Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Databricks London HQ, 11–14 Windmill St, London, W1T 2JG
Important:
Please register using the link below to secure your spot.
Register Here
Back from Summit: Review of Major Announcements + GenAI Hackathon
Join us on July 1 for a full-day event where you’ll experience the latest innovations from DAIS 2025—then collaborate to transform those breakthroughs into working prototypes that address real-world business challenges.
Morning Session: Unveil the Latest in Data & AI
- Get an insider’s look at cutting-edge announcements from DAIS 2025
- Explore features like Llama 4, Genie, Vector Search, and Databricks Apps GA
- Engage in an interactive Q&A with Databricks experts
Afternoon Session: Hackathon – Build the Future
- Form a team (3–5 people recommended) or join one on the day
- No prior LLM experience required
- Tackle business-focused challenges: boost revenue, reduce risk, drive ESG, and more
Who Should Attend?
CxOs, VPs, Tech Leads, Engineers, Data Scientists, UX Designers, PMs, Solution Architects — everyone’s welcome! LLM beginners included.
What You’ll Build:
- Cost Copilot with Genie (FinOps)
- Demand-Forecast Monitor (Supply Chain)
- ESG Narrative Builder (Sustainability)
- Or pitch your own idea!
Key Dependencies Ready for You:
- Shared Serverless SQL & GPU pools
- Foundation Model endpoints for Llama 4
- Genie Conversation API entitlement
- Starter datasets: billable usage, retail sales, support tickets, ESG metrics
- Git starter repo with Streamlit & Dash scaffolds
Agenda:
- 09:05 – 10:45 DAIS 2025 Feature Briefings
- 11:00 Team Formation
- 11:30 – 13:30 Hack Block 1
- 13:30 – 14:15 Lunch Clinics
- 14:15 – 16:15 Hack Block 2 (Code freeze at 15:45)
- 16:45 – 17:45 Lightning Demos
- 17:45 – 18:00 Awards
Judging Rubric:
- 40 pts – Business Impact
- 25 pts – Databricks Depth
- 20 pts – Working Demo
- 15 pts – Storytelling
Prizes:
- 🥇 £300 Amazon voucher + blog feature
- 🥈 £150 Amazon voucher
- 🎁 Crowd Favourite swag pack
How to Register:
Fill out the sign-up form linked above by June 27. You can indicate your preferred theme — or select "surprise me" and we’ll match you to a team!
Pre-Event Prep (Optional):
- Fork the starter repo and test your workspace access
- Join the June 27 prep clinic for tips on working with Genie and Databricks Apps
We can’t wait to see what you’ll build!
