Who’s Attending ODSC West 2024? A Powerhouse of AI Leaders

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ODSC West 2024 this October 29th-31st in San Francisco is set to be a landmark event in the world of artificial intelligence and data science. This year’s conference brings together an impressive array of partners, exhibitors, and speakers, showcasing cutting-edge AI tools, services, and game-changing developments. Here’s a glimpse of the companies and innovators you won’t want to miss at this exciting event.

NVIDIA: Powering the AI Revolution

NVIDIA is a global leader in AI computing, designing GPUs and software that accelerate deep learning, machine learning, and high-performance computing. Their presence at ODSC West 2024 promises to be transformative, offering attendees unique insights into the future of AI and accelerated computing.

NVIDIA Hackathon

NVIDIA is hosting exciting Hackathons focused on building AI agents using large language models (LLMs) and the NVIDIA AI platform. Participants will have the opportunity to create innovative AI solutions, with prizes including NVIDIA GPUs and potential internship opportunities.

Keynote: The Next Phase of Accelerated Computing

Nick Becker, Technical Product Manager at NVIDIA, will deliver a keynote on the transition from AI to data processing in accelerated computing. This session will explore how NVIDIA’s technologies are shaping the future of data science and AI applications.

Featured Talk: Accelerating Data Agents with cuDF Pandas

NVIDIA will also present a talk on accelerating data agents using cuDF Pandas, demonstrating how their tools can significantly enhance data processing capabilities for AI applications.

Google Cloud: Empowering AI Innovation

Google Cloud is a suite of cloud computing services that runs on the same infrastructure that Google uses internally for its end-user products. At ODSC West 2024, Google Cloud will showcase its cutting-edge AI and machine learning capabilities.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ali Arsanjani

Dr. Ali Arsanjani, Director of Applied AI Engineering and Head of the AI Center of Excellence at Google Cloud, will share his expertise in Generative AI, Data/Analytics, and Predictive AI/ML. With his extensive background in machine learning and AI platforms, Dr. Arsanjani’s insights promise to be invaluable for attendees looking to leverage Google Cloud’s AI capabilities.

Tesla: Showcasing the Future of AI

For the first time ever, Tesla will be attending ODSC West. With information set to come soon, they will be featured as an exhibitor and will bring their Cybertruck, a self-driving car experience, and the Tesla Optimus robot.

Keynote Speakers

ODSC West 2024 features an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise to the conference:

Sergey Levine, PhD: Associate Professor at UC Berkeley and co-founder of Physical Intelligence, focusing on reinforcement learning and autonomous agents.
Chip Huyen: Founder of Claypot AI, an expert in machine learning systems, and author of “Designing Machine Learning Systems.”
Benjamin Mann: Co-founder of Anthropic, sharing insights on building large language models like Claude.
Gary Marcus: Leading AI researcher, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur, known for his critical perspective on contemporary AI.

Featured Companies

ODSC West 2024 will host a diverse range of companies at the forefront of AI innovation. This impressive lineup includes:

DataRobot: A leader in automated machine learning platforms, helping businesses deploy AI at scale.
Snowflake: Known for its cloud-based data warehousing solutions, enabling efficient big data analytics.
Weights & Biases: Offering tools for experiment tracking, dataset versioning, and model management in ML projects.
Dataiku: Providing an end-to-end data science and machine learning platform for enterprises.
H2O.ai: Creators of an open-source machine learning platform and AutoML solutions.
Comet: Offering a platform for tracking, comparing, and optimizing machine learning experiments.
Anaconda: The company behind the popular Python distribution for data science and machine learning.
Databricks: Providing a unified analytics platform for big data and machine learning.
Cloudera: Offering enterprise data cloud solutions for machine learning and analytics.
SAS: A long-standing leader in analytics software and services.
IBM: Showcasing their latest advancements in AI and quantum computing.
Intel: Demonstrating their AI-optimized hardware and software solutions.
AWS: Presenting their comprehensive suite of cloud-based AI and machine learning services.

Each of these companies will be showcasing their latest technologies, offering attendees the chance to explore cutting-edge tools and services that are shaping the future of AI and data science.

Conclusion

ODSC West 2024 offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge AI technologies, and gain insights that will shape the future of data science and artificial intelligence. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in AI, this event is not to be missed.

Join us at ODSC West while tickets are 30% off, or take advantage of the free expo pass to experience the innovation firsthand. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the AI revolution and propel your career or business forward in the rapidly evolving world of data science and AI.

If you want to learn more about these companies directly, get hands-on with their offerings, and see what’s trending in AI, then you definitely want to get a free expo pass to the AI Expo & Demo Hall!