistical analyses on nonpublic versions of data sets available from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Health Statistics, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the FRB Microeconomic Surveys Unit.
Conference Details
Registration is open for the 2026 FSRDC Research Meeting in Gainesville, FL, at the Hilton UF Conference Center.
Research Meeting Registration
Registration for the 2026 Federal Statistical Research Data Center Annual Research Meeting is $175 per attendee. The registration fee includes access to all scientific sessions, keynote presentation, conference materials, dinner, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day. We encourage attendees to register early, as space is limited. Your registration helps support a high-quality meeting that brings together researchers from across the national FSRDC network to share innovative work using restricted-access federal data.
Conference Program
2026 Annual Research Conference
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Keynote Speaker
FSRDC Research Day Keynote Speaker
Katie R. Genadek
The 2026 FSRDC Research Day Keynote Speaker is Dr. Katie Genadek, current Director of the Federal Statistical Research Data Center Program, and the Decennial Census Digitization and Linkage (DCDL) project.  Dr. Genadek is an economist whose work focuses on how individuals allocate time across work, family, and daily activities, with an emphasis on the implications for labor markets and well-being. She has collaborated extensively with researchers at the U.S. Census Bureau, using restricted-use microdata available through the FSRDCs to study work patterns, earnings, and household dynamics. Her research frequently integrates data from the American Time Use Survey with administrative and survey data to generate new insights into economic behavior. Dr. Genadek’s work advances innovative methods for linking data and studying daily life and families in America, contributing to a deeper understanding of inequality, productivity, and the lived effects of economic policy.
Location
The conference will be held at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center. 1714 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32607.
- Rideshare: Gainesville is small. Groups of participants can ride-share from local hotels.
- Driving: if you are driving/renting a car, parking at the Hilton is free.
Accommodations
We’re excited to have you join us for the conference. Please note that all attendees are responsible for arranging their own travel and lodging. There are many hotels located southwest of the university down Archer Rd., near Interstate 75. This is a nice area with lots of shopping and restaurants. Many federal employees will likely find themselves in this area. The Aloft Hotel, next door to the Hilton, is GSA-approved and has a nice bar in the lobby. The Reitz Union Hotel is in the center of campus- you can’t beat the location and the main central campus bus stop (bus route 20 goes to UF Hilton). Hotel Eleo is newer, has a great restaurant, and is about 30-40 minutes by city bus to the Hilton. The Downtown Hampton and Hyatt are in the heart of Gainesville nightlife. If you have a car, the Best Western in the northwest is nice, with a tropical resort feel.
To assist with your planning, we’ve gathered some information on local accommodations.
Hotel Eleo
Aloft by Marriot
Reitz Union Hotel – UF Campus
For Federal Employees:
Many hotels in Gainesville are within policy in E2. Please find a list of GSA approved hotels here.
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