MCP in the Wild: The Future of Data Agents in Production (NYC)

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## MCP in the Wild: The Future of Data Agents in Production 🚀

Join **ODSC AI, Snowflake, Block, CrewAI and OpenBB **in NYC for an evening dedicated to the next evolution of AI: Autonomous Data Agents.
The most successful AI initiatives of 2026 aren't just about better LLMs - they are about how those models interact with your data.

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is changing the game, providing a universal standard to connect AI models to data sources seamlessly.
Join us in the heart of New York City on April 2nd to explore cutting-edge MCP use cases, solve implementation challenges, and learn best practices for building production-ready data agents. We’re bringing together NYC’s top engineers and AI visionaries to move beyond the hype and into high-impact, agentic workflows.

Why Attend?

• Master the MCP Spec: Hear directly from the teams at Block, CrewAI, Snowflake, and OpenBB on how they are implementing the Model Context Protocol.
• Network with Builders: Connect with 100+ AI practitioners and data leaders in the NYC ecosystem.
• Expert Insights: Learn how to bridge the gap between static data and autonomous action.

🎤 The Speakers

• Didier Rodrigues Lopes – Founder & CEO, OpenBB
• Alex Hancock – Software Engineer, Block
• Tom Haddock – Head of Product/Growth, CrewAI
• Anupam Datta – AI Research Lead, Snowflake

📅 The Agenda

> 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Networking & Check-in (Hosted by ODSC AI)
> 6:00 PM - 6:10 PM - Opening Remarks (Snowflake/ODSC AI)
> 6:10 PM - 6:30 PM - Visual Interfaces for AI Agents with Snowflake & Goose (Block)
> 6:30 PM - 6:40 PM - APIs for Analytics & MCP for Point-in-Time Data (OpenBB)
> 6:40pm - 7:00 PM - Building Effective Agentic Systems (CrewAI)
> 7:00 PM - 7:10 PM - Lightning Talk (TBD)
> 7:10 PM - 7:30 PM - Securing MCP Powered Agents (Snowflake)
> 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Networking & Wrap-up

📍 Logistics

• Date: April 2nd, 2026
• Location: Luma Studios, 307 West 38th Street 1505, New York, NY 10018
• Admission: Space is limited for this exclusive technical deep-dive.

RSVP now to secure your spot!

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