Graph Chat with Sheamus McGovern, Founder of Open Data Science & AI Conference (ODSC)
Amongst maybe a few others, there are two unrelated struggles that every tech professional has faced in their career.
First, the world of technology and data is evolving faster than any one person can keep up with. Second, tech practitioners need to get out more – touch grass, talk to a human, etc.
Turns out, both struggles have the same solution: people need to meet up and share ideas. That two-birds-one-stone solution is one of the many reasons Sheamus McGovern was inspired to found the Open Data Science Conference more than 10 years ago. Today, the conference looks almost entirely different, but McGovern would argue that’s just committing to the process.
As part of this ongoing Graph Chat video series, Amy Hodler, Executive Director of GraphGeeks, interviewed Sheamus McGovern, the founder of the Open Data Science & AI Conference (ODSC) at an ODSC conference itself in San Francisco. Catch their convo below!
Graph Chat Interview with Founder Sheamus McGovern on 10 Years of ODSC AI
In this Graph Chat, Amy Hodler and Sheamus McGovern celebrate and reflect on the 10th anniversary of the ODSC conference. They track the evolution of the industry from the open source and data-centric roots of 2015 to the current frontier of agentic AI and GraphRAG being discussed today.
Sheamus also covered:
- The AI Evolution: Why ODSC added AI to its name and how the community has shifted from math-first to vibe coding and beyond
- Graphs & AI: The vital role of graph technology in providing AI memory and other context for modern AI systems.
- The Hallway Track: Why in-person community and hands-on learning are the best therapy for tech professionals who feel stuck in their career.
More about Open Data Science & AI Conference (ODSC)
Since 2015, ODSC has been the essential event for AI and data science practitioners, business leaders, and those reskilling into AI. ODSC AI conferences provide a platform for continuous learning and professional development, ensuring you remain competitive in your career. You can also gain practical experience through hands-on workshops and tutorials, helping you apply what you’ve learned directly to your work.
In addition to two yearly conferences – one in Boston and one in San Francisco – the ODSC team offers strategic summits, cutting-edge workshops, hands-on training, strategic insights, and a consistent stream of thought leadership.
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The Graph Chat video series by GraphGeeks aims to ask diverse leaders and practitioners about where the future of graph technology is headed. This and other episodes were sponsored by gdotv – the graph database IDE. Check out the full playlist of Graph Chats for more.
Special thanks to Amy Hodler (Studio Exec, Producer, On-Screen Talent), Denise Gosnell (Audio Engineer), and Bryce Merkl Sasaki (Camera Whisperer).
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