MCP in the Wild: The Future of Data Agents in Production (NYC)

MCP in the Wild: The Future of Data Agents in Production 🚀 Join ODSC AI, Snowflake, Block, CrewAI and OpenBB in NYC for an evening dedicated to the next evolution of AI: Autonomous Data Agents. The most successful AI initiatives of 2026 aren't just about better LLMs - they are about how those models interact with your data. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is changing the game, providing a universal standard to connect AI models to data sources seamlessly. Join us in the heart of New York City on April 2nd to explore cutting-edge MCP use cases, solve implementation challenges, and learn best practices for building production-ready data agents. We’re bringing together NYC’s top engineers and AI visionaries to move beyond the hype and into high-impact, agentic workflows. Why Attend? Master the MCP Spec: Hear directly from the teams at Block, CrewAI, Snowflake, and OpenBB on how they are implementing the Model Context Protocol.Network with Builders: Connect with 100+ AI practitioners and data leaders in the NYC ecosystem.Expert Insights: Learn how to bridge the gap between static data and autonomous action. 🎤 The Speakers Didier Rodrigues Lopes – Founder & CEO, OpenBBAlex Hancock – Software Engineer, BlockTom Haddock – Head of Product/Growth, CrewAIAnupam Datta – AI Research Lead, Snowflake 📅 The Agenda 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Networking & Check-in (Hosted by ODSC AI) 6:00 PM - 6:10 PM - Opening Remarks (Snowflake/ODSC AI) 6:10 PM - 6:30 PM - Visual Interfaces for AI Agents with Snowflake & Goose (Block)6:30 PM - 6:40 PM - APIs for Analytics & MCP for Point-in-Time Data (OpenBB)6:40pm - 7:00 PM - Building Effective Agentic Systems (CrewAI)7:00 PM - 7:10 PM - Lightning Talk (TBD)7:10 PM - 7:30 PM - Securing MCP Powered Agents (Snowflake)7:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Networking & Wrap-up 📍 Logistics Date: April 2nd, 2026Location: Luma Studios, 307 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018Admission: Space is limited for this exclusive technical deep-dive. RSVP now to secure your spot! 🔗 Stay Connected Learn: Free talks and trainings on the Ai+ Training platform.Read: The latest in AI research on the ODSC Blog.Chat: Join the conversation in our Slack Channel.Community: Review our Code of Conduct.