Databricks World Tour Atlanta Recap - From Argano's Databricks Expert, Michael Docteroff

The Databricks Data + AI World Tour event in Atlanta took place on December 5, 2024, at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. This event was part of a global series designed to bring together data engineers, scientists, architects, and leaders to explore the latest advancements in data and AI. 

Key highlights included: 

• General Sessions: In-depth discussions on the latest updates to the Databricks platform, featuring insights from company leaders. 
• Breakout Sessions: Detailed sessions focused on areas like Generative AI, Data Warehousing, and Unity Catalog. 
• Lightning Talks: Short, impactful presentations showcasing how partners and customers are leveraging the Databricks platform. 
• Hands-on Training: Live, interactive sessions on topics such as data engineering and generative AI. 
• Networking Opportunities: A fantastic chance to connect with local and global data and AI professionals. 

The event also featured product demos, success stories from sponsors, and a community-centric environment to foster learning and collaboration. 

One of the standout moments was the joint keynote by Kun Zhu, Vice President of Data and AI from NCR Voyix, and David Hacket, VP of Field Engineering at Databricks. They shared valuable insights on how NCR uses Databricks to innovate within their data and AI initiatives, with a particular focus on real-world applications in retail. NCR's contributions highlighted how they leverage Databricks to improve operational efficiency and enhance customer experience. The presentation was well-received, emphasizing the strong collaboration between NCR and Databricks on implementing advanced analytics and AI strategies.

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