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Data + AI Summit


June 15-18, 2026, San Francisco, CA


Join Slalom at Data + AI Summit to see how organizations are moving from AI experimentation to production on Databricks - across systems, teams, and decisions. Connect with our team to learn how we build, govern, and scale AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.


Connect with us at Data + AI Summit

Slalom is proud to be an Innovator Sponsor at Data + AI Summit and to connect with leaders putting data and AI to work at scale. Visit our booth for hands-on demos and see how Databricks enables data, analytics, and AI that runs across your business—from data and analytics to decisions and workflows. Hear real customer stories on what it takes to move from experimentation to production with the governance, ownership, and confidence to scale.

Throughout the week, we are hosting events at Minna Gallery and showcasing industry-specific solutions and Brickbuilder accelerators designed to bring AI to life in real-world contexts. As a Databricks Platinum partner with over a decade of partnership, we combine deep industry expertise with proven technical capabilities to turn platform potential into AI that operates across the business and delivers measurable outcomes.


Speaking sessions

Join our experts as they share insights on the latest trends in scaling AI through modern data platforms, trusted governance frameworks, and agent-driven delivery models on Databricks. All sessions are open to Data + AI Summit attendees.

Scale What Works: Modernization, ROI, and Adoption on Databricks

Scale What Works: Modernization, ROI, and Adoption on Databricks

Scaling enterprise AI takes more than models. Learn a proven Databricks framework that modernizes data, proves ROI, and drives adoption.

Speakers

  • Sebastian Richters, Senior Director, Global Databricks Business Unit, Slalom
Coming soon
The Gifts of the MAGI: Delivering Secure, Repeatable, and Explainable AI

The Gifts of the MAGI: Delivering Secure, Repeatable, and Explainable AI

See how Centene’s MAGI framework brings runtime governance to agentic AI, ensuring compliance, consistency, and auditability at scale.

Speakers:

  • Guneeti Sharma, Sr. Principal in AI, Slalom
  • Barrett C. Foat, Senior Director, Machine Learning, Centene
  • Mark Tabor, Senior Manager, Machine Learning, Centene
Coming soon
LakeFoundry: The Databricks-Native Delivery Platform for Spec-Driven Autonomous Software Building

LakeFoundry: The Databricks-Native Delivery Platform for Spec-Driven Autonomous Software Building

Learn how LakeFoundry helps teams turn ideas into governed, production-grade Databricks solutions using autonomous agents.

Speaker:

  • Soumya Ghosh, Global Head of Databricks Center of Excellence, Slalom
Coming soon

Exclusive Slalom events

Join us for curated networking experiences during Data + AI Summit. These exclusive events offer deeper engagement opportunities with Slalom thought leaders and industry experts.

All in on AI. All in on Context. Welcome Reception

All in on AI. All in on Context. Welcome Reception

Kick off the week with peers across industries and conversations about shaping the future of AI.

June 15, 2026 6–9 p.m. PT
Minna Gallery
Pre-event registration required 
Agentic AI Built on Context: Redefining Experience & Brand Loyalty | Panel & Lunch

Agentic AI Built on Context: Redefining Experience & Brand Loyalty | Panel & Lunch

Join us for an exclusive networking lunch exploring how leading travel, hospitality, and retail organizations are turning AI into a true driver of brand and revenue.

June 16, 2026 11 a.m.–1 p.m. PT
Minna Gallery
This is an invite-only gathering. Reach out to our team to learn more.
Building the Contextual  Intelligence Engine for AI-First Marketing  |  Panel & Reception

Building the Contextual Intelligence Engine for AI-First Marketing  |  Panel & Reception

Join the conversation on what’s next for marketing and the customer journey.

June 16, 2026 7–9 p.m. PT
Minna Gallery
This is an invite-only gathering. Reach out to our team to learn more.
Activating Data with Context for Smarter Insurance Decisions  | Panel & Lunch

Activating Data with Context for Smarter Insurance Decisions  | Panel & Lunch

Join industry leaders to discuss how insurers are simplifying data and embedding AI to drive faster, more confident decisions at scale.

June 17, 2026 11 a.m.–1 p.m. PT
Minna Gallery
This is an invite-only gathering. Reach out to our team to learn more.
Intelligence Advantage: Healthcare & Life Sciences | Dinner & Panel 

Intelligence Advantage: Healthcare & Life Sciences | Dinner & Panel 

Good food, great company, and a conversation on what’s next in patient care.

