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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Executive Forum at the Data + AI World Tour in Atlanta. For information on upcoming executive event programs in your region, please contact your Databricks representative.
Top 3 reasons to attend
Join us for this invitation-only event designed for leaders like you to connect with peers, gain insights into Databricks' vision and strategy, and engage in immersive discussions on scaling data and AI within your organization.
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- Discover Hear from Databricks leaders about the latest advancements in data and AI, and gain insights to drive transformation in your business with the Data Intelligence Platform.
- Learn We’ll provide strategic insights and share lessons learned, along with blueprints and best practices, to help you scale and accelerate your business.
- Connect Engage with your peers to network, exchange ideas, and share success stories.
Agenda
| 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Registration OpenGrab your badge from the registration desk to start your day. |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Data + AI World Tour KeynoteCraig Wiley, Sr. Director, Product ManagementHear from Databricks Executives and regional customers on the transformative power of data and AI. |
| 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM |
Executive Forum LunchJoin us for lunch and an opportunity to network with your peers before the Executive Forum general session. |
| 12:20 PM - 12:25 PM |
Executive Forum Welcome & Opening RemarksSteve Gilmour, VP, Enterprise |
| 12:25 PM - 1:00 PM |
Executive Forum Keynote: Realizing Data IntelligenceCraig Wiley, Sr. Director, Product Management |
| 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM |
Customer SpotlightLoren Kaplan, SVP, Information Technology, Transportation Insights |
| 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM |
Data Foundation for AI-Ready EnterprisesShanku Niyogi, VP, Product ManagementEnterprises face growing challenges governing fragmented data and AI assets. Unity Catalog provides a unified, open foundation for security, compliance, and interoperability. With automated controls, monitoring, discovery, and secure collaboration via Delta Sharing and Databricks Clean Rooms, organizations cut costs, accelerate insights, and build a trusted, AI-ready foundation. |
| 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM |
AI-Powered Data WarehousingLeo Furlong, Lead Solutions ArchitectLegacy warehouses are costly, limited, and disconnected from AI. Thousands have switched to Databricks SQL—like AT&T (300% ROI) and Northwestern Mutual (75% faster to market)—for an open, unified, lower‑TCO solution. With Lakebridge, our free AI‑powered migration tool, enterprises accelerate their move to modern data platforms. |
| 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM |
How to Lead with Agentic AIBarry Dauber, VP GenAI GTMGenerative AI can transform enterprises, but over 80% of projects stall before production due to risk concerns. Agent Bricks overcomes this by generating benchmarks, training data, and optimizations for cost‑efficient, production‑ready agents—driving AI innovation, better customer experiences, and lasting competitive advantage across industries. |
| 2:20 PM - 2:25 PM |
Executive Forum Closing RemarksSteve Gilmour, VP, Enterprise |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Breakout and Industry Sessions |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Networking ReceptionWrap up your day in our Expo with refreshments, fun activations, and networking. |
Speakers
SVP, Information Technology
Transportation Insights
Sr. Director, Product Management
Databricks
VP of GenAI GTM
Databricks
VP, Product Management
Databricks
VP, Enterprise
Databricks
Lead Solutions Architect
Databricks
