This guide has everything you need to make the most of your time in Oakland during the conference—from the agenda and transportation tips to local spots for coffee, dining, and hotels. Plus, we’ve got the scoop on community events and happy hours!
We love seeing our community friends join forces and plan awesome happy hours & side events around the conference.
Data Reboot: Lightning Talks & Happy Hour w/ Recce
Mon April 21
6pm-9pm
@ RVSP for location
Data Council 2025 Speaker & VIP Party
Tue April 22
7:30-10:30pm
@ Lake Chalet
Invite Only
Women in Infra Lunch w/ Heavybit
Wed April 23
12pm-1:30pm
@ Lake Chalet
Invite Only
Data Renegade: Break the Rules, Build the Future w/ Recce
Tue Apr 22
7pm-10pm
@ Sobre Mesa
Data On Tap w/ GreatPoint Ventures
Wed Apr 23
6pm-9pm
@ RVSP for location
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Indie Dev Bytes w/ Heavybit Ventures
Wed Apr 23
5pm-8pm
@ RVSP for location
Data Talks On the Rocks w/ Rill Data
Wed Apr 23
5:30pm-8pm
@ Lake Chalet
Built in 1927, this striking Art Deco building sits at the edge of Lake Merritt, making it one of the most unique venues you're likely to experience for any conference! With its unique architecture and central location to downtown Oakland, the Scottish Rite Center offers functional spaces for our sessions while putting you within walking distance of Oakland's best food, drinks, and scenery.
📍 547 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA, 94612
The Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Theatre stage for this year’s AI Launchpad
Main auditorium for keynote and speaker tracks
Main auditorium for keynote and speaker tracks
Breakout rooms for workshops & lightning talks
Take in the beautiful views of Lake Merritt
With walking paths along the lake!
Lakeside Chalet - just steps away from the venue for our 4/22 VIP event
Landmarks like the Oakland Museum of CA from BART
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Being located in the heart of Oakland right next to downtown, there are lots of different options for getting to the Oakland Scottish Rite Center, including: BART, Uber, car (driving yourself), or even taking a ferry across the legendary San Francisco bay. Details below: