DataTribe Meetup #7 - Data engineering and AI @ Snowflake

# DataTribe Meetup #7 - Data engineering and AI @ Snowflake

Date: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Location: Snowflake Office, Epicenter, Helsinki
⏰ Time: 17:00 – 20:00

Join the DataTribe Collective and the Snowflake User Group Helsinki for an evening of practical data engineering insights, community discussion, and networking—marking the start of a new collaboration as we look ahead to 2026.

After two years of growing a practical, community-driven data engineering and analytics meetup, DataTribe is entering its next phase with a new collaboration alongside the Snowflake User Group Helsinki—bringing joint events that combine real-world insights, strong speakers, and exposure to modern data platforms. Bringing on expertise from Neste, Finnair and Snowflake.

This meetup will be hosted at Snowflake’s new office at Epicenter, Helsinki.

Please note: RSVP on meetup.com does not guarantee entry.
Kindly complete the official registration via the Snowflake User Group page: https://usergroups.snowflake.com/events/details/snowflake-helsinki-presents-snowflake-finland-user-group-helsinki-february-2026-at-epicenter/

️ Agenda
17:00 – 17:20
Doors Open, Snacks & Mingling
Arrive, grab some food, and connect with fellow data professionals.
17:20 – 17:30
Opening Words
Hosts: Mika Heino (Snowflake User Group Helsinki) & Elvira Gizatullina (DataTribe Collective)
17:30 – 18:10
Miquel Peredo Zürcher, Lead Data Engineer at Neste — Presentation & Q&A
(Topic details to be announced)
18:10 – 18:50
Venkata Varanasi, Data Platform Architect at Finnair — Presentation & Q&A
(Topic details to be announced)
18:50 – 19:00
☕ Short Break
19:00 – 19:30
Elli Pennanen, Senior Partner Solution Engineer at Snowflake — Presentation & Q&A
(Topic details to be announced)
19:30 – 20:00
Open Networking & Mingling
20:00
Doors Close

Event Info
Venue: Snowflake Office, Epicenter, Helsinki
Food & Drink: Snacks provided
Audience: Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Platform Engineers, Data Architects, and data-curious professionals
Format: In-person, technical talks + Q&A + networking
Note: Photos may be taken for community recap and marketing. Attendance implies consent, always used respectfully.

About DataTribe
DataTribe Collective is a community for data professionals who value practical knowledge, honest conversations, and learning from real production experiences.

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