What we’re about
ODSC brings together the open source and data science communities with the goal of helping its members learn, connect and grow.
The focus of this Meetup group is to allow ODSC to work with Meetup groups, non-profits, and other organizations to present informative lectures, workshops, code sprints and networking events to help grow the use of open source languages and tools within the data science and data-centric community. As such, our specific goals are:
1. Build a collaborative group to work with other Meetup groups, non-profits, and other organizations.
2. Promote the use of open source languages and tools amongst data scientists and others.
3. Host educational workshops.
4. Spread awareness of new open source languages and tools that can be used in data science.
5. Contribute back to the open source community.
Who is this meetup for?
• Data engineers, analysts, scientists, and other practitioners
• R, Python and other software engineers who work with data or want to learn
• Data visualization developers and designers
• Non-technical team leads, executives, and other decision makers from data centric startups and large companies looking to utilize open source tools
Get Involved with our Meetups:
• Meetup/Webinar Speaker Submission Form https://forms.gle/STEDWxgWBMnLnt8F8
• Suggest a Meetup Topic Form
https://forms.gle/FAnBGMnC6puP1zLs6
• Volunteer Form
https://forms.gle/rJB2k8ZvU7mj1R3c8
• Host or Sponsor Form
https://forms.gle/bVdnzttfSuKkWrHq5
• Showcase your Startup Form
https://forms.gle/2Z31dmGPe7RTw28B9
ODSC Links:
• Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform:
https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0
• ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPENDATASCI
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ODSC & @odsc
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-data-science
• Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q02zdcSk0
• Code of conduct: https://odsc.com/code-of-conduct/
Upcoming events (3)
See all- WEBINAR "The Age of Agents: How Google Cloud is Powering the Future of AI"Link visible for attendees
Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Add to your calendar - https://hubs.li/Q03BlySj0Speaker: Franziska Hinkelmann PhD, Senior Engineering Manager at Google
She has more than a decade of industry experience as a Software engineer with a strong open source focus. Fran is a Node.js core contributor and elected member of the Node.js Technical Steering Committee. She was a compiler engineer on the Chrome V8 team, where her main focus was on performance improvements.
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The AI frontier is expanding beyond chatbots to a new class of AI agents—autonomous systems that can reason, plan, and execute complex, multi-step tasks. They are the future of enterprise automation.
Join us for a technical deep dive into "The Age of Agents" with Fran. We'll show you how to move past the hype and get hands-on with Vertex AI and Gemini to build, deploy, and manage these sophisticated agents, ultimately transforming how your business operates.
This session is designed for developers, data scientists, and technical leaders ready to move past theoretical discussions and start building the future of AI. Secure your spot and learn how to put the power of autonomous AI to work for your organization.
ODSC Links:
• Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform:
https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0
• ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPENDATASCI
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ODSC & @odsc
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-data-science
• Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q038cQBy0
• Code of conduct: https://odsc.com/code-of-conduct/ - Virtual 6-Week AI Bootcamp 2025Link visible for attendees
This is PAID event. REGISTER HERE - https://lu.ma/psj48l0t
As a gesture of our appreciation for being part of ODSC Community, we are offering a 20% discount on the 6-week Bootcamp pass.
Apply code - `COMMUNITY-20`- to save more.
# Level Up Your AI Skills This Fall! 🚀
Join us for an intensive 6-week virtual AI Bootcamp, a fantastic prelude to the renowned ODSC AI West Bootcamp in October! This isn't just any bootcamp; it's your chance to build a strong foundation in AI from the comfort of your home, all before experiencing the full, immersive 4-day event in person.
## 🚀And here's a pro-tip:
If you secure a pass for the ODSC AI West Bootcamp, you'll gain free access to this 6-week virtual training. It's the perfect way to maximize your learning experience and hit the ground running at ODSC West.
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🚀 Curious to learn more? Head over to https://odsc.ai/west/bootcamp/ for all the details. Don't forget to use code COMMUNITYWest2025 at checkout for an extra discount!
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## If you choose to enroll in the 6-Week Virtual AI Bootcamp as a standalone event:
Over 6 weeks, gain a comprehensive understanding of AI, from foundational concepts in coding and machine learning to LLMs, AI Agents & RAG
Here are the list of sessions you will be attending:- AI & Machine Learning Modeling - September 9th, 2025
- Vibe Coding with AI (NEW) - September 11th, 2025
- Machine Learning Data Prep with Python - September 16th, 2025
- Introduction to Machine Learning - September 18th, 2025
- Large Language Models & Fine-Tuning - September 25th, 2025
- Introduction to RAG - October 2nd, 2025
- Introduction AI Agents - October 9th, 2025
- Build and Launch Your AI Project - October 16th, 2025
## Regardless of your current skill level, this AI bootcamp will help transform you from AI novice to confident practitioner 🚀
If you’ve missed any, don’t worry—you still have access to the 13 sessions that passed including our On-Demand courses:
* Data & Generative AI Literacy *.Data Wrangling With SQL * Linear Algebra * Statistics and Hypothesis Testing * Introduction to Math for Data Science## How it works 🌍 :
- Each course is 2.5 hours long and includes extra materials
- The primer series is taught live and then available on demand.
