Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM PT
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The Databricks Data Intelligence Platform enables organizations to unlock the full potential of their data and AI initiatives. Built on the lakehouse architecture, it provides a unified system to query and manage all enterprise data while delivering an open and governed foundation for analytics, data engineering, and machine learning.
Powered by the Data Intelligence Engine, Databricks understands the unique characteristics of your data to help simplify and accelerate your data and AI workflows — from ETL and data warehousing to advanced analytics and generative AI.
Join Databricks and AWS for this live virtual hands-on workshop to learn how to implement a complete data analytics, data engineering, and data science lifecycle using the lakehouse architecture with Databricks on AWS.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
How to access and analyze all your data — structured, semi-structured, and unstructured — using the Data Intelligence Platform
How to integrate SAP data with the rest of your enterprise data for advanced analytics and AI use cases
How to query and visualize lakehouse data using Databricks SQL
How to train machine learning models and generate predictions using Databricks on AWS
How to track experiments and tune hyperparameters with MLflow
How to deploy and serve models using MLflow and other AWS services
This instructor-led workshop includes guided hands-on labs that walk you through real-world data engineering, machine learning, and analytics workflows.
Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Databricks & AWS Introduction
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Data Engineering Hands-On Lab
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Data Science and ML Hands-On Lab
11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Databricks SQL Hands-On Lab
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Q&A
Monthly Live Workshops | Hands-On Labs Time: 9:30 AM IST | 12:00 PM SGT | 3:00 PM AEDT Duration: 60 - 90 mins
Register for the Workshop Series
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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.
Turn AI hype into everyday business decisions
Join us for the Databricks Learning Festival – Business Edition, a free, global virtual event designed specifically for business professionals looking to unlock the power of data and AI — no deep technical background required.
📅 Event Details
Date: April 22, 2026 Format: Virtual (on Uplimit Platform) Session Tracks: Choose the timezone that works best for you and register with the respective links below (Important Note: Clicking on "Yes" on the right hand side under "Will you be attending?" will NOT register you to the session)
09:00 - 12:00 PST [REGISTER HERE]
09:00 - 12:00 GMT [REGISTER HERE]
11:00 - 14:00 SGT [REGISTER HERE]
Course: AI/BI for Self-Service Analytics (3 hours, hands-on)
🌍 Why attend?
This hands-on learning experience is built for analysts, decision-makers, and business professionals across Finance, Sales, Marketing, and beyond.
You’ll learn how to:
Make smarter, data-driven decisions in your day-to-day work
Turn data into actionable insights using AI/BI
Navigate the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform with confidence
Apply practical skills immediately through guided exercises
🎓 What to expect
✅ Live, instructor-led training
✅ Hands-on labs (no cost, no setup required)
✅ Live Q&A with Databricks experts
✅ Real-world use cases for business professionals
💡 Who should join?
Business analysts
Data consumers
Decision-makers exploring AI & BI
Anyone in the discovery or evaluation stage of Databricks
✨ Ready to get started?
Embark on a hands-on learning journey and discover how to turn data into real business impact.
👉 Register now with below links to secure your spot
09:00 - 12:00 PST [REGISTER HERE]
09:00 - 12:00 GMT [REGISTER HERE]
11:00 - 14:00 SGT [REGISTER HERE]
Important Note: Clicking on "Yes" on the right hand side under "Will you be attending?" will NOT register you to the session.
🔗 Stay tuned
More details, reminders, and access links will be shared after registration.
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
1
🛠️ 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.
3
✍️ 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.
4
📋 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 🔗.
🚀 Join Our Business Impact Accelerator Sessions! 🚀
🎉 We are thrilled to invite you to the Business Impact Accelerator, a specialized single-session program designed specifically for business professionals, executives, and non-technical teams.
If you want to move beyond static dashboards and get immediate, self-service answers directly from your organization's secure data, this accelerator is for you.
Through real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises packed into this session, you will learn to interact with data using everyday language, uncover critical insights, and support major decision-making across functions like finance, operations, marketing, and HR.
🎟️ What you will walk away with after attending the session:
✨ Self-Service Mastery: The ability to query complex datasets without waiting on data engineering teams through Genie.
✨ Actionable Outcomes: A gamified business challenge experience where you solve real-world scenarios and present findings.
📋 Who Is This For? This program requires zero SQL or coding knowledge. A basic familiarity with general data concepts (like tables, columns, or metrics) is all you need to get started.
📅 Upcoming Public Classes:
Date
Time
Language
Price
Jun 30
09 AM - 12 PM (America/Los_Angeles)
English
Free
Jul 01
09 AM - 12 PM (Europe/London)
English
Free
Jul 02
11 AM - 02 PM (Asia/Singapore)
English
Free
Jul 28
09 AM - 12 PM (America/Los_Angeles)
English
Free
Sep 22
11 AM - 02 PM (Asia/Singapore)
English
Free
Ready to Reserve Your Seat?
Select your preferred time block from the schedule above, then click the button below to view the official course catalog page and complete your class registration.
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