Welcome everyone! As we gear up for our upcoming event, "Cloud-Native Data Science for Beginners," let's get the conversation started. We're curious to hear from all of you: what are your initial thoughts or experiences with transitioning from local Python/Jupyter environments to using scalable cloud solutions such as Google Cloud? Have you faced any challenges or discovered useful strategies to make this transition smoother? Additionally, which tools or features of Google Cloud are you most eager to explore, and why? Share your insights, questions, and expectations for the event. Let’s learn from each other’s experiences and get ready to dive into the world of cloud-native data science together!