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
ODSC Links:
• Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform: https://aiplus.training/
• ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/
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• X: https://x.com/_ODSC & @odsc
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-data-science
• Slack Channel: https://join.slack.com/t/odscaiglobal/shared_invite/zt-3dj97wj4x-C3CwI2AOBfskNIWwRsZCNw
• Code of conduct: https://odsc.ai/west/conference-guide/
Upcoming events
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Personal AI Agents — LIVE
·OnlineOnlineThis Event has Free and Paid Passes.
Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. RSVP here - https://luma.com/odsc-9s47AI agents are no longer a prototype. They're in production, running workflows, and changing how people actually work — and the people building them are here to show you how.
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Hands-On with the Personal AI Agent Stack: OpenClaw, NeoClaw, Claude Cowork, and More
A focused virtual event on how personal AI systems are changing the way we work. Join practitioners, builders, and technical leaders to explore AI assistants, agentic workflows, personal context, trust, and the future of software interfaces.
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How Personal AI Agents Work
A Personal AI Agent sits between you, your tools, and your context — orchestrating intent, action, and memory with human review in the loop.***
Topics We'll Explore
- Personal AI assistants
How assistants are moving from search and chat toward action, memory, context, and task execution.- AI-first interfaces
Why the future of software may involve fewer dashboards and more conversational, adaptive interfaces.- Context and trust
How personal AI systems can safely access the right tools, data, and workflows without creating unnecessary risk.- Agents at work
Where agentic workflows create real value, and where human review, governance, and boundaries still matter.Featured Speakers
- Paige Bailey, DevRel Lead, GenAI at Google
- Brendan O'Leary, Developer Relations Engineer | Kilo
- Brian Turcotte, Developer Relations Engineer | Kilo
- Shikhar Kwatra, Head of Partner AI Deployment Engineering, AMER — OpenAI
- Ashish Bhatia, Senior Product Manager — Audible (Amazon)
- Gigi Sayfan, Member of Technical Staff — Perplexity
- Sheamus McGovern, Founder of ODSC, Head of AI & VP — Cortical VenturesMore coming soon - https://luma.com/odsc-9s47
Sample Schedule
A hands-on day on July 21, from 12 PM to 5 PM EST.Who It's For
- AI practitioners and technical builders
- Product leaders thinking about AI-native experiences
- Business and innovation leaders tracking the future of work
- Anyone exploring assistants, agents, and personal AI systems
What You'll Leave With
- A clearer view of where personal AI is creating real value
- Examples of how these systems are being designed and deployed
- A better understanding of the tradeoffs around trust and control
- Ideas you can bring back to your own products and workflows
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Useful Links
- Free access to more talks & trainings: Ai+ Training Platform
- ODSC AI Blog: opendatascience.com
- Slack Channel: Join here
- Code of Conduct: odsc.ai/code-of-conduct
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Past events
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