Registration for the Executive Program is now closed, as we have reached full capacity. We appreciate your interest and look forward to seeing you at a future Databricks executive event!

Registration for the Executive Program is now closed, as we have reached full capacity. We appreciate your interest and look forward to seeing you at a future Databricks executive event!

Top 3 reasons to attend

Join us for an invitation-only event designed for leaders like you to connect with peers, hear implementation strategies and lessons learned from the field, and engage in immersive discussions on scaling data and AI within your organization.

Click here to learn more about the main event.

  1. Discover Hear from Databricks leaders and customers about the latest advancements in data and AI designed to help you scale and accelerate your business
  2. Learn Gain strategic insights, lessons learned, and implementation strategies to drive tangible business outcomes with the Databricks Platform
  3. Connect Engage with your peers to network and exchange ideas

Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration Open

Pick up your name badge from the registration desk on level 4 of the ICC prior to joining the keynote.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Data + AI World Tour Keynote

Hear from Databricks executives and regional customers on the transformative power of data and AI, and get inspired by how leading organisations are reshaping their businesses for the agentic era.
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM

Executive Forum Morning Tea

Transition to the Executive lounge on level 5 of the ICC to meet and network with executive peers over morning tea prior to joining a dedicated track for business & technology leaders. 
11:20 AM - 12:30 PM

Executive Forum Keynote

Welcome
Adam Beavis, VP & Country Manager
Keynote: Scaling Data + AI Enterprise
Craig Nowell, Global VP of GenAI
Culture and Capability for the Agentic Era: 7 Lessons from Bupa's Data Transformation
Rochana Golani, Global VP of Learning & Enablement
Dan Hall, Data Crew Technology Lead, Chief Data Office, BUPA
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Executive Lunch

Join our exclusive networking lunch as part of Executive Forum.
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Executive Forum Continues

Democratising Data and AI for Every Employee   
Weston Hutchins, Senior Manager, Product Management
Past the Pilot Wall: What It Actually Takes to Put AI Agents into Commercial Production  
Niall, Keating, GM Data, AI & Enabling Technology, Sportsbet
From Agent Chaos to Agent Control
Barry Dauber, VP of GenAI GTM
Building an Agentic Foundation
Neha Joshi, Management, Solutions Delivery
2:30 PM - 3:05 PM

Customer Panel discussion - From AI Activity to Enterprise Value: The Executive Agenda for the Agentic Era

Mitchell Adams - Associate Director, Data Services, Queensland University of Technology 
Rimon Rony, Chief Data Scientist, Flight Centre
Richard Kendall, Chief Data + AI Officer, AGL
Nicole Hoare, Head of Data & Analytics, SiteMinder
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Industry Forums

Join industry-focused sessions designed to help shape your data and AI agenda across four tracks designed for: Financial Services, Public Sector, Energy & Utilities and Digital Natives.

 

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Speakers

Barry Dauber

VP of GenAI GTM
Databricks

Craig Nowell Nowell

Global VP of AI
Databricks

Daniel Hall

Data Crew Technology Lead
Bupa

Matt Kixmoeller

SVP of Product & Solutions
Databricks

Mitchell Adams

Associate Director, Data and Analytics
Queensland University of Technology

Neha Joshi

Field Engineering Manager
Databricks

Niall Keating

GM Data & AI
Sportsbet

Nicole Hoare

VP Data and Business Systems
SiteMinder

Richard Kendall

Chief Data & AI Officer
AGL Energy

Rochana Golani

Global VP of Learning & Enablement
Databricks

Weston Hutchins

Director, Product Management
Databricks

Event details and FAQExpand AllCollapse All

How much does it cost to attend the Data + AI World Tour? All Data + AI World Tour stops are free to attend. 
Can I transfer my Executive Program Pass to someone else? Executive Program passes are not transerable.
I am having difficulties registering. How can I get help? Please email anzevents@databricks.com.
How do I register for training? Scheduling for training will launch closer to the event. An email will be sent notifying you when scheduling is open in the session catalog.
Will you be providing meals with dietary restrictions in mind? We will provide vegetarian and vegan options for guests. If you have other dietary restrictions, please email anzevents@databricks.com and we will do our best to accommodate.
Where is the event located? The event is held at the The Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, right next door to ICC Sydney where the main conference is being held.
What is the event's badge photo and ID policy? 

Databricks requires attendees of Data + AI World Tour to submit a photo during registration that will be printed on the attendee badge. The photo must be of the registration holder and will be verified during badge pick up on site by event staff in conjunction with a government issued ID. The photo is not used for any other purpose.

Please upload or take a passport style photo clearly showing your face from the shoulders up, facing forward, without sunglasses or hat. If you need to retake the photo, click the x next to the file name.
What is Databricks' Bag Policy at events? Attendees may be screened at the main entry point (walk through metal detection systems / magnetometers). Random bag checks may also be implemented. No bags larger than backpacks will be permitted.