Databricks data intelligence day

21 May 2026 09:00 - 17:00

Join us for an in-person, hands-on experience where you’ll see the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform in action. Explore architecture, cost, and governance in real time, discuss AI and BI use cases with our experts, and walk away with a clear, executive-level roadmap for turning Databricks into tangible business value.This is not your typical, sales-driven session. No slides, no distractions, just live technology at your fingertips.

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21 May 2026 09:00 - 17:00

8 hours

Brusselsesteenweg 6, bus 101, Ledeberg (Gentbrugge)

English

Target audience: Data managers, CIO's, data leaders, analysts, and IT professionals

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After a highly successful first edition, we’re excited to bring back our Databricks Data Intelligence Day. Join us for an in-person, hands-on experience where you’ll see the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform in action. Explore architecture, cost, and governance in real time, discuss AI and BI use cases with our experts, and walk away with a clear, executive-level roadmap for turning Databricks into tangible business value.This is not your typical, sales-driven session. No slides, no distractions, just live technology at your fingertips.

Agenda

09:00 - 09:30: Welcome & Breakfast
-Registration, introductions, and light breakfast

09:30 - 10:15: Introduction to the Azure Databricks Lakehouse
-Strategic overview: Simplifying your data and AI landscape
-How the Lakehouse model drives efficiency and innovation

10:15 - 11:00: Delta Lake: Data Reliability & Performance
-Ensuring high-quality, trusted data for decision-making
-Business impact of robust data reliability and speed

11:00 - 11:15: Break

11:15 - 12:00: Unity Catalog: Fine-Grained Governance for Data & AI
- Enabling safe, data-driven innovation

12:00 - 13:00: Catered Lunch & Networking
- Relax and connect with peers
- Informal discussions with Databricks experts

13:00 - 14:00: Data Engineering & Streaming
- Strategic benefits of streaming data for decision-making

14:00 - 15:00: Databricks SQL & BI: Data Warehousing
- Enabling self-service analytics across teams

15:00 - 15:15: Break

15:15 - 16:00: End-to-End Data Science and Machine Learning
- Real-world examples of AI/ML business impact

16:00 - 17:00: Wrap-Up & Q&A
- Roadmapping next steps and certification paths
- How to enable your teams for long-term success

After this session you'll be able to...

✅ How the Databricks Lakehouse architecture unifies data, analytics, and AI to drive business value.

✅ What strategic advantages Delta Lake and Unity Catalog offer for data reliability, compliance, and governance.

✅ How modern data engineering, real-time streaming, and self-service BI accelerate time-to-insight.

✅ How to scale AI and ML initiatives from pilot to production with clear next steps for your team’s enablement.

Teacher / speaker

Nick Verhelst

www.plainsight.pro/

Nick Verhelst is a Data Analytics Consultant at Plainsight with a background in quantum physics and a knack for turning complex challenges into clear, pragmatic solutions. Guided by the mantra “Make it work, make it right, make it fast,” he specializes in designing data-driven solutions that deliver real value. Nick is a continuous learner and enthusiastic coach, passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others grow, both professionally and personally.