Monthly Live Workshops | Hands-On Labs Time: 9:30 AM IST | 12:00 PM SGT | 3:00 PM AEDT Duration: 60 - 90 mins
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The Databricks Foundational Workshop Series is a monthly instructor-led program designed to help data and AI practitioners build real, practical skills through hands-on labs.
Each 60–90 minute session focuses on a core capability of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, giving you experience you can immediately apply in your day-to-day work.
Whether you’re a Data Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Architect, or Apps Developer, this series is designed to help you build confidence with Databricks — from governed data foundations to SQL analytics and AI-driven use cases.
Workshop Topics
Unity Catalog: Unified, Open Governance for Data and AI – Mar 12
AI-Powered Data Engineering with Lakeflow – Mar 18
Databricks SQL in Action: Intelligent Data Warehousing, Analytics and BI – Apr 1
Building AI Systems with Databricks: From Concept to Deployment – May 20
Each workshop blends essential concepts with guided labs in a live Databricks environment — so you learn by doing, not just watching.
We promised something special and here it is. 🎉
We're thrilled to introduce the DAIS 2026 Community Virtual Challenge, open to every member of the Databricks Community, wherever you are in the world.
📅 Opens: May 15, 2026
🔒 Closes: May 31, 2026
🏆 Winners: TBD
What is it?
Create a project using Databricks Free Edition, share it with the Community, and compete for a chance to win Community swag.
Here's how to participate
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🛠️ Create Build any project on Databricks Free Edition – solve something that matters to you, whether it's a business problem, a personal project, or an idea you've always wanted to explore.
2
🎥 Record Record a short demo video of 2–5 minutes, walking through your project and explaining what it does. Upload it to YouTube, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox. Make sure the video is accessible – set to "Anyone with the link can view" or share with community@databricks.com before submitting.
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✍️ Post Write a post in the Community Articles section describing what you built and what you achieved. No code required – just share your experience and learnings. You may optionally include the demo video, but it is not mandatory.
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📋 Submit Fill out the submission form with your video link, community post link, and project details.
Ready to compete?
Submit your video, post & project details
📎 Open Submission Form →
How can you win this?
Our judges – Databricks Community Fellows (our elite squad of internal experts) and Community Team – will review every submission and score it across 5 criteria, each worth 10 points:
Criteria
What we're looking for
Points
🌟 Originality
How unique and creative is the idea?
10
⚡ Innovation
Does it introduce a fresh approach or solve a problem in a new way?
10
🌍 Real-World Relevance
Does the project solve a real problem or have practical value?
10
🛠️ Use of Databricks Free Edition
How well did they leverage the platform's features?
10
🎥 Project Showcase
Does the video effectively communicate what was built and why it matters?
10
Total
50
Tiebreaker: In case of a tie, the entry with more likes on their project post wins. So share your Community post and get the votes rolling!
🏆 Top 5 Winners
?
Swag Awaits
Community Swag
Databricks Community swag -- shipped to your door.
What exactly? That's the mystery. 🤫
🙋 Interested in participating? Drop your RSVP as Yes on this post -- it helps us see who’s working on something cool 👀. And don't forget to 🔗 Submit the Form!
Ready to show what you've got? We can't wait to see what the community creates.
Good luck everyone! 🚀
Already registered for Data + AI Summit 2026? Join us on Monday, June 15 for the Databricks Apps & Agents for Good Hackathon 2026, hosted in partnership with OpenAI.
Secure your spot and apply by Sunday May, 31
Note: Marking RSVP on this Community event does not register you for the workshop. Please use the Secure your spot button above to complete your registration on the official event page.
This multi-day hackathon invites teams of 2–4 to build agentic data apps for social impact using Lakebase, Agent Bricks, and Databricks Apps. It’s a chance to build with purpose, collaborate with other developers, and present your work through live judging, a project showcase, and cash prizes for standout submissions.
What to know
Who can apply: Data + AI Registrants
Applications due: Sunday, May 31 at 11:59pm PST
Hackathon kickoff: Monday, June 15, 8:00am–4:00pm PST
(Optional) Hacker’s Corner: Tuesday, June 16, 11:00am–5:00pm PST
Judging + Awards Ceremony: Tuesday, June 16, 6:00pm–9:00pm PST
(Optional) Selected project showcase: Wednesday, June 17 - Thursday, June 18
Please note that participants are required to attend Data + AI Summit 2026 and be there in person for the required hackathon sessions.
See the Official Hackathon Rules 🔗.