
About us
Are you ready to dive into the world of everything from foundational data science to the newest frontiers of AI? This is your hub for connecting with passionate pros, leveling up your skills, and staying ahead of the curve. We’re on a mission to build a stronger, more collaborative data community.
We partner with amazing organizations to bring you dynamic, hands-on events. Think hackathons, deep-dive workshops, and expert-led lectures that go beyond the basics. Our events are all about getting your hands dirty and contributing to the open source community.
This community is for anyone who wants to learn, build, and share, including:
- Data practitioners of all kinds
- Developers who code with data (R, Python, etc.)
- Designers and creators focused on data visualization
- Decision-makers looking for new ways to innovate with open source tools
Ready to get in on the action?
- Lead a talk or workshop by submitting your idea here: https://forms.gle/STEDWxgWBMnLnt8F8
- Lend a hand as a volunteer: https://forms.gle/rJB2k8ZvU7mj1R3c8
- Showcase your startup and get exposure: https://forms.gle/2Z31dmGPe7RTw28B9
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• Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform: https://aiplus.training/
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• Code of conduct: https://odsc.ai/west/conference-guide/
Upcoming events
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- Network event

Building AI Memory: From a Local Robot to a 1,000-Fly Hive Mind
·OnlineOnline71 attendees from 33 groupsPre-Registration is REQUIRED. Joining link -
https://streamyard.com/watch/d5uJc3J3eSbeHow do you give a fully local robot the ability to remember what it sees? How do you let 1,000 flies share what they learn?
Join Dylan Couzon from Qdrant for a free, live webinar hosted by ODSC AI, supported by Qdrant.WHEN
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
Online · Free with registration
ABOUT THE SESSION
We walk through building both memory systems, from storing the first observation to retrieving useful experiences and sharing them across agents. Along the way, we tackle the decisions that make memory useful: what to keep, when to retrieve it, what to share, and when to forget.
See the systems run live, inspect the code behind them, and learn patterns you can apply to your own AI agents.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN- Why more memory can make agents worse
- How to design what gets written, retrieved, and shared
- How to scope shared memory across many agents
- What changes when memory runs fully on-device
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
- AI engineers, software developers, and data scientists
- People building or experimenting with AI agents, retrieval systems, or robotics
- Product managers and technical leaders exploring how agent memory works
MEET THE SPEAKER
Dylan Couzon - Lead Developer Relations, Qdrant
Dylan leads Developer Relations at Qdrant. He learned to code 18 years ago to work on video game emulators and has been taking side projects too far ever since. He has spent his career building developer tools and contributing to open source. These days, he builds retrieval systems, trains models, and experiments with physical AI and robotics.## Useful Links
- **odsc.ai**
- Free access to more talks/trainings: Ai+ Training platform
- ODSC Blog: opendatascience.com
- Slack Channel: Join the Community


We're the ultimate builder-first community for data scientists, AI/data engineers, and developers. We’re moving past the pitch decks to bring the real meetup vibes back. This is all about raw live demos, discovering new tools, hacking with AI agents, and getting the inside scoop from the people who actually ship AI. Whether you’re here to watch an agentic workflow layout live, crack open some fresh open-source frameworks, or just here for the pizza, cold beers, and a genuinely good time with real humans, we’ve got your seat saved.2 attendees from this group - Network event

AI for Work: Build Your Own AI-Powered CRM
·OnlineOnline68 attendees from 33 groupsPre-Registration is REQUIRED. Joining link -https://streamyard.com/watch/ZTUy3awMp3J8
What would it take to build a CRM around the way your team actually works?
Join Sheamus McGovern, Founder of ODSC AI, for a practical walkthrough of an AI-powered CRM that brings together prospect sourcing, company research, qualification, personalized outreach, and follow-ups—with human approval at key stages.
## WHEN
November 19 at 1:00 PM ET
Free live webinar## WHO SHOULD JOIN?
If you already use AI for everyday tasks and want to explore building an application for your team, this session is for you.
It’s especially useful for:- Sales and business development professionals
- Marketing and operations teams
- Product and project managers
- Founders and small business teams
- Anyone interested in turning a recurring business process into an AI-powered application
## WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Using a working CRM, Sheamus will show you how to approach your own build:
- Map your workflow. Identify the steps, decisions, and information your application needs.
- Turn your team’s procedures into reusable AI skills. Give the system clear instructions for tasks you repeat.
- Build in manageable stages. Use an AI coding assistant to develop your application one part at a time.
- Connect your existing tools. Bring the application into the way your team already works.
- Test real scenarios and keep people involved. Add human approval where it matters and document how the system runs.
You’ll leave with a blueprint for your first version, an understanding of the tools involved, and a practical starting point for your own build.
The CRM is the example—the approach can help you tackle other recurring processes across your business, too.## Useful Links
- **odsc.ai**
- Free access to more talks/trainings: Ai+ Training platform
- ODSC Blog: opendatascience.com
- Slack Channel: Join the Community


