Data + AI Summit

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2019
HQ: San Francisco, California, USA
Parent: Databricks (annual conference and event series)

Indexes

AI & Data

Overview

Data + AI Summit is an annual conference organized by Databricks focused on data science, artificial intelligence, analytics, and related technologies. Held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, it attracts over 20,000 in-person and virtual attendees from more than 160 countries for keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, and exhibitions. The event covers topics such as generative AI, machine learning, data governance, lakehouse architecture, and Databricks product updates.

History

Launched by Databricks around 2013 as part of its early community events, the Data + AI Summit has grown into the company's flagship annual conference. It expanded significantly post-2020 with hybrid formats, reaching record attendance of over 22,000 in 2025. Key milestones include product announcements like Lakebase and Unity Catalog enhancements in recent years, alongside acquisitions such as Neon and Tabular in 2024.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
In-Person Conference Pass	Full access to live keynotes and sessions	$1,000 - $2,500
Virtual Pass	Online access to recorded content	$300 - $800
Expo Hall Access	Networking and vendor exhibitions	$500 - $1,200
Workshops & Training	Hands-on technical sessions	$400 - $1,000

Manufacturing

As a conference event, there is no physical manufacturing; content and logistics are produced in-house by Databricks teams in the US with venue support from Moscone Center in San Francisco. Exhibitor booths and materials are managed by sponsors and vendors on-site.

Notable Products

Keynote Sessions - Live presentations by Databricks co-founders and industry leaders on AI and data innovations.
Breakout Sessions - Over 700 technical talks on topics like generative AI, data governance, and lakehouse architecture.
Expo Floor - Exhibition space for data and AI tools from partners like Avanade and Impetus.
Databricks Product Demos - Showcases of updates such as Agent Bricks, Lakebase, and Unity Catalog.

Reputation

Professionals view Data + AI Summit as a key industry gathering for data and AI practitioners, praised for its scale, technical depth, and direct access to Databricks innovations. Attendees appreciate the high-caliber speakers and networking opportunities. Some criticisms include high costs and large crowd sizes that can limit personalized interactions.

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