ODSC AI West 2026 Conference | Open Data Science Conference
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What to look forward to
Data and AI professionals will dive into cutting-edge workshops and hands-on training led by industry experts, while business leaders and career switchers gain strategic insights on navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The three-day event will feature thought leaders sharing the latest breakthroughs and practical applications shaping the future of data science and AI.
Inside the event
**Master the Future of Applied AI**
Stop following the hype and start building the future. **ODSC AI West 2026** (San Francisco, CA, happening on Oct 27-29) is the leading technical conference for data scientists, engineers, and strategic leaders who need to implement cutting-edge AI today. We bypass high-level talk to provide three days of deep-dive, hands-on technical training from the world’s leading AI pioneers.
**Why Professionals Choose ODSC AI West:**
- **Elite Technical Content**: 45%+ of our attendees are Intermediate to Advanced practitioners seeking mastery in RAG, LLM orchestration, and Agentic AI.
- **Industry-Leading Speakers: Learn directly from pioneers like OpenAI, Databricks, and MIT**.
- **Hands-on Workshops**: Move beyond theory.
- **Unrivaled Networking**: Connect with a curated audience of Data Scientists, Senior Researchers, and AI Founders.
New speaker profiles will be added weekly, closer to the event. You’re welcome to check out our** Schedule Overview [here](https://schedule.odsc.ai/). Check out some speaker blogs [here](https://opendatascience.com/category/conferences/odsc-speaker/?hstc=19222759.30a9f5f92c7c7c0c96b2bed98b1cc8b4.1752668531918.1752773048599.1752830343034.7&hssc=19222759.2.1752830343034&__hsfp=3552277907).**
**Find Your Perfect Pass**
**Silver – 2 Days (Wed-Thu)**
- **Best For:** Individuals looking for high-level networking and a broad overview of the latest AI trends.
- **Includes:** Keynotes, Talks, Tutorials, AI Expo, and Networking Reception.
**Gold – 3 Days (Tue-Thu)**
- **Best For: Technical Practitioners and Teams** who want hands-on experience without the full week commitment.
- **Includes:** All Silver Pass benefits plus an extra day of Hands-on Workshop Sessions.
**Platinum – 3 Days (Tue-Thu)**
- **Best For: Intermediate to Advanced Data Scientists** seeking intensive deep-dives from industry leaders.
- **Includes:** All Gold Pass benefits plus exclusive Deep Dive Training Sessions held by industry experts.
**AI Engineering Accelerator – 4 Days (Mon(virtual), Tue-Thu)**
- **Best For: Software Engineers and AI Engineers** reskilling or looking for a full year of continuous learning.
- **Includes: All Platinum Pass benefits, pre-conference virtual fundamentals, and a full year of premium access** to the AI+ Training Platform.
**VIP – 4 Days ****(Mon(virtual), Tue-Thu)**
- **Best For: Founders, CEOs, and Senior Leaders** prioritizing high-level networking and the AI x Leadership Summit.
- **Includes:** All Platinum Pass benefits, access to the AI x Leadership Summit, VIP Networking Lunches with speakers, and VIP Lounge access.
**VIP+ AI Accelerator – 4 Days ****(Mon(virtual), Tue-Thu)**
- **Best For**: Executives and Strategic Implementers looking for the ultimate all-access experience, including high-level strategy and executive networking.
- **Includes**: Full access to everything ODSC AI has to offer, including all in-person and VIP benefits, exclusive executive sessions, the AI Business Strategy Track, and daily networking lunches with leading AI innovators.
You’ll also be able to build meaningful connections with speakers and peers in a relaxed setting during our networking events like the ODSC AI Networking Reception, Dinner with Data Scientists, Meet the Speaker session, Book Signing sessions, and more.
So, are you excited about ODSC AI West in San Francisco? Register now and experience the leading technical AI conference for yourself!
What can you expect from an ODSC AI conference? Check out this highlights video from ODSC AI East 2026. ODSC, where the data community connects.
**IMPORTANT NOTE:** All ODSC AI West Passes are strictly non-refundable if the pass holder has attended the Agentic AI Virtual Event or Any Pre-conference Accelerator Sessions.
- Ticket prices and availability are subject to increase or decrease, at the discretion of ODSC AI, before and/or after you have made your purchase, and do not entitle the purchaser to a partial refund or credit.
- Given the nature of live events, changes to specific sessions and/or presenters may be unavoidable and do not entitle the purchaser to a partial (or full) refund or credit. **ODSC AI reserves the right to expel and/or void the Ticket of any attendee or participant who violates the [Code of Conduct](https://odsc.com/code-of-conduct).**
People on the program
- Dr. Jon Krohn, Host | Co-Founder at SuperDataScience Podcast | Y Carrot
- Michelle Yi, Co-Founder at Generationship
- Cal Al-Dhubaib, Principal Technologist at Rubrik
- Parth Sareen, Software Engineer at Ollama
- Steven Pousty, PhD Principal Community Architect at Red Hat
- Chip Huyen, Author | AI Engineering
- Ganesh Balachandran, Head of Product Data Science at Waymo
- Marco Pavone, Associate Professor|Senior Director of AI at Stanford University | NVIDIA
- Nouha Dziri, PhD, Senior Research Scientist at Cohere Labs
- Deepak Pathak, PhD, Co-Founder & CEO at Skild AI
- Amy Hodler, Executive Director at GraphGeeks.org
- David Hughes, Principal Data & AI Solution Architect at Enterprise Knowledge
- Denise Gosnell, Co-Founder & CEO at Data Driven Intuition
- Matthias Broecheler, Founder at DataSQRL
- Sinan Ozdemir, Head of AI Developer Education | Fireworks AI | AI & LLM Advisor & Author
- Naman Goyal, Machine Learning Engineer at Google DeepMind
- Ted Xiao, Founding Member of Technical Staff at Project Prometheus
- Peter Norvig, Researcher at Recursive
- Scott Askinosie, Senior Principal AI Engineer at Steel Engine
- Check more speakers on our website
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
1333 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010, US. Confirm the venue with the organizer before traveling.
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Last checked: Nov 2, 2026. Confirm current availability before making plans.
Organizer page checked: Oct 29, 2026. Check registration for the latest details.