Join us in Lisbon for a friendly, in-person evening bringing together the local Databricks, data and AI community to unpack the biggest announcements and takeaways from Data + AI Summit 2026.

Fresh from the Summit, Simon Whiteley, CTO at Advancing Analytics and Databricks MVP, will be joined by Javier Gallardo from Databricks for a practical recap of what was announced, what it means for data and AI teams, and where Databricks is heading next.

Rather than just running through slides and product names, we’ll focus on the changes that matter most to practitioners and leaders: how the platform is evolving, what teams should be paying attention to, and how the latest developments could shape real-world data and AI projects over the coming months.

As always, this event is also about community. It’s a chance to meet others working with Databricks in Portugal, swap ideas, ask questions, and build useful professional relationships in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

We’ll open from 17:00 local time for arrivals and networking, with talks starting at 17:45, and the evening will wrap up at 20:00.

Location:
Avila Spaces, 52 Avenida Dom João II, Lisboa, 1990-096

Agenda

17:00 – 17:45 | Check-in & Welcome
Arrive, grab a drink, and meet the local Databricks community.

17:45 – 18:00 | Kick-off
Welcome from the Databricks and Advancing Analytics teams, with an introduction to the evening and what to expect.

18:00 – 19:20 | Data + AI Summit 2026 Recap
The biggest announcements, practical takeaways, and what they mean for data and AI teams
Speakers: Simon Whiteley (CTO, Advancing Analytics & Databricks MVP) and Javier Gallardo (Databricks)

• Key announcements from Data + AI Summit 2026

• What the latest Databricks updates mean in practice

• Where the platform is heading next

• What data and AI teams should be thinking about now

19:20 – 19:30 | Wrap-up & Q&A
Key takeaways, open questions, and what’s next for the Lisbon user group.

19:30 – 20:30 | Networking, Food & Drinks
Meet the speakers, Databricks team and the wider community.