Purpose
Kansas City Data Professionals (KCDP) exists to connect, educate, and inspire individuals working across the full spectrum of the data profession from engineering and architecture to analytics, science, visualization, governance, and AI. Our goal is to strengthen Kansas City's data ecosystem by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and building relationships among practitioners.
KCDP is intentionally tool-agnostic and domain-neutral. We welcome professionals working in any industry or technology, united by a shared passion for data-driven problem solving and innovation.
Mission
To build a vibrant, inclusive, and engaged community where data professionals can learn from one another, exchange ideas, and advance the practice of data in the Kansas City region.
Who this is for
Data engineers, analysts, scientists, architects, leaders, and anyone who cares about data.
What to expect
Monthly in-person meetups, peer connections, and cross-disciplinary learning.
Objectives
- Create opportunities for professional learning and knowledge exchange through monthly in-person meetups.
- Encourage cross-disciplinary dialogue between data engineers, scientists, analysts, and leaders.
- Build a supportive peer network that promotes collaboration and mentorship.
- Showcase data innovation happening across Kansas City.
- Partner with complementary organizations, such as Data Science KC, to strengthen the broader regional data community.
Join the Community
Stay in the loop, meet local peers, and get first access to upcoming events. We'll add Slack or Discord in the future, but for now these are the best places to connect.
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Events are listed on Meetup, and registration may be hosted on Meetup or Luma depending on the event. The next event registration link is below.
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KC Digital Drive