ODSC East 2025: A Sneak Peek at the Schedule

The wait is almost over! This May, we’re heading to Boston for ODSC East 2025, where data scientists, AI engineers, and industry leaders will gather to explore the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and data engineering. Whether you’re joining us in person or virtually, you’ll have access to cutting-edge training sessions, keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities that will equip you with the skills and insights you need to stay ahead in the evolving AI landscape.

Can’t wait to see what’s in store? Let’s dive into the schedule and key events that will shape this year’s conference.

Now Until the Event

Before the main conference kicks off, attendees who register for the AI Bootcamp or VIP pass will get exclusive access to pre-bootcamp materials. These virtual, self-paced resources will help attendees brush up on essential data science and AI skills before diving into the main event. Covering programming fundamentals, statistics, and mathematics for AI, this preparatory stage ensures that participants are well-equipped to maximize their learning experience throughout the conference. Previous sessions are available on-demand, and you can still catch future ones live as they happen. We’re also going to start another AI Bootcamp cohort in April if you want to experience everything live.

Monday, May 12th — AI Bootcamp Day (Virtual Only)

The sessions, conducted entirely online, will focus on core data science topics, including Python programming, machine learning basics, statistical analysis, AI Agents, and everything needed to excel as an AI engineer. This is the perfect opportunity to refine your skills before moving on to more advanced topics later in the week.

Workshops include, with more to come:

• Adaptive RAG Systems with Knowledge Graphs: Building Reinforcement-Learning-Driven AI Applications
• Causal AI: from Data to Action
• Idiomatic Polars
• Machine Learning with CatBoost

Tuesday, May 12 — Day 1 | ODSC Conference, Ai X Generative AI Business Summit, and the AI Expo Hall

Tuesday marks the first official day of ODSC East 2025, with a mix of in-person and virtual sessions. Attendees can immerse themselves in hands-on training sessions, workshops, and deep dives into AI engineering, large language models, and data science best practices.

For professionals looking to explore the business applications of AI, the Generative Ai X Summit kicks off on Tuesday. This co-located summit will bring together industry leaders to discuss how generative AI is reshaping industries, from healthcare to finance and beyond.

Don’t forget to stop by the AI Expo Hall, where you can engage with top companies showcasing the latest AI solutions and innovations. Whether you’re looking for new tools to streamline your workflow or want to connect with potential employers, the expo hall is a must-visit.

Sessions for Tuesday include:

• What can AI Software Engineers Actually do well?
• Time Series Analysis with StatsModels
• Real-Time Delivery of Impressions at Scale
• GenAI at Scale: Building and Measuring Responsible AI Solutions
• Entity-Resolved Knowledge Graphs: Taking your Retrieval-Augmented Generation to the Next Level
• Amidst the Visualization and Art of Data

Wednesday, May 14th — ODSC Conference, Generative Ai X and Data Engineering Summits, the AI Expo Hall, and the Networking Reception

The second full day of the conference begins with keynote presentations from AI visionaries and thought leaders who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence. This is your chance to gain insights from some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Both co-located summits, Generative AI X and Data Engineering will run on Wednesday, offering attendees a chance to delve into specialized topics. At the Data Engineering Summit, experts will cover data pipelines, real-time processing, and best practices for scalable data infrastructures.

The AI Expo Hall will continue to host engaging discussions, product demonstrations, and networking opportunities. Meanwhile, the Startup Showcase will spotlight emerging AI startups, giving attendees a glimpse into the future of AI-driven innovation.

To wrap up the day, attendees can unwind at the ODSC Networking Reception. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow data professionals, share ideas, and expand your professional network in a relaxed setting.

Sessions for Wednesday include:

• Toward Public and Reproducible Foundation Models Beyond Lingual Intelligence
• Beyond ChatBots: Cognitive Cartography for Human-Driven AI-Powered Visual Data Science
• Systematically Improving RAG Applications
• Evals for Supercharging your AI Agents
• Building the Backbone: Scalable LLMOps & MLOps to Enable AI Integration Across Teams
• Modern Experimentation Tools and Techniques in Practice
• Structuring the Unstructured: Advanced Document Parsing for AI Workflows

Thursday, May 15th — ODSC Conference, the Data Engineering Summit, and More Networking

On the last day of ODSC East 2025, attendees will have one final chance to participate in hands-on training sessions, workshops, and keynote presentations. The Data Engineering Summit will continue, featuring expert-led discussions on data infrastructure, MLOps, and data governance.

Machine learning practitioners will find plenty to explore in the dedicated sessions on generative AI, LLMs, MLOps, and responsible AI. As AI adoption continues to expand, these sessions will equip attendees with the knowledge needed to build robust and ethical AI systems.

As the conference winds down, take advantage of the final networking opportunities to solidify new connections and reflect on key takeaways from the event.

Sessions for Thursday include:

• Intro to AI Risk Management
• Bridging Causal thinking and Media Mix Modeling
• Guardrails in Generative AI Workflows via Orchestration
• Gen AI Use Case in Asset Management Industry and First-Hand Lessons Building Copilot
• Blueprint for Impactful Agentic AI in the Enterprise

What Else is Happening?

We still have a few months to go, so here’s a rundown of more things that we’re going to announce in the coming weeks:

• An entire track devoted to Keynote speakers
• More networking sessions & meetups
• Dozens more sessions
• Big surprises to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of ODSC!

I’m Sold

With ODSC East 2025 just around the corner, now is the time to secure your spot at one of the most anticipated AI conferences of the year. Whether you’re a seasoned data scientist or just starting your AI journey, this event offers unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.

Don’t miss out — register today and take advantage of early-bird pricing to save on your pass!