Published on by
Advika
| Updated on
Advika
| Updated on
We promised something special and here it is. ๐
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.
| ๐ Opens: May 15, 2026 | ๐ Closes: May 31, 2026 | ๐ 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
1
๐ ๏ธ Create Build any project on Databricks Free Edition โ 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
๐ฅ Record Record a short demo video of 2โ5 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 โ set to "Anyone with the link can view" or share with community@databricks.com before submitting.
Make sure the video is accessible โ set to "Anyone with the link can view" or share with community@databricks.com before submitting.
3
โ๏ธ Post Write a post in the Community Articles section describing what you built and what you achieved. No code required โ just share your experience and learnings. You may optionally include the demo video, but it is not mandatory.
4
๐ 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
How can you win this?
Our judges โ Databricks Community Fellows (our elite squad of internal experts) and Community Team โ will review every submission and score it across 5 criteria, each worth 10 points:
| Criteria | What we're looking for | Points |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ Originality | How unique and creative is the idea? | 10 |
| โก Innovation | Does it introduce a fresh approach or solve a problem in a new way? | 10 |
| ๐ Real-World Relevance | Does the project solve a real problem or have practical value? | 10 |
| ๐ ๏ธ Use of Databricks Free Edition | How well did they leverage the platform's features? | 10 |
| ๐ฅ 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!
๐ Top 5 Winners
| ๐ Interested in participating? Drop your RSVP as Yes on this post -- it helps us see whoโs working on something cool ๐. And don't forget to ๐ Submit the Form! |
Ready to show what you've got? We can't wait to see what the community creates.
Good luck everyone! ๐
