Name: Data + AI Summit 2025
Start: 2025-06-11T18:40:00.000Z
End: 2025-06-12T00:30:00.000Z

Wednesday, June 11 (UTC)

June 12

ON DEMAND

Keynote Analysis

TheCUBE’s John Furrier and George Gilbert unpack the biggest announcements from the Databricks Data + AI Summit 2025 keynote. They explore Databricks’ transformation into an AI operating system, spotlighting the launch of Lakebase and a deeper push into operational transactional databases.

The analysts examine Databricks’ growing AI stack, including the new Agent Bricks framework and support for the Model Context Protocol. Gilbert underscores how these innovations pave the way for agent-native development with built-in monitoring and enterprise-grade performance.

Keynotes from JPMorgan Chase and Anthropic add real-world weight, offering insights into AI’s trajectory in finance and foundational model evolution. The conversation delivers a front-row view of Databricks’ strategic vision at a pivotal moment in AI platform development.

George Gilbert
Principal Analyst, Data & AI SiliconANGLE & theCUBE
ON DEMAND

Steve Sobel & Andrew Ferguson, Databricks

Steve Sobel, global leader, Startup and Venture Programs, at Databricks Inc., and Andrew Ferguson, vice president at Databricks Ventures, join theCUBE’s John Furrier at the Databricks Data + AI Summit 2025. The conversation explores Databricks' growing role in supporting startups and accelerating innovation through its Ventures and ecosystem programs.

Ferguson highlights the evolution of Databricks Ventures and the value of programs such as “Built on Databricks” in providing startups with technical alignment and go-to-market support. Sobel shares how Databricks’ infrastructure, credits and mentorship fuel early-stage development and drive momentum in AI innovation.

Ferguson and Sobel reflect on the Lakehouse journey and Databricks’ emergence as a central platform for agent-native startups. The discussion captures how Databricks is building an ecosystem designed to scale the next generation of AI-driven companies.

Steve Sobel
Global Industry Leader-Comms, Media & Entertainment Databricks

Andrew Ferguson
VP, Databricks Ventures Databricks
ON DEMAND

Pete Sonsini, Laude Ventures | Databricks Data+AI Summit 2025

Pete Sonsini, co-founder and general partner at Laude Ventures, joins theCUBE’s John Furrier at the Databricks Data + AI Summit 2025. A longtime investor in enterprise software, Sonsini shares insights from his transition from NEA to launching Laude Ventures with Andy Konwinski.

The conversation explores how Laude Ventures backs deeply technical, research-driven founders shaping the next wave of innovation. Sonsini reflects on investment experiences with Databricks, VMware and Perplexity, and the power of academic depth in enterprise software success.

He emphasizes the growing opportunities in cloud-first, AI-native companies and the importance of staying agile in a rapidly evolving landscape. The segment offers a seasoned look at what it takes to build and back the future of intelligent enterprise tech.

Pete Sonsini
Co-founder and General Partner Laude Ventures
ON DEMAND

Richard Masters, Virgin Atlantic & Samuel Bonamigo, Databricks

Richard Masters, vice president of data and AI at Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd., and Samuel Bonamigo, senior vice president and general manager of EMEA Databricks at Databricks Inc., join theCUBE’s John Furrier at the Databricks Data + AI Summit 2025. The conversation explores how modern data platforms are reshaping business operations and unlocking real-time value.

Masters shares how Virgin Atlantic leverages Databricks for full operational visibility and rapid prototyping with VibeCoding. Bonamigo highlights Databricks’ momentum across EMEA and the success of the summit, which drew over 20,000 attendees.

The discussion emphasizes democratizing access to data tools through the Databricks Free Edition and the practical return on investment of serverless computing and Unity. Masters notes that Databricks’ approach to data engineering enhances both productivity and creativity.

Richard Masters
VP, Data & AI Virgin Atlantic

Samuel Bonamigo
SVP & GM, EMEA Databricks
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Michael Armbrust, Databricks

Michael Armbrust, distinguished software engineer at Databricks Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier at the Databricks Data + AI Summit 2025. A founding contributor to Databricks, Armbrust discusses the evolution of the company’s data architecture and the innovations powering its next phase.

The conversation covers the development of Lakeflow and Delta Table, as well as the shift toward declarative pipelines and streamlined ELT processes. Armbrust explains how Unity Catalog enhances governance while empowering domain experts to take greater control over data workflows.

Key takeaways include the convergence of OLTP and analytics, the growing importance of Spark SQL, and the impact of simplified data management at scale. Armbrust shares how innovations like Lakeflow are changing what’s possible in modern data engineering.

Michael Armbrust
Distinguished Software Engineer Databricks
ON DEMAND

Patrick Wendell, Databricks

Patrick Wendell
Cofounder & VP of Engineering Databricks
ON DEMAND

Craig Wiley, Databricks

Craig Wiley
Sr. Director of Product, Mosaic AI Databricks
ON DEMAND

Stephen Orban, Databricks & George Fraser, Fivetran

Stephen Orban
SVP, Product Ecosystem & Partnerships Databricks

George Fraser
CEO Fivetran
ON DEMAND

Shanku Niyogi, Databricks & Marc Geall, SAP

Shanku Niyogi
VP, Product Management Databricks

Marc Geall
SVP, Head of Product Technology & Experience, Data & Analytics SAP
ON DEMAND

Jonathan Frankle, Databricks

Jonathan Frankle
Chief AI Scientist Databricks
ON DEMAND

Omar Khawaja, Databricks

Omar Khawaja
CISO Databricks
ON DEMAND

Jonathan Keller, Databricks

Jonathan Keller
VP, Product Management Databricks