We're the ultimate builder-first community for data scientists, AI/data engineers, and developers. We’re moving past the pitch decks to bring the real meetup vibes back. This is all about raw live demos, discovering new tools, hacking with AI agents, and getting the inside scoop from the people who actually ship AI. Whether you’re here to watch an agentic workflow layout live, crack open some fresh open-source frameworks, or just here for the pizza, cold beers, and a genuinely good time with real humans, we’ve got your seat saved.2 attendees from this group 
AI For Work Summit | NYC
Jay Conference Center Bryant Park, 109 West 39th Street New York, NY, New York, NY, US## AI has changed. It’s time for workflows to catch up.
Join AI builders, business practitioners, product leaders, founders, and executives in Midtown Manhattan for ODSC AI NYC, a two-day, workshop-driven summit focused on putting AI to work.
📅 December 2-3, 2026
📍 Jay Conference Center Bryant Park, New York City
🤝 In person
This is where technical implementation meets real business adoption. Through hands-on workshops, practical demonstrations, enterprise case studies, and leadership discussions, you’ll explore how organizations are moving AI agents, copilots, and automation beyond experimentation and into reliable, scalable workflows.## Why Attend?
ODSC AI NYC is designed to help you:
- Move AI agents and copilots from pilots into production
- Build reliable evaluation, monitoring, and governance processes
- Redesign workflows around AI-native ways of working
- Understand the cost, latency, quality, and security trade-offs of AI systems
- Learn from teams actively deploying AI across their organizations
- Connect with practitioners and leaders facing the same challenges
- Create a practical 90-day roadmap for what your team should build, test, scale, or retire
## Program Themes

## Choose Your Learning Path
🔨 Build
For AI engineers and technical practitioners building production-ready agents, copilots, RAG systems, and AI applications.
⚡ Apply
For professionals in sales, marketing, finance, operations, and HR who want to automate real parts of their work—no coding required.
🧭 Lead
For executives, founders, and AI, data, and product leaders responsible for funding, governing, measuring, and scaling AI adoption.
💻 AI Engineering Bootcamp
For attendees who want a structured, hands-on path from AI engineering foundations to building and shipping a working agent.## Two Days of Focused Learning
Day 1
The summit begins with a shared main-stage session examining the state of AI at work and the lessons learned by teams that have moved beyond pilots.
After the opening plenary, attendees will separate into four focused learning tracks for workshops, technical sessions, practical labs, and leadership discussions. The day concludes with an attendee networking reception.
Day 2
Go deeper through function-specific labs, agent and evaluation workshops, context-engineering sessions, enterprise case studies, and collaborative working sessions.
The summit concludes with a practical exercise to help you create your own 90-day build, test, and retire roadmap.

## Who Should Attend?
ODSC AI NYC is designed for:
- AI and machine learning engineers
- Data scientists and analytics professionals
- Product and engineering leaders
- Business and operations professionals
- AI, data, and technology executives
- Founders and startup teams
- Governance, security, legal, and risk professionals
- Teams responsible for bringing AI into real business workflows
Whether you are building AI systems, applying AI within your role, or leading adoption across an organization, you’ll leave with practical ideas, useful frameworks, and a clearer plan for what to do next.
## A Focused Summit, not a Generic Expo
ODSC AI NYC is built around workshops, labs, open discussions, and real implementation experiences. There is no traditional trade-show floor. Partner sessions are curated and clearly identified, keeping the program focused on what attendees can learn, build, and take back to their organizations.
You’ll also have opportunities to meet AI practitioners, product leaders, operators, founders, and executives during breaks, the networking reception, and curated networking experiences. Access to the VIP dinner is included with eligible passes.## Venue
Jay Conference Center Bryant Park
109 West 39th Street
New York, NY
The venue is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, near Bryant Park, Times Square, Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal, major subway lines, hotels, restaurants, and offices.## Join Us in New York City
Spend two focused days learning what is working in applied AI today, and deciding what you and your team should build next.
Reserve your pass and join us on December 2-3, 2026.
The complete workshop schedule and speaker lineup will be announced soon. Preliminary program details are subject to change as sessions and speakers are finalized.
Learn more at summit.ai.18 attendees
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