Join us for an engaging evening as we kick off our very first virtual meetup for the Queens NY Databricks User Group (QNY-DUG)! 🎉💻Whether you’re based in Queens, elsewhere in NYC, or joining from anywhere around the world, this session is designed to bring our community together and set the foundation for what’s ahead.🗓️ Virtual Event Agenda1️⃣ Welcome & Group Introduction (Brief)• Intro to QNY-DUG (LinkedIn)• Speaker introduction• Vision for the community2️⃣ Introduction to Data Engineering• What is data engineering?3️⃣ Introduction to Databricks• What is Databricks? • Sign up to Databricks Free Edition (for learning and personal use)• Sign up to Databricks Community.4️⃣ What’s to Come• Future meetup themes• Technical deep dives• Community-led sessions• How you can get involved as a speaker (Proposal Form)5️⃣ Virtual Networking & Introductions 🤝• Meet fellow technologist, hobbyists and professionals• Share your background and aspirations• Open Q&A and discussionThis is more than a meetup — it’s the beginning of a strong, inclusive data community centered in Queens with a global reach. 🌎🚀We’re actively looking for passionate members who want to present on data engineering, analytics, AI, or ML in future sessions. If you’re interested in speaking at an upcoming virtual event, let us know!📅 Join us online, connect from wherever you are, and help shape the future of QNY-DUG. See you there!