What we’re about
Welcome to Data Science Dojo's Washington DC Meetup group. Our goal is to help connect other like-minded business professionals who are interested in teaching, learning, and sharing their knowledge and understanding of data science to a larger community.
We encourage all members of this group to be pro-active in leading discussions on topics related to data science like machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, big data, and IoT, as well as programming languages such as R, Hadoop, and Python.
Stay tuned to our Meetup calendar for future community events and be sure to follow us on Twitter at @DataScienceDojo. Also, be sure to visit our data science bootcamp (https://datasciencedojo.com/data-science-bootcamp/) for more information about our training.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Agentic AI with MCP IntegrationLink visible for attendees
As AI agents become more autonomous and capable, integration becomes a key challenge. In this session, we’ll introduce Agentic AI and how MCP (Model Context Protocol) — an open standard developed by Anthropic — is transforming the way agents connect with external tools. Think of MCP as the “USB-C for AI” that enables seamless, no-code integration between agents and thousands of applications.
We’ll walk through how Zapier’s support for MCP integration allows AI agents to trigger over 35,000 actions across 7,000+ apps — without needing any manual API integration. From sending emails to updating spreadsheets and triggering webhooks, agents can now perform complete workflows end-to-end through MCP-integrated automation.
You’ll see a live demo of how an AI agent connects to a Zapier-generated MCP server URL and executes automated tasks — no code required. We’ll also explore practical agent design strategies for real-world implementation, from orchestrating actions and assigning roles to handling retries and errors at scale.
### What We Will Cover:
- Understand what Agentic AI is and how MCP integration enables scalable, real-time integrations with external tools
- Learn how Zapier’s MCP feature works and how it empowers agents to perform thousands of actions across major platforms
- See a live demo of an AI agent triggering a multi-step workflow via a Zapier MCP integration endpoint — with no manual API calls
- Explore design strategies for agent orchestration: retries, error handling, and modular role assignments
- Discover how to build and deploy intelligent, automated workflows using MCP integration — and apply these patterns to your own projects
- Interactive Element: Through live demos and audience Q&A, participants will gain hands-on insights into agent-based automation powered by MCP integration, and leave with a scalable framework they can begin applying immediately.
