Genie One, Databricks Apps | CI/CD Automation, Roadmap and more...

Welcome to the UAE Databricks Meetup - November 2026

Join us for a fun evening packed with Databricks insights, real-world use cases, expert speakers, and networking with the local Databricks community.

Agenda:
19:00 – 19:30 | Arrival & Networking
Meet fellow data professionals, practitioners, and Databricks enthusiasts

19:30 – 19:40 | Opening Remarks & Introductions
Opening remarks from the organisers

19:40 – 21:00 | Sessions
Hear from your peers on practical Databricks and AI insights.
Food will be served during the sessions.

21:00 onwards | Drinks & Networking
Continue the conversations over drinks and informal networking

Session 1 - Databricks Genie One
Javier Martinez – AI & Data Science Team Lead, Leading Petroleum Retailer

Session 2 - Deep Dive into Databricks: Databricks Apps | CI/CD Automation
Balakumar Seetharaman - Snr Data & AI engineer, Leading UAE Bank
Murali Krishnan - Lead AI Data Engineer - Data Transformation & Innovation, Leading UAE Bank

Session 3 - Databricks Roadmap
Alexander Burton – UAE Account Executive, Databricks

Date and Location:
📅 Date: 27th August 2026
🕠 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Venue: Five Iron Members Lounge, The Westin, Dubai Marina

Join us for a fantastic evening of learning and networking at the UAE Databricks User Group!