Databricks has unveiled the agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 Data + AI Summit, anticipated to be the world’s largest conference on data, analytics, and AI. Set to take place from June 15-18 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, the event is expected to attract over 30,000 attendees in person and tens of thousands more virtually from over 150 countries. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in data and AI and witness Databricks’ newest product innovations. The summit will feature keynotes from Databricks co-founders Ali Ghodsi, Matei Zaharia, Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji, and Reynold Xin, as well as guest appearances by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, OpenAI President Greg Brockman, and PepsiCo’s Global Chief Data and AI Officer Magesh Bagavathi. The event will offer over 800 breakout sessions on topics ranging from data engineering to AI applications, as well as hands-on training and a hackathon in collaboration with OpenAI. Attendees will also learn how companies like AstraZeneca, Mercedes-Benz, and Nasdaq leverage Databricks for data and AI solutions. Additionally, the summit will host networking events and a performance by the Chainsmokers. Registration for both in-person and virtual participation is now open.
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