June 17, 2026 6–7:30 p.m. PT
Minna Gallery
This is an invite-only gathering. Reach out to our team to learn more.
Winning the Moment: AI-Ready Data for CME | Dinner & Panel 

Winning the Moment: AI-Ready Data for CME | Dinner & Panel 

See how leading media and entertainment brands are using AI to understand audiences and deliver real-time, connected experiences at scale.

June 17, 2026 6–7:30 p.m. PT
Minna Gallery
This is an invite-only gathering. Reach out to our team to learn more.

Featured solutions

Join us at Minna Gallery to experience live demos and connect with our team about how our solutions can move your business forward.


GenDocIQ

GenDocIQ enables enterprises to extract, reason, and act on insights from unstructured documents using generative AI. Built on Databricks, it unifies data, accelerates analysis, and streamlines decisions across regulated and unregulated industries.


AI Value Platform

Discover Slalom’s AI Value Platform to see how it helps organizations realize the full potential of their AI investments by forecasting total cost of ownership, return on investment, and risk. Built for Databricks, the platform enables smarter prioritization and confident scaling of AI initiatives.


Insurance 360

Built on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, Insurance 360 unifies policyholder data to build better experiences, reduce friction, and support smarter decisions across policy and claims.



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Featured solution

Kawasaki Heavy Industries


Learn how Kawasaki is leveraging intelligent products to make it easier and less expensive for U.S. rail companies to keep their tracks safe—with help from Slalom, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Databricks.



Meet our leaders 

Connect with Slalom executives attending Data + AI Summit. Our leaders are available for one-on-one discussions about your business challenges and opportunities.


Ryan Gifford

Managing Director, Global Leader for Data and AI

Ryan leads Slalom’s global data and AI practice, partnering with clients to unlock value through modern data platforms and AI-driven transformation.

Sebastian Richters

Senior Director, Global Databricks Business Unit

Sebastian leads Slalom’s global Databricks Business Unit, helping organizations modernize their data platforms and scale AI through strategic partnerships.

Soumya Ghosh

Global Head of Databricks Center of Excellence

Soumya is the head of Slalom’s Databricks Center of Excellence, delivering impactful data and AI solutions across industries through deep technical and domain expertise.

Noel Anson

Director, Databricks Business Unit

Noel leads Slalom’s Databricks Business Unit in the U.S., helping organizations deliver large-scale data and AI transformations that drive measurable impact.

Cameron Shotwell

Databricks Regional GTM Lead

Cameron designs data and AI architectures that integrate generative intelligence into enterprise systems to enhance decision-making and improve how organizations operate.

Pragathi Sharma

Principal Solution Lead

Pragathi is a Databricks Champion who helps teams solve complex challenges and accelerate delivery through scalable data and AI solutions.






FAQs

You’ll find us at booth #645.

Slalom-hosted events are designed for current customers and prospects. Some gatherings are invite-only or require advance registration. Connect with your Slalom contact to learn more.

Slalom does not offer discounted registration codes.

Yes. We’ll be holding live demos at booth #645 throughout the conference. You can also request to schedule a one-on-one meeting with a Slalom Databricks expert during the conference.

Contact your Slalom account representative to schedule a one-on-one discussion with a Slalom Databricks expert in our private meeting lounge at Minna Gallery located just 1.5 blocks from Moscone Center. 

Slalom is hosting three 20-minute theater sessions at the Data + AI Summit (dates, times, and locations TBD):

  1. Scale What Works: Modernization, ROI, and Adoption on Databricks

    Scaling enterprise AI takes more than models. Learn a proven Databricks framework that modernizes data, proves ROI, and drives adoption.
    Sign up: https://www.databricks.com/dataaisummit

  2. The Gifts of the MAGI: Delivering Secure, Repeatable, and Explainable AI

    See how Centene’s MAGI framework brings runtime governance to agentic AI, ensuring compliance, consistency, and auditability at scale.
    Sign up: https://www.databricks.com/dataaisummit

  3. LakeFoundry: The Databricks-Native Delivery Platform for Spec-Driven Autonomous Software Building

    Learn how LakeFoundry helps teams turn ideas into governed, production-grade Databricks solutions using autonomous agents.
    Sign up: https://www.databricks.com/dataaisummit

Explore our insights and customer stories on Slalom.com.



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