Embodied Intelligence, Open-Source BI Tools, Scaling Agents in Production, and Our 2-for-1 Black Friday Deal Continues
ODSC AI East Black Friday Deal
April 28–30, 2026
With 300+ sessions across hands-on training, workshops, and talks, this is where you level up your technical skills and learn what’s actually working in AI right now.
Beyond the Screen: Inside Avinash Balachandran’s Vision for Human-Centered Embodied Intelligence
Discover how Avinash Balachandran of Toyota Research Institute is reshaping embodied AI through human-centered automation, diffusion policies, & more.
Ten Open-Source Business Intelligence Tools for Improved ROI and Productivity
Here’s an overview of ten free and open-source business intelligence tools that can transform your data strategy without breaking the bank.
Ten AI Slide Decks from ODSC AI West That Every Data Scientist Should See
Whether you’re refining model evaluation strategies or building autonomous agents, these AI slide decks from ODSC AI West provide practical takeaways you can apply in your work.
Free Course of the Week: Build a 12-Factor Agent From Scratch
Check out this free course to get this question answered: What are the principles we can use to build LLM-powered software that is actually good enough to put in the hands of production customers?
Video of the Week: Building, Deploying, and Scaling Agents in Production by João (Joe) Moura
Discover why the biggest enterprises are moving beyond chatbots and implementing autonomous agent systems to transform operations, drive efficiency, and achieve real-world impact.
ODSC Highlights
Best Introductory Data Science Courses on Ai+ Training for 2026
Here, we’ll explore six of the best intro courses on Ai+ Training that can help you expand your skill set and stay ahead in the field.
Get Ready for the ODSC AI-Google Cloud Agentic AI Hackathon on December 12th!
Join us on December 12th, either in NYC or virtually, for an exciting agentic AI hackathon alongside Google Cloud! Learn more here.
How to Engage with ODSC AI East 2026 — Chances to Speak, Partner, and More
ODSC AI East returns to Boston in April 2026! Here’s what to expect, and how you can speak there, partner with us, and other ways to engage.
The future of AI is Agentic. Are you ready to build it?
Jan 21 — Feb 5, 2026 | Virtual
Attend the Agentic AI Summit, a 3-week virtual, hands-on program designed to help you build, deploy, and scale autonomous AI agents.
Industry, Opinion, Career Advice
Inside the Enterprise AI Factory: How Organizations Are Operationalizing AI at Scale
Learn how enterprises are building real-world AI systems with insights from Helen O’Sullivan of Dell Technologies, covering RAG, agentic AI, infrastructure, and change management.
Data Science & AI News
Google Brings New AI Travel Planning Tools to Search
Google expanded its AI-powered travel planning tools with Canvas, global Flight Deals, and new agentic booking capabilities.
Yann LeCun Leaves Meta to Launch New AI Startup Focused on Advanced Machine Intelligence
Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist and a pioneer of deep learning, is leaving the company after 12 years to launch a new AI startup.
Google Launches Nano Banana Pro With Advanced Visual Generation and Editing
Google introduced Nano Banana Pro, a next-generation image generation and editing model built on Gemini 3 Pro.
President Trump Launches “Genesis Mission” to Accelerate AI Research and Lower Energy Costs
The Trump administration launched the Genesis Mission, a sweeping federal effort to accelerate AI-driven scientific research.
Google Must Double AI Compute Every Six Months, Infrastructure Chief Warns
Google leaders say compute capacity must double every six months to meet AI demand. At an internal meeting, executives detailed rising costs.
Agentic AI Hackathon
December 12th: New York & Virtual
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.
New Podcast Episode: From Embodied and Physical AI to Autonomous Drone Swarms with Dr. Denis Garagic
This episode explores the rise of embodied and physical AI, how it’s transforming robotics and manufacturing, and why autonomous drone swarms represent a powerful shift in real-time, decentralized decision-making.
Upcoming Webinars, Meetups, and Ai+ Live Training Sessions
Agentic AI Meetup with Google Cloud in NYC
Friday, December 12th, 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM ET
ODSC Meetups are back in New York City! Join us for an exclusive evening focused on cutting-edge Agentic AI and hands-on insights, co-hosted with Google Cloud.
Google Cloud x ODSC AI Meetup in Menlo Park, CA
Wednesday, December 17th, 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM PST
We are ecstatic to announce the return of ODSC AI Meetups to Menlo Park, CA! Join the local data science and AI community for an exciting, exclusive evening hosted by Google Cloud.
The open source BI tools roundup is useful for teams on a budget. Curious about the 12 Factor Agent course you mentoned, especially around making LLM powered software produciton ready. That seems like the hardest part that most tutorials skip over.