Data + AI Summit 2025 — What’s Next for Data Science?

The Data + AI Summit 2025—the world’s largest data and AI event—returns June 9–12 in San Francisco and online. Join 20,000+ in-person and 60,000+ virtual professionals to explore 700+ sessions on generative AI, LLMs, MLOps, and lakehouse architectures led by pioneers like Databricks’ Ali Ghodsi and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei. 

Engage in hands-on labs, collaborative hackathons, and networking events across industries. Accelerate technical expertise, discover cutting-edge tools, and connect with global leaders shaping the future of data-driven innovation. 

From visionary keynotes to actionable strategies, this is your chance to elevate your career and drive transformative outcomes. 

Read more to secure your pass today to the 2025 edition of the Databricks AI summit today!

Quick Facts About Data + AI Summit 2025

Here’s what you need to know at a glance before planning your trip or logging in from home:

• Date: June 9–12, 2025
• Location: Moscone Center (North, South & West), San Francisco, CA; Virtual access available
• Pass Prices: Early Bird $1,295 (Feb 19–Apr 30); Standard $1,895 (May 1–Jun 12)
• Sessions: 700+ keynotes, breakouts, workshops & labs
• Expected Attendees: 20,000+ in person; 60,000+ virtual
• Registration Deadlines: April 30 for early bird $600 savings; June 12 for standard ticket price.

Who Should Attend the Data + AI Summit in 2025?

The Summit’s diverse program is designed to benefit roles across organizations—from strategic leaders to hands‑on practitioners.

• Executives & Decision‑Makers: CTOs, CIOs, VPs, and strategy leaders aligning AI with business objectives.
• Data Practitioners: Data engineers, scientists, ML engineers, and analysts deploying lakehouse and AI solutions.
• Researchers & Innovators: AI researchers and open‑source contributors exploring LLMs, generative AI, and MLOps.
• Startup Founders & Investors: Entrepreneurs and VCs scouting emerging tech and partnerships.
• Sector Specialists: Professionals from finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and government seeking AI‑driven advantage.

Who’s Attending Data + AI Summit?

This year’s attendees come from every corner of the globe and across a wide range of industries. Expect to join over 20,000 in‑person attendees and 60,000+ virtual participants from 140+ countries, representing enterprises, startups, academia, and government. 

This cross‑section of C‑suite executives, data engineers, ML researchers, and industry partners creates unparalleled networking and collaboration opportunities.

Why Should You Attend Data + AI Summit?

This summit offers excellent opportunities to learn, network, and level up your skills. If you’re seeking to deepen your technical knowledge, gain business insights, or grow your professional network, the Summit is designed with you in mind.

1. Cutting‑Edge Technologies: Sessions on Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg™, MLflow, Spark™, Unity Catalog, LangChain, and more.
2. Hands‑On Training & Certification: Limited‑seat, instructor‑led labs in lakehouse architecture, LLMs, MLOps, and data governance.
3. Unmatched Networking: Hackathons, Expo hall demos, evening meetups, and social events to forge lasting connections.
4. Strategic Insights & Career Growth: Keynotes by Ali Ghodsi, Dario Amodei, Matei Zaharia, and others offering actionable AI strategies.

Data + AI Summit Featured Speakers & Thought Leaders

Hear from some of the most influential voices shaping the future of data and AI.

Speaker	Title & Affiliation	Expertise & Significance
Ali Ghodsi	Co‑founder & CEO, Databricks	Driving Databricks’ AI vision and scalable ML platforms.
Dario Amodei	Co‑founder & CEO, Anthropic	Leading AI safety, ethics, and alignment research.
Matei Zaharia	CTO; Creator of Apache Spark™ & MLflow	Architect of the data lakehouse and open‑source analytics tools.
Pat Brown	Product Manager, FedEx	Showcasing scalable AI in logistics and supply chain.
Kasey Uhlenhuth	Director of Product Management, Databricks	Leading product innovations in data governance and security.

