What we’re about
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
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•HybridAgentic AI Hackathon | New York /Virtual
Financial District, New York, NY, USPre-registration is REQUIRED. RSVP here - https://luma.com/c333oatn
## 🚀 Code. Collaborate. Create Agents.
Agentic AI Hackathon Co-organized with Google Cloud
Ready to move beyond basic prompts? Join us for an intensive, high-energy hackathon experience where you'll design, build, and demo autonomous AI agents that can reason, plan, and act. This is your chance to push the limits of what intelligent systems can achieve!
Co-organized with the Google Cloud Team, this hackathon provides you with access to cutting-edge tools, leading frameworks, and expert mentorship to transform your ideas into fully functioning, smart solutions.
## 🔥 What You'll Do
- Code: Dive deep into agentic frameworks (like Google ADK) to build complex, multi-step AI workflows.
- Collaborate: Form teams and tackle real-world problems, fostering a dynamic environment of shared learning and innovation.
- Create Agents: Build agents capable of retrieval, tool integration, and sophisticated task execution using powerful models like Gemini.
## 🌐 Event Details
- Virtual & In-Person Options: Participate from anywhere, or join the excitement live!
- In-Person Location: NYC, Manhattan, Financial District (Address Upon RSVP Approval)
- This hackathon RSVP is currently under approval.
## 🗓️ Agenda: Your Day to Build & Demo
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Kickoff & Team Formation
- Recap of Day 1 learnings
- Review hackathon goals, deliverables, and judging criteria
- Team formation and project theme selection
9:30 – 10:30 AM | Option Workshop: Building Agents with Google ADK
- Introduction to Google AI Developer Kit (ADK) and Gemini models
- Setting up the environment and connecting to Google AI Studio APIs
- Example: Deploying an agent using ADK tools for retrieval and tool integration
- Optional track for participants interested in Google’s ecosystem
- Mentors assist others starting on different frameworks (e.g., LangChain or CrewAI)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Hackathon Work Session 1
- Teams define their problem statement and build core agent workflows
- Mentors available for architecture and framework support
12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Hackathon Work Session 2
- Continue building and testing agents
- Midpoint technical review and checkpoint with mentors
3:30 – 4:00 PM | Coffee Break
4:00 – 5:00 PM | Demos, Judging & Closing Remarks
- Live demos and presentations from each team
- Feedback and judging by a panel of AI mentors and instructors
- Awards and discussion of next steps for project continuation
Top prizes include (more coming soon):
- Official Google Swag – Earn exclusive merch that shows off your win
- Virtual Passes to ODSC East 2026 – Attend one of the top global AI conferences
- 1-Year Ai+ Training Subscription – Get unlimited access to expert AI courses
- Global Recognition – Be featured across ODSC’s channels and in a winner’s spotlight
Ready to build the future of AI?
Secure your spot now and get ready to create autonomous, intelligent systems!
## Useful Links
- Free access to more talks/trainings: Ai+ Training platform
- ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/
- Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q038cQBy0
- Code of conduct: https://odsc.ai/code-of-conduct/
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