ODSC AI Boston

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This hands-on workshop gives you experience taking your AI agent from prototype to production. First, you’ll build and deploy a secure MCP server on Google Cloud Run and implement authentication for authorized agents. Next, you’ll use the Agent Development Kit (ADK) to build and deploy an agent that uses the secure MCP server to accomplish its goals.
We will also provide additional materials to show you how to deploy your agent to a GPU-accelerated Cloud Run instance for maximum power.

Speaker: Shir Meir Lador, AI Leader at Google

She is also the co-host of “The agent factory” podcast that dives into building production-ready AI agents. Previously, she worked as the AI group Manager of the Document Understanding Group at Intuit, where she led teams in developing AI services that helps consumers and small businesses prosper. Prior to intuit, Shir worked at 2 Israeli startups as a data scientist and researcher. A recognized leader in AI and data science, Shir has served as WiDS Tel Aviv Ambassador, KDD workshop organizer, co-founder and organizer of PyData Tel Aviv, and the co-host of “Unsupervised” a podcast exploring the latest in data science in Israel. She frequently speaks at international AI and data science conferences, sharing insights on applied machine learning and AI innovation. Shir holds an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Computers from Ben-Gurion University, specializing in machine learning.

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## Stop Reading. Start Building. Master Agentic AI in 2 Days 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, 2-day immersive workshop and hackathon 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 + Hackathon
• When - December 11th & 12th, 2025
• Where - SerendipityLabs - Financial District, Manhattan, NY

## What You Will Do (The 2-Day Agenda)

## Day 1

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

1. Introductions and overview of the 2-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

## Day 2

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

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.

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