Key Topics & Themes To Be Discussed at Data + AI Summit 2025

Explore a broad range of topics tailored to modern data, AI, and analytics professionals. Sessions and workshops span all pillars of modern data + AI workflows—ensuring you walk away with end‑to‑end insights:

• Lakehouse Architecture & Governance: Delta Lake, Iceberg, Unity Catalog, secure data practices.
• Generative AI & LLMs: LangChain integrations, chain‑of‑thought prompting, open‑source models.
• MLOps & AI Ops: Productionizing ML with MLflow, Model Serving, CI/CD pipelines.
• Real‑Time & Streaming Analytics: Structured Streaming, DSPy, event‑driven architectures.
• Data Engineering at Scale: DLT, dbt, Spark optimizations for enterprise ETL/ELT.
• BI & Visualization: Databricks SQL, integrated dashboards, Power BI/Tableau connectors.

Data + AI Summit Registration Information

Ready to attend? Here’s what you need to know about registration tiers and deadlines.

• Early Bird: $1,295 ($600 savings) through April 30, 2025
• Standard: $1,895 from May 1 to June 12, 2025
• Group Rates: Discounts for 5+ attendees; special pricing for government, education, and nonprofits
• Includes: All keynotes, sessions, Expo, hackathon, and on‑demand recordings

Can You Attend Data + AI Summit 2025 For Free?

There’s good news if budget is a concern—you can still benefit by joining the event online. For those unable to travel, the Summit offers a free virtual pass granting live streaming of keynotes, chat‑based Q&A, and on‑demand access to select sessions post‑event.

Data + AI Summit 2025 Schedule & Agenda

Here’s what your days might look like during the four-day event. 

The four‑day agenda balances instructor‑led training, interactive workshops, collaborative hackathons, and evening networking meetups:

Day	Time	Activity
Mon–Thu	8:00 AM–12:00 PM	Training & Certification Labs
Mon–Thu	2:00 PM–6:00 PM	Hands‑On Workshops & Breakouts
Tue–Thu	8:00 AM–4:00 PM	Summit Hackathon
Mon–Wed	6:00 PM–9:00 PM	Evening Meetups & Networking Events

Data + AI Summit 2025 Venue & Accommodation

San Francisco’s Moscone Center offers a centrally located, state-of-the-art venue for the Summit. 

Nearby hotels with discounted rates include W San Francisco, Hyatt Regency SOMA, Marriott Marquis, Four Seasons, and Hilton Union Square—all within a half‑mile radius. 

Getting there is easy via BART (Powell St & Montgomery St), MUNI Metro, Caltrain, and airport shuttles.

Visit this page to know more about the accommodation options around the venue of the summit.

Data + AI Summit 2024 Highlights

A look at last year shows the scale and impact of this premier event. Reflecting on last year shows the event’s scale and impact: 16,000 in‑person attendees and over 60,000 virtual participants from 140+ countries. 

Major announcements included Delta Lake 3.0, GenAI tool integrations, and advances in Unity Catalog—praising the hands‑on labs and peer networking as catalysts for enterprise AI deployments.

How to Make the Most of Your Data + AI Summit 2025 Experience?

Planning ahead is key to getting the most value from this high-energy event. Here are a few tips to get the best out of this summit. 

1. Use the online agenda builder to bookmark must‑see keynotes and reserve training labs early.
2. Join the hackathon for practical problem‑solving.
3. Explore the Expo hall for partner demos, and attend evening meetups to grow your network.
4. Follow @Data_AI_Summit on X and join community Slack channels for real‑time updates and peer meetups.

Conclusion: The Databricks Data + AI Summit Kicks offin June 2025

There’s never been a better time to join the global data community. With early‑bird pricing ending on April 30, now is the time to commit to a transformative experience at Data + AI Summit 2025.

Join this summit on June 9–12 in San Francisco (and online) to learn from AI visionaries, network with 20,000+ peers, and gain practical tools to accelerate your data + AI initiatives. 

For questions, contact support@databricks.com or visit the FAQ page.

FAQs

Below are answers to common questions to help you finalize your Summit plans confidently: