ODSC AI Boston

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## 🚀 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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## Stop Reading. Start Building. Master Agentic AI in 1 Day in NYC.

The Next Generation of AI is Here. Are You Ready to Build It?
Agentic AI is fundamentally reshaping how intelligent systems think, plan, and execute. This hands-on, 1-day immersive workshop is your fast track to getting ahead of the curve, transforming you from an observer into a builder of autonomous AI.

Join us in the heart of Manhattan for an intensive experience dedicated to mastering the core principles of Agentic AI. You won't just hear about theory—you'll leave with working prototypes, a Certificate of Completion, and the expertise to deploy the most advanced AI systems.

## Event Details

• What - Agentic AI Workshop
• When - January 20th, 2026
• Where - SerendipityLabs - Financial District, Manhattan, NY

AGENDA
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Orientation

1. Introductions and overview of the 1-day workshop
2. What is Agentic AI?
3. Objectives and outcomes of the workshop and hackathon

9:30 – 10:30 AM | Build Your First Agent (Langflow Hands-On)

• Quick intro to agentic AI and Langflow interface
• Build a basic agent: LLM + tool + feedback loop
• Run and observe your first autonomous workflow

10:30 – 11:00 AM | Coffee Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Understanding LLMs and Prompt Design

• Overview of Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Prompt engineering, reasoning, and Chain-of-Thought (CoT)
• Introduction to ReAct prompting and reasoning loops
• How LLMs enable agentic reasoning

12:00 – 12:30 PM | Guided Exercise: Build a ReAct Agent

• Extend your Langflow agent with reasoning
• Add tool use and structured task execution

12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Architecture of Agentic Systems

• Components: planning, memory, tools, and environment
• Frameworks overview: LangChain, CrewAI, LlamaIndex
• The Agent Loop: perception → reasoning → action → feedback
• Examples of orchestration and coordination

2:30 – 3:30 PM | Memory, Context, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

• Short-term vs. long-term memory in agents
• How RAG extends memory through retrieval
• Integrating vector databases and embeddings
• Demo: augmenting agent responses with external knowledge

3:30 – 4:00 PM | Coffee Break
4:00 – 5:00 PM | Building Multi-Agent Systems with CrewAI

• Multi-agent collaboration patterns (planner, critic, executor)
• Using CrewAI to coordinate roles and goals
• Designing modular, role-based workflows
• Preparing agents for real-world applications

Who Should Attend?
This is not just for coders. Whether you are a Developer, Data Scientist, Entrepreneur, Executive, or Business Innovator, you will gain the hands-on experience needed to integrate autonomous AI capabilities into your products and workflows. No heavy coding is required—just curiosity and a desire to lead the next AI revolution.
Action Now: Secure Your Spot & Save!
Early Bird Pricing is the best way to gain full access to two days of training, guided exercises, and your official ODSC AI Certificate of Completion.

• Early Bird Price: $299
• Standard Price: $699
• Group Discount: Save 20%+ when you bring a team of 3 or more.
• Message to info@odsc.com for group discount

Don’t miss your chance to build the future of AI.

## 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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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?

## 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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# Level Up Your AI Skills in 2026! 🚀

​Join us for an intensive 6-week virtual AI Bootcamp, a fantastic prelude to the renowned ODSC AI East Bootcamp in February-April 2026! This isn't just any bootcamp; it's your chance to build a strong foundation in AI from the comfort of your home, all before experiencing the full, immersive 4-day event in person.

## ​🚀And here's a pro-tip:

​If you secure a pass for the ODSC AI East Bootcamp (April 27-30th, 2026), you'll gain free access to this 6-week virtual training. It's the perfect way to maximize your learning experience and hit the ground running at ODSC AI East Conference.

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​🚀 Curious to learn more? Head over to https://odsc.ai/east/bootcamp/ for all the details.
Use code - CommunityEast2026 - for an extra discount.

## ​If you choose to enroll in the 6-Week Virtual AI Bootcamp as a standalone event:

​Over 6 weeks, gain a comprehensive understanding of AI, from foundational concepts in coding and machine learning to LLMs, AI Agents & RAG
​Here are the list of sessions you will be attending:

• ​AI & Machine Learning Modeling - February 24, 2026
• ​Vibe Coding with AI - February 26, 2026
• ​Machine Learning Data Prep with Python - March 3, 2026
• ​Introduction to Machine Learning - March 5, 2026
• Introduction to LLMs - March 12, 2026
• ​Introduction to RAG - March 19, 2026
• ​Introduction AI Agents - March 26, 2026
• ​Build and Launch Your AI Project - April 2, 2026

## ​Regardless of your current skill level, this AI bootcamp will help transform you from AI novice to confident practitioner 🚀

​If you’ve missed any, don’t worry—you still have access to the 13 sessions that passed including our On-Demand courses:
​** Data & Generative AI Literacy | Data Wrangling With SQL | Linear Algebra | Statistics and Hypothesis Testing | Introduction to Math for Data Science*

## ​How it works 🌍 :

• ​Each course is 2.5 hours long and includes extra materials
• ​The primer series is taught live and then available on demand.
• ​If you miss the live course, each session is available on-demand as soon as you register.
• ​Each course includes exercises to improve learning outcomes.
• ​Coding expercises allow you to learn hands-on skills.
• ​Learn at your own pace. Courses can be taken alongside additional Ai+ courses - aiplus.training

## ​Your Instructor🚀:

​Sheamus McGovern, Founder of ODSC AI, and Venture Partner/Head of AI at Cortical Ventures

​Sheamus McGovern is the founder of ODSC AI (The Open Data Science Conference). He is also a software architect, data engineer, and AI expert. He started his career in finance by building stock and bond trading systems and risk assessment platforms and has worked for numerous financial institutions and quant hedge funds. Over the last decade, Sheamus has consulted with dozens of companies and startups to build leading-edge data-driven applications in finance, healthcare, eCommerce, and venture capital. He holds degrees from Northeastern University, Boston University, Harvard University, and a CQF in Quantitative Finance.

​Some useful links:
• Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform: https://aiplus.training/
• ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/
• Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q038cQBy0
• Code of conduct: https://odsc.ai/code-of-conduct/