- If you miss the live course, each session is available on-demand as soon as you register.
- Each course includes exercises to improve learning outcomes.
- Coding expercises allow you to learn hands-on skills.
- Learn at your own pace. Courses can be taken alongside additional Ai+ courses - aiplus.training
## Your Instructor🚀:
Sheamus McGovern, Founder and Engineer | ODSC AI
Sheamus McGovern is the founder of ODSC AI (The Open Data Science Conference). He is also a software architect, data engineer, and AI expert. He started his career in finance by building stock and bond trading systems and risk assessment platforms and has worked for numerous financial institutions and quant hedge funds. Over the last decade, Sheamus has consulted with dozens of companies and startups to build leading-edge data-driven applications in finance, healthcare, eCommerce, and venture capital. He holds degrees from Northeastern University, Boston University, Harvard University, and a CQF in Quantitative Finance.
Some useful links:
• Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform: https://aiplus.training/
• ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/
• Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q038cQBy0
• Code of conduct: https://odsc.ai/code-of-conduct/ - ODSC West 2025 | The Leading AI Training ConferenceHyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, Burlingame, CA
THIS IS PAID EVENT. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. RSVP here - https://lu.ma/sq3pugjd
Use code - COMMUNITYWEST2025 - for an extra discount.
You're invited to celebrate ODSC West's 10th Anniversary! You may join Virtually or in-person.
Join 2,500 of your fellow data and AI practitioners for an unparalleled, in-person experience featuring over 250 speakers, instructors, and industry experts.
AI Agents | Generative AI | Large Language Models | AI Engineering | Machine Learning | Data Engineering | Data Visualization and Analysis | RAG and Research | Evaluating AI | Reasoning | AgentOps/LLMOps/MLOps | AI for Robotics | Data Science and much more.
More details about networking, learnings and schedule you may find here - https://odsc.com/california/
### Hear From the Best:
Our first confirmed speakers are announced and more being announced every week!
- Harrison Chase*, CEO and Co-founder of LangChain*
- Michelle Yi*, Co-Founder of Generationship*
- Amy Hodler*, Executive Director at GraphGeeks.org*
- Sinan Ozdemir*, AI & LLM Expert | Author | Founder + CTO at LoopGenius*
- Steven Pousty, PhD*, Principal and Founder of Tech Raven Consulting*
- Shikhar Kwatra*, AI Architect at OpenAI*
- João (Joe) Moura*, CEO at CrewAI*
- Laurie Voss*, VP, Developer Relations at LlamaIndex*
- Sergio Paniego Blanco*, Machine Learning Engineer at Hugging Face*
- Suman Debnath*, Principal AI/ML Advocate at Amazon Web Services*
- Seth Weidman*, Principal Product Manager at SentiLink*
- Richmond Alake*, Staff Developer Advocate (AI/ML) at MongoDB*
- Avinash Balachandran*, VP | Adjunct Lecturer | ex-Uber at Toyota Research Institute | Stanford University*
- Joscha Bach*, Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence Strategist | Executive Director at Liquid AI | California Institute for Machine Consciousness (CIMC)*
- Chip Huyen*, Author | AI Engineering*
### Why You Can't Miss ODSC West 2025:
- Hands-On Learning: Dive deep into cutting-edge topics with intensive workshops, training sessions, and expert-led discussions. No fluff, just actionable insights!
- In-Person Connections: Network with peers, connect with industry leaders, and forge valuable relationships face-to-face.
- World-Class Venue: Enjoy the event at the brand-new Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport.
### Don't Just Take Our Word For It:
"ODSC remains the go-to event for AI and data science practitioners. Complete advanced-level training, engaging and relevant workshops, and exclusive perspectives from thought leaders in the fields." — Mansi More, AI Engineer, OurDate
"Open Data Science Conference (ODSC) West 2024 in San Francisco was amazing! So much talent and leadership on display, and really, just a lot of fun." — John Ryan Kivela, MA, Director of Healthcare Analytics, Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Alliance
ODSC Links:
• Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform:
https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0
• ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPENDATASCI
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ODSC & @odsc
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-data-science
• Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q02ZkDV90
• Code of conduct: https://odsc.com/code-of-conduct/
