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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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  • Agentic AI Hackathon | New York /Virtual
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    Agentic AI Hackathon | New York /Virtual

    Financial District, New York, NY, US

    Pre-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!

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  • Agentic AI Summit | Virtual
    Online

    Agentic AI Summit | Virtual

    Online

    Pre-registration is REQUIRED. RSVP here - https://luma.com/tl6i74mr
    We have available Talk and Training Passes.

    # 🚀 Master Agentic AI: Build, Deploy, & Scale Autonomous AI Agents

    VIRTUAL SUMMIT | JAN 21 - FEB 5
    Unlock the next frontier of artificial intelligence. In this intensive, 3-week virtual summit, you won't just learn about Agentic AI—you'll master the skills to build, deploy, and scale autonomous AI agents and complex multi-agent workflows.

    Designed for builders, engineers, and innovators, this is your direct path from curiosity to capability.

    ## What You'll Achieve in 3 Weeks: Immediate Impact

    Week 1: Foundations of Agentic AI
    Learn the core architectures, planning methods, memory systems, and leading development frameworks that form the building blocks of autonomous agents.

    Week 2: Advanced Techniques and Collaboration
    Dive into advanced reasoning, multi-agent coordination, tool chaining, self-healing workflows, and emerging security challenges for robust systems.

    Week 3: Evaluation, Improvement, and Deployment
    Focus on real-world applications with sessions on agent evaluation, reliability, deployment strategies, and cumulative demo showcases.

    > Schedule Coming Soon! Get ready for a deep-dive curriculum - https://www.summit.ai/

    ## 💡 Guided by Industry Experts

    Learn directly from pioneers and practitioners who are shaping the Agentic AI landscape today. Our instructors are ready to share insights from cutting-edge research to practical deployment.

    ### Confirmed Speakers Include:

    • Harpreet Sahota | Hacker-in-Residence, Voxel51
    • Michael Albada | Principal Applied Scientist, Microsoft
    • Ivan Lee | CEO, Datasaur
    • Dr. Ali Arsanjani | Director of Applied AI Engineering | Head of AI Center of Excellence, Google Cloud
    • Sanyam Bhutani | Partner Engineer, Generative AI Engineer, Meta
    • Zain Hasan, PhD | Staff AI/ML Engineer - DevRel, Together AI
    • Cameron Royce Turner | Founder and CEO, TRUIFY.AI
    • Sara Zanzottera | Senior Developer, BNP Paribas
    • Manoj Saxena | Founder & CEO, Trustwise
    • Holt Skinner | Developer Advocate, Google Cloud AI
    • Kyle Stratis | Founder, Stratis Data Labs
    • Sinan Ozdemir | AI Author and Educator
    • Claire Longo | AI Researcher, Comet
    • Andrea Kropp | Applied AI Engineer, LandingAI

    Join 1k+ builders and dive into 50+ hands-on workshops & demos guided by the world's leading experts.
    🌟 BUILD PRACTICAL SKILLS & AGENTIC SYSTEMS

    • Interactive Workshops: Participate in live, expert-led sessions where you’ll build real agentic systems step-by-step.
    • Cutting-Edge Tools: Experiment with the latest agent frameworks, memory systems, orchestration platforms, and multi-agent coordination techniques.
    • $2,500 in Partner Credits:
    • Receive exclusive builder credits from our partners to immediately start building and scaling your own autonomous AI agents at no cost.

    ## Who Should Attend?

    The Master Agentic AI Summit is built for builders.
    Whether you are launching your first AI agent or scaling complex multi-agent workflows for your enterprise, this summit will significantly accelerate your path.
    ...this is the essential, intensive training you need.
    Ready to stop discussing agents and start deploying them?

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