H2O.ai H2O World 2017

H2O World 2017, held at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, gathered over 700 data scientists, data engineers, business analysts, and other professionals to explore H2O.ai products and the developer community. The event significantly increased community engagement among H2O developers worldwide and strengthened relationships with both customers and prospects.

The two-day conference featured bold yellow and black H2O banners, a popular pre-conference breakfast, and a highly-anticipated hackathon. The general sessions, featuring some of the greatest minds in AI and data science, progressed into specialized breakout topics, including silent sessions via headphones, allowing attendees to delve deep into their areas of interest.

The evening reception included AI-inspired cocktails, buffet, passed food, and entertainment, fostering new connections and enhancing the sense of community. Attendees particularly enjoyed the hands-on training elements, which encouraged skill expansion and deeper involvement in the H2O.ai community.

Overall, H2O World 2017 unified H2O.ai’s global team, raised the company's profile within the industry, and received positive feedback, reinforcing H2O.ai’s reputation as a leader in AI and data science. The success of the event also set the stage for future expansions, including a move to a larger venue and plans for a world tour.