DATA + AI SUMMIT 2025

Databricks
Executive Forum

June 9–12, 2025
San Francisco

Executive Forum is now SOLD OUT. If you're interested in programming opportunities at Summit, please reach out to your Databricks representative for more information

 

This invitation-only event brings together leaders to learn strategies and best practices on how to scale data and AI within your organization.

 

The Executive Forum includes:

  • A complimentary Data + AI Summit pass
  • Includes access to the Executive Lounge on Monday, June 9–Thursday, June 12 as well as the data strategy track, industry experiences, and more!
  • Elevated breakfast, lunch, snacks and entertainment
  • Reserved VIP seating at the Data + AI Summit keynotes
  • Exclusive welcome and closing receptions
  • See the full Agenda HERE

Speakers

Andy
Kofoid

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President, Global Field Operations,

Databricks

Arsalan
Tavakoli

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Co-founder and SVP, Field Engineering,

Databricks

Ron
Gabrisko

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Chief Revenue Officer,

Databricks

Jonathan
Keller

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VP, Product,

Databricks

Shant
Hovsepian

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CTO, Data Warehousing,

Databricks

Craig
Wiley

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Sr. Director, Product,

Databricks

Richard
Masters

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VP Data & AI,

Virgin Atlantic

Zia
Mansoor

/

CVP Data and AI,

Microsoft

Vishal
Talwar

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Senior Managing Director & Chief Growth Officer,

Accenture

Nana
Yaw E

/

Data Executive,

FanDuel

Week at a Glance

See the full Executive Forum agenda HERE

Mon

12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Executive Lounge Open

1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Executive Meetings

9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Data Strategy Sessions

Tue

9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Executive Meetings

9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Executive Lounge Open

9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Data Strategy Sessions

9:10 AM–5:00 PM

Industry Forums

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Executive Forum Welcome Reception

Wed

8:00 AM–11:00 AM

Keynote

11:30 AM–1:00 PM

Executive Forum Lunch

12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Executive Meetings

1:00 PM–4:15 PM

Executive Forum General Session

4:30 PM–6:00 PM

Executive Forum Closing Reception

Thu

8:00 AM–2:00 PM

Executive Lounge Open

9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Keynote

1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Executive Meetings

Agenda

See the full Summit Agenda HERE

12:00–6:00 PM
Executive Lounge Open

Executive Experience, Moscone West, Level 3

12:00–2:00 PM
Lunch and Networking

Executive Experience, Moscone West, Level 3

1:00–5:00 PM
Executive Meetings

Meeting Center, Moscone West, Level 3

Why Attend

Hear from leaders and experts on the challenges facing every industry today — from data strategies to evolving platform integrations.

FRONTIERS OF DATA + AI

Leverage AI

Take a look at the larger landscape that the lakehouse lives in and learn how to leverage your data and AI on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.

FOUNDATIONS OF TRUST

Data Security and Governance

Through use cases and peer discussions, discover what’s driving so much focus on data security and governance — and why data professionals are zeroing in on new ways to tackle their data and AI.

INNOVATION AND MITIGATION

Go Further

From strategic insights and lessons learned, we’ll share blueprints and best practices on how to scale and accelerate your business — through technology and your workforce.

Explore More

As part of the Executive Forum, you’ll also have access to other executive tracks and programs throughout Data + AI Summit.

Industry Forums

Join industry thought leaders across 12 Forums and learn how they’re modernizing their data estate, enabling all of their analytics, from BI, to AI to AI Agents in the context of industry.

Data Strategy

The Data Strategy track at Data + AI Summit is built for execs driving transformation. Learn from leaders at JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard & more. Get real-world strategies to scale AI, governance & impact.

Executive Meetings

Schedule a strategic conversation that will align your data + AI goals with Databricks’ strategy to help you drive growth. Be sure to review the Executive Meeting Primer and schedule a session through your Databricks Account Team.