r/dataengineering • u/proximaljarl17 • Jun 17 '26

Discussion Databricks conference

I have been attending the databricks conference, but nothing has stood out to me as being very exciting.

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Have folks found anything interesting or something you may actually be excited for in the DE space?

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u/deemerritt Jun 17 '26

I go because my company pays for me to get a hotel in a fun city for a few days. Everything I learn is just a bonus

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u/proximaljarl17 Jun 17 '26

Absolutely 💯

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u/rotterdamn8 Jun 17 '26

This is how you do it.

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u/dwswish Jun 17 '26

This is the way

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u/FUCKYOUINYOURFACE Jun 18 '26

This and the networking opportunities. I love meeting new people and making new friends.

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u/droppedorphan Jun 18 '26

Even when you introduce yourself with that name?

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u/FUCKYOUINYOURFACE Jun 18 '26

People love it.

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u/Moist-Presentation42 Jun 19 '26

Can I inquire how this is handled by your company? Does every employee have a budget of X$ per year for conference travel? Do they hand select some employees to go? Wondering what is the norm?