Special Event - Databricks Meet up with Ari Kaplan

Special Databricks Brisbane Meet up

We have the fortunate pleasure to have our Global head of Databricks Evangelism and a pioneer in sports analytics Ari Kaplan to present and discuss with us on the transformative power of Data and AI for organisations of all sizes.

Drawing on his unique journey from revolutionising Major League Baseball’s use of analytics (the real-life inspiration for Moneyball) to shaping enterprise AI strategies worldwide, Ari has a unique point of view about how data intelligence platforms are democratising access to advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.From his experience as well as his role as a global evangelist for Databricks, he is able to address the biggest challenges organisations face in scaling AI—including data governance, silos, and responsible deployment—and reveal how unified data platforms and synthetic data are enabling secure, cost-effective, and impactful AI at scale.Ari will share actionable insights on:

• Moving beyond AI pilot purgatory to drive measurable business outcomes
• The evolving landscape of generative AI, small language models, and domain-specific intelligence
• The critical role of data governance and transparency
• Storytelling and communication strategies to bridge the gap between technical teams and business leadership
• The future of data agents and how organisations can leverage them for predictive power and competitive advantage

Agenda:

• Ari Kaplan (45mins)
• Use cases, technical questions, networking (45mins)

Time: 12.30pm
Location: Mantel, Level 8, 133 Mary St, Brisbane