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
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• Volunteer Form
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• Host or Sponsor Form
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• Showcase your Startup Form
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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 "Are Your APIs Ready for AI Agents? A 90-Day Action Plan"Link visible for attendees
Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Add to your calendar - https://hubs.li/Q03z5c0Z0AI agents are only as effective as the APIs they rely on, and most infrastructure isn’t ready.
This session presents a strategic 90-day playbook designed for engineering leaders who want to prepare their APIs for intelligent automation. You’ll learn how to transform fragmented systems into structured, machine-readable interfaces that AI agents can discover, understand, and execute with confidence.
We’ll cover a phased approach for modernizing your API ecosystem, including:
- Building clean, discoverable APIs with AI-consumable documentation
- Creating infrastructure that supports real-time, automated workflows
- Deploying and scaling AI agents across business-critical operationsIf your AI roadmap depends on dependable, scalable APIs, this session offers the blueprint to get there quickly.
Speaker: Talia Kohan, Staff Developer Advocate at Postman
Talia helps developers build, test, and scale APIs and AI-powered applications. With a background in software engineering and developer experience, she works closely with technical teams to share best practices in modern API development. Talia is a global keynote speaker known for translating complex topics into clear, actionable insights, and she’s passionate about empowering teams to turn APIs into intelligent, scalable systems.
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/ - WEBINAR "MCP: The Missing Piece in AI Agent Workflows"Link visible for attendees
Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Add to your calendar - https://hubs.li/Q03BvmlP0The AI landscape is exploding, with agents poised to revolutionize industries. But there’s a critical missing piece hindering their true potential: a chaotic tangle of uncoordinated actions, opaque decision-making, and frustrating bottlenecks. Enter MCP (Modular Control Plane) – the groundbreaking solution you’ve been waiting for!
This isn’t just another framework; MCP is the dynamic brain that brings order to the AI agent revolution. Imagine seamless orchestration of diverse AI models, lightning-fast task execution, and crystal-clear visibility into every decision. MCP delivers just that, empowering your AI agents to move beyond simple tasks and tackle complex, real-world challenges with unprecedented efficiency and reliability.
Get ready to supercharge your AI workflows and unleash a new era of intelligent automation – because with MCP, the future of AI is now!
Instructor: Sheamus McGovern, Founder of ODSC, Head of AI and VP - Cortical Ventures
Sheamus McGovern is the founder of ODSC (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.
You more ODSC interviews, webinars, live trainings and more here - https://aiplus.training/
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/ - 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/
