DATA + AI SUMMIT 2026

Databricks
Executive Forum

June 15–18, 2026
San Francisco
EXECUTIVE FORUM IS SOLD OUT

Event Sponsor

Accenture

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

 

The Executive Forum is an invitation-only experience for senior leaders responsible for scaling data and AI across the enterprise. The forum focuses on practical strategies, peer lessons and executive perspectives on moving from experimentation to real business impact.

 

The Executive Forum includes:

 

  • Complimentary Data + AI Summit pass
  • Access to the Executive Lounge, data strategy track and industry experiences
  • Hosted meals and executive networking
  • VIP seating or private keynote streaming
  • Invitation-only welcome and closing receptions
Arsalan Tavakoli

Speakers

Arsalan Tavakoli

Arsalan
Tavakoli

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Co-founder and SVP, Field Engineering,

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andy kofoid

Andy
Kofoid

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President, Global Field Operations,

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ron gabrisko

Ron
Gabrisko

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Chief Revenue Officer,

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Craig Wiley

Craig
Wiley

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VP, AI,

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Naveen Zutshi

Naveen
Zutshi

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CIO,

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Omar Khawaja

Omar
Khawaja

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VP Field CISO,

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Agenda

See the full Summit Agenda HERE

10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Executive Lounge Open
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Executive Meetings

Executive Experience, Moscone West, Level 3

4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Executive Forum Welcome Reception

Executive Experience, Moscone West, Level 3

Why Attend

Hear directly from senior leaders and peers on how enterprises turn data and AI strategy into execution while navigating scale, security and real-world operating constraints.

AI STRATEGY & DIRECTION

Leverage AI

Gain clarity on where enterprise data and AI platforms are headed and how leading organizations are applying agentic AI across analytics, applications and operations to drive durable business outcomes.

SECURITY & GOVERNANCE

Building Trust at Scale

Learn how enterprises are addressing security, governance and compliance as AI scales. Explore practical approaches to protecting data, managing risk and enabling teams to move faster without losing control.

SCALING & EXECUTION

From Pilot to Production

Hear from peers who have moved beyond pilots to production. Take away proven operating models, lessons learned and concrete patterns for scaling data and AI across teams, workloads and the business.

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

Connect with peers across 10+ industry forums that will dive into the convergence of data and AI — from BI and conversational analytics to agentic AI systems — in the context of the unique challenges of your industry.

Data Strategy

The Data Strategy track is built for leaders driving transformation. Learn from executives at Nasdaq, Barclays, L'Oréal, Santander, and more. Get real-world strategies to scale agentic AI, govern at speed, and deliver impact.

Executive Meetings

Schedule a strategic conversation that will align your data and 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.