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Google Data Workshop - with Live Labs (Lagos) offers a focused, hands-on entry into Google's data and AI tooling, tailored for developers, data analysts and tech enthusiasts in Lagos. On Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 17:00 (local time), the Lagos Looker, BigQuery & AI Agents Meetup invites you to a practical session built around immersive Live Labs where you don’t just learn theory—you build real solutions in real time. This event is about applying the latest Google Cloud data workflows to real-world scenarios, using hands-on exercises that reinforce concepts through guided practice. Expect a collaborative, lab-driven format that pairs participants with experienced practitioners to explore data pipelines, analytics, visualization and early-stage AI workflows within Google’s data ecosystem. What to expect: - Interactive live labs designed to move you from concepts to concrete outcomes - Hands-on exploration of Google Cloud data tools (BigQuery-centric workflows, data analytics, BI considerations, and data visualization) - Real-time problem solving in a community setting with peers and mentors - Practical takeaways you can apply to your own data projects, whether you’re at a startup, a tech team, or freelance/indie developer - Opportunity to network with fellow Lagos-based developers, data scientists and AI enthusiasts Who should attend: - Data analysts, BI professionals, and engineers curious about Google Cloud data workflows - AI/ML practitioners looking to ground models in real-world data pipelines - Solo developers, startups, and teams seeking hands-on experience with BigQuery and Google Cloud data tooling Format: - In-person workshop-style session with guided Live Labs - Collaborative exercises, live demonstrations, and Q&A - Community-driven learning with peers and mentors guiding the way This workshop is part of the Lagos Looker, BigQuery & AI Agents Meetup, designed to demystify data tooling in the Google Cloud ecosystem and accelerate practical AI-enabled data workflows. While the description notes that future session dates will be announced, this particular event centerpieces a date and time that attendees can add to their calendars now. Bring a laptop, come prepared to code, and engage with a like‑minded community focused on building with data and AI in a practical, hands-on way.

AI Agents with MongoDB — a focused Lagos meetup that unpack how MongoDB powers modern AI agents, from memory and context storage to vector search and intelligent data retrieval. This 3-hour session provides practical architectures you can apply to build scalable, production-ready AI systems. Why attend? - Learn how AI agents store and recall context using MongoDB, enabling persistent memory across sessions. - Explore embeddings and vector search fundamentals and how they enable smarter retrieval within AI-powered apps. - Discover architectural patterns for combining agent logic with MongoDB for reliable, data-driven decision making. What you’ll cover: - What AI agents are and how they work, including basic agent architecture concepts - Memory systems and context storage tailored for AI-powered workflows - Embeddings, vector search fundamentals, and how they relate to data organization in MongoDB - How MongoDB enables intelligent, data-driven applications and scalable agent deployments - Real-world examples of building AI agents that leverage MongoDB for persistence, search, and retrieval Agenda (Approx. 3 hours): - Welcome & Networking - Main Talk: AI Agents with MongoDB — Architecture, Memory & Vector Search - Agent architecture and memory considerations - Embeddings and vector search integration - Practical patterns for production-ready AI apps with MongoDB - Speaker: Emmanuel Lucius — Software Engineer - Skill Badge Opportunity: Participants can complete a post-session activity to earn an official MongoDB Skill Badge to showcase on LinkedIn - Wrap-Up, Resources & Community Announcements - Group Photo Who should attend? - Developers, engineers, data scientists and product builders curious about combining AI agent ideas with MongoDB. - Anyone exploring memory-augmented AI, chat agents, or data-driven decision systems. Details - Date: Saturday, 14th March 2026 - Time: 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM (WAT) - Venue: CBT 18, Lagos State University, Ojo Campus, Lagos - Format: In-person meetup with talks, networking, and a hands-on mindset for practical takeaway - Outcome: You’ll leave with a practical understanding of AI agent architecture and how to power intelligent, data-driven apps with MongoDB. You’ll also have a path to earn a MongoDB Skill Badge. Registration & links - Meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/mongodb-usergroup-lagos/events/313340429 - Find more AI events in Lagos: [Lagos](https://www.createwith.com/cities/lagos) - Explore more [automation e