

ODSC & Google Cloud AI Meetup in Chicago, IL
Join ODSC & Google Cloud for Our First Chicago Meetup!
Get ready, Chicago! ODSC and Google Cloud are thrilled to bring our vibrant community to your city for the very first time. We're kicking things off with an unforgettable in-person meetup, and we can't wait to connect with all of you.
🗓 Tuesday, July 29th | 🕕 6 PM - 8 PM CT
📍 One Three Workspace, 230 West Superior Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654
Important: Use the N Franklin St entrance and proceed to 3rd floor to check in.
Talk: "MCP: The Missing Piece in AI Agent Workflows"
The AI landscape is exploding, with agents poised to revolutionize industries. But there's a critical missing piece hindering their true potential: a chaotic tangle of uncoordinated actions, opaque decision-making, and frustrating bottlenecks. Enter MCP (Modular Control Plane) – the groundbreaking solution you've been waiting for!
This isn't just another framework; MCP is the dynamic brain that brings order to the AI agent revolution. Imagine seamless orchestration of diverse AI models, lightning-fast task execution, and crystal-clear visibility into every decision. MCP delivers just that, empowering your AI agents to move beyond simple tasks and tackle complex, real-world challenges with unprecedented efficiency and reliability. Get ready to supercharge your AI workflows and unleash a new era of intelligent automation – because with MCP, the future of AI is now!
Speaker: Sheamus McGovern, Founder of ODSC, Head of AI and VP - Cortical Ventures
Sheamus McGovern is the founder of ODSC (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.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store for this exciting evening:
⚡️ Free Snacks & Good Energy: Come hungry for both knowledge and delicious bites – the food and drinks are on us!
⚡️ Expert Insights: Hear directly from Google Cloud professionals as they share the latest in AI, from cutting-edge tools to real-world applications.
⚡️ Genuine Connections: This is your chance to meet fellow AI enthusiasts, from builders to thinkers and dreamers. Whether you're looking to collaborate or just have a great chat, you'll find your crowd here.
⚡️ Interactive Vibes: Bring your curiosity! We'll have engaging open discussions, dedicated time for Q&A, and plenty of opportunities to share your ideas and spark new conversations.
We're incredibly excited to meet you in Chicago and make this inaugural event a blast!
Useful Links:
Ai+ Training platform: Get free access to more talks and trainings like this: https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0
ODSC Blog: https://opendatascience.com/
Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q038cQBy0
Code of Conduct: https://odsc.com/code-of-conduct/