--- title: Argano | Databricks User Group Conference --- [![Argano\_H\_Color\_Logo\_RGB](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hubfs/New%20Brand%20Assets/Argano_H_Color_Logo_RGB.svg "Argano_H_Color_Logo_RGB")](https://argano.com/) ![program-logo-user-groups](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hubfs/program-logo-user-groups.svg "program-logo-user-groups") # From Data to Decisions: Operationalizing Decision Intelligence with Databricks On-Demand Webinar [WATCH ON-DEMAND](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/databricks-on-demand-webinar-2026?hsLang=en#Register-Today) Book a Meeting ![Databricks User Conference Hero](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hubfs/Databricks%20User%20Conference%20Hero.png "Databricks User Conference Hero") ![program-logo-user-groups](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hubfs/program-logo-user-groups.svg "program-logo-user-groups") --- About this On-Demand Session. What does it take to move from simply collecting and analyzing data to actually using it to drive decisions? In this on-demand session, Argano and Databricks explore how organizations can operationalize Decision Intelligence across complex enterprise environments—from data platform modernization and predictive analytics to governed AI and real-time decision execution. --- Watch now to learn how to:   - Turn AI experimentation into operationalized business decisions - Build actionable data products with centralized semantic governance - Create explainable, outcome-driven AI workflows - Accelerate the path from data to measurable business value --- Featured Speakers ![Sairam Kamalraj](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sairam%20Kamalraj.png?width=288&height=200&name=Sairam%20Kamalraj.png "Sairam Kamalraj") ### Sairam Kamalraj ### Solutions Architect Data and AI | Databricks [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sairam-kamalraj/) ![Michael Docteroff](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael%20Docteroff.png?width=288&height=200&name=Michael%20Docteroff.png "Michael Docteroff") ### Michael Docteroff ### Senior Director - Delivery | Argano [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldocteroff/) ![IgniteLP\_SideImage2B](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IgniteLP_SideImage2B.png?width=600&height=400&name=IgniteLP_SideImage2B.png "IgniteLP_SideImage2B") --- When Date Wednesday, August 20, 2026 Location TBD Location 6111 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 1500 Plano, TX 75093 ![IgniteLP\_SideImage4](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IgniteLP_SideImage4.png?width=400&height=400&name=IgniteLP_SideImage4.png "IgniteLP_SideImage4") --- Agenda - 6:00–6:30 PM — Arrivals, registration, food & drinks - 6:30–6:40 PM — Welcome & brief introductions - 6:40–7:25 PM — Featured Sessions (2 talks) - 6:40–7:00 PM — Databricks SA Session: Technical keynote on Context Engineering & The Agentic CDP Stack - 7:00–7:20 PM — Real-World Panel: Moving from Simple Reporting to Decision Execution - 7:20–7:25 PM — Open Q&A - 7:25–8:00 PM — Networking & Wrap-Up [Track A VIEW SESSIONS](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/databricks-on-demand-webinar-2026#Track-A) [Track B VIEW SESSIONS](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/databricks-on-demand-webinar-2026#Track-B) [Track C VIEW SESSIONS](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/databricks-on-demand-webinar-2026#Track-C) 3  KEY TAKEAWAYS ![AI](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons_White/AI.png?width=52&height=50&name=AI.png "AI") Turn AI experimentation into operationalized high-impact business decisions  ![Dynamics Extensions - Data Insights](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons_White/Dynamics%20Extensions%20-%20Data%20Insights.png?width=50&height=50&name=Dynamics%20Extensions%20-%20Data%20Insights.png "Dynamics Extensions - Data Insights") Build actionable data products using robust, centralized semantic governance ![Peak PerformanceV2](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons_White/Peak%20PerformanceV2.png?width=58&height=50&name=Peak%20PerformanceV2.png "Peak PerformanceV2") Speed to value minimizes risk --- 3 key takeaways --- --- Schedule --- Time 8:00-9:00 AM 9:00-9:30 AM 9:30-10:20 AM 10:30-11:20 AM 11:20 AM -12:00 PM 12:00-12:30 PM 12:30-1:20 PM 1:30-2:20 PM 2:30-3:20 PM 3:30-5:00 PM Topic Registration and Breakfast Keynote Speaker Breakout 1 (All 3 Tracks) Breakout 2 (All 3 Tracks) Lunch and Networking Fireside Chat Breakout 3 (All 3 Tracks) Breakout 4 (All 3 Tracks) Breakout 5 (All 3 Tracks) Reception and Networking Networking Reception at the NEST Rooftop at the Thompson Seattle --- Speakers --- ![Ascend\_Speakers-6-Ignite\_John Harding](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hubfs/Ascend_Speakers-6-Ignite_John%20Harding.png "Ascend_Speakers-6-Ignite_John Harding") John Harding Director, EPM Delivery ![Ascend\_Speakers-2-Blueprint\_Brian Dandeneau](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hubfs/Ascend_Speakers-2-Blueprint_Brian%20Dandeneau.png "Ascend_Speakers-2-Blueprint_Brian Dandeneau") Brian Dandeneau Director, EPM Delivery ![Blueprint\_Terrance Walker](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hubfs/Blueprint_Terrance%20Walker.png "Blueprint_Terrance Walker") Terrance Walker Vice President, EPM Delivery ![Ascend\_Speakers\_Josie Manzano-Stettler](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hubfs/Ascend_Speakers_Josie%20Manzano-Stettler.png "Ascend_Speakers_Josie Manzano-Stettler") Josie Manzano-Stettler Vice President, EPM Delivery ![Ascend\_Speakers-8-Ignite\_Veronica Tafoya](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hubfs/Ascend_Speakers-8-Ignite_Veronica%20Tafoya.png "Ascend_Speakers-8-Ignite_Veronica Tafoya") Veronica Tafoya Director, EPM Delivery ![Ascend\_Speakers-7-Ignite\_Caroline Faeth](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hubfs/Ascend_Speakers-7-Ignite_Caroline%20Faeth.png "Ascend_Speakers-7-Ignite_Caroline Faeth") Caroline Faeth Principal Solutions Architect --- Register Now ![Argano-White](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Brand%20Assets/Argano-White.png?width=147&height=40&name=Argano-White.png "Argano-White") ## Want to know more? Contact us today to learn how our solutions fuel your high-performance business operations. [CONTACT US](https://argano.com/contact/) --- [![Argano-Horz-RGB-Logo](https://digitalfoundations.argano.com/hubfs/Argano-Horz-RGB-Logo.svg "Argano-Horz-RGB-Logo")](https://argano.com/) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/argano/posts/?feedView=all) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.youtube.com/@ArganoX) [Follow us on Instagram](https://argano.com/) Argano, 6111 W. Plano Parkway Suite 1500,  Plano, TX 75093, USA