Name: Copenhagen dbt Meetup vol. 8
Start: 2025-11-26T16:30:00.000Z
Location: Lunar

The 12th edition of the Belgium dbt Meetup will take place in Louvain-La-Neuve on November 5th.

dbt Meetups are networking events open to all folks working with data! Talks predominantly focus on community members' experience with dbt, however, you'll catch presentations on broader topics such as analytics engineering, data stacks, data ops, modeling, testing, and team structures.

🏠Venue Host & Catering Provider: IBA Headquarters, Chem. du Cyclotron 3, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
🤝Organizers: Sam Debruyn & Kaan Kizilirmak

To attend, please read the Health and Safety Policy and Terms of Participation: [https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy](https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy)

Our venue has capacity limits, so please only RSVP if you intend to come. Reach out - send a message in #local-belgium on Slack - if you need to cancel last minute or change your RSVP status on the Meetup to "Not Going."

📝**Agenda**:

* 18h00: welcome with food & drinks
* 18h45: start presentations
* 20h15: networking & drinks

🗣️**Presentations:**

**Using dbt to manage your data warehouse**
In this twofold session, I'll cover how we've used dbt to bring order in heaps of SQL statements used to manage a datawarehouse. I'd like to share how dbt made our team more efficient and our data warehouse more resilient. Secondly, I'll highlight why dbt enabled a way forward on supporting low-code applications: by leveraging our data warehouse as a backend.
I'll dive into systemic design, application architecture & data modelling. Tools/tech covered will be SQL, Trino, Outsystems, GIT, Airflow and of course dbt!
Expect practical insights, architectural patterns, and lessons learned from a real-world implementation.

*by Kobe Thuwis, Data Engineer @ Infofarm*
*Turning coffee into code ☕*
*I'm a passionate data engineer who loves diving into technical challenges and building robust, scalable solutions.*

**From chaos to control - how we scaled dbt for 150 analysts and engineers**
Managing dbt for 150 analytics engineers meant evolving from fragmented dbt Core projects to unified standards, migrating to dbt Cloud. We solved security risks and inconsistent practices through standardization and centralized workflows, while maintaining our Airflow orchestration. Challenges remain in balancing governance with analyst autonomy at scale.

*by Mathias Lavaert, Principal Data Engineer @ DPG Media*
*Mathias has a decade of experience working on several data-intensive projects in various roles, ranging from engineer to enterprise data architect. Currently he helps DPG Media to transition to a data mesh architecture as a Principal Data Engineer. Mathias lives on the outskirts of Brussels with his wife. Together they're building a small farm specialized in breeding Herdwick sheep.*

**Fusion360**
Let's explore the capabilities of dbt's brand-new engine: **Fusion**.
We’ll explore it from different angles, such as performance, functionalities, and how it transforms the developer experience.

*by Kaan Kizilirmak, Data Engineer at IBA*
*A data engineer with an analytical focus. My career trajectory began in mechatronics and automation, transitioned towards cloud data engineering.*

**We are always looking for speakers!**
To submit a session for one of the next meetups, please use our [Sessionize page](https://sessionize.com/analytics-engineering-belgium/).
Are you in doubt if you're ready to give a talk? Check out [dbt Labs's guide on how to deliver a fantastic presentation](https://www.getdbt.com/community/speaking-at-a-meetup/)!

➡️ Join the dbt Slack community: [https://www.getdbt.com/community/](https://www.getdbt.com/community/)
🤝 For the best Meetup experience, make sure to join the [#local-belgium](https://getdbt.slack.com/archives/C03GG7B4G56) channel in dbt Slack ([https://slack.getdbt.com/](https://slack.getdbt.com/))!

dbt is the standard in data transformation, used by over 40,000 organizations worldwide. Through the application of software engineering best practices like modularity, version control, testing, and documentation, dbt’s analytics engineering workflow helps teams work more efficiently to produce data the entire organization can trust.

Learn more: [https://www.getdbt.com/](https://www.getdbt.com/)

Belgium dbt Meetup

Sam Debruyn

Piotr Siemiński

Nemish

Kenneth Moens

Kaan Kizilirmak

Ahmet Eren

Renaud liber

Parvin Abdurahmanov

Nadezhda Avramovska

Corentin

Bilel

Igor

Cristiano Zanoli

Florian

Ramon Suarez

lobet.martin

Nicolas Jonckheere

Senne Vanstraelen

Jesse Vanhaeren

juliette ponnet

Belgium dbt Meetup #12 (in-person)

IBA International Headquarters

🤩 **BRATISLAVA dbt MEETUP #6** is coming up with expert talks on the hottest topics in data & AI. Come along to learn, connect with peers, and expand your network.

At Volume 6, experts from Slido and Muziker will take the stage to share insights from practical experience and give you the guidance you need.

**\-\- LINE\-UP \-\-**

1️⃣ **ENTERPRISE dbt AT SCALE: MULTI-COUNTRY E-COMMERCE DATA ARCHITECTURE WITH CLICKHOUSE**
*with Lukáš Kozelnický, Senior Data Engineer at Muziker*

Lukáš will walk us through the production-grade dbt implementation that powers Muziker, Europe's leading musical instrument e-commerce platform operating across 30+ countries. He will explore the data warehouse that:

* Handles complex multi-currency operations;
* Integrates 50+ data sources;
* Features sophisticated AI-powered inventory optimisation.

Let’s compare Muziker’s setup 4 years ago with their data platform today to see what has changed in the analytics world, how the new approach empowers the business, and how the data culture at the company has changed to support this shift.

**2️⃣ WHAT IS PERSONALISATION WITHOUT DATA?**
*with Michaela Truchanová (Miši), Analytics Engineer at Slido*

Using email personalisation tools is not enough. True impact comes when your efforts are powered by data that is always consistent and unified across systems.

In this session, Miši will show us how Slido leverages dbt models to drive engaging client communication while ensuring that data remains accurate and harmonised throughout all systems.

**\-\- THIS EVENT IS PERFECT FOR \-\-**

* People across the entire spectrum of data roles and levels;
* Tech folks who want to keep expanding their knowledge and networks;
* Business leaders who want to see how data & AI technology powers modern enterprises;
* All data & AI enthusiasts.

Join the data community, learn from experts, and expand your network.

**\-\- ADMISSION \-\-**
Admission FREE, but seats are limited, so book yours by RSVP-ing Yes to this event.

**\-\- SCHEDULE \-\-**
17:45 – 18:00: Check-in
18:00 – 18:05: Welcome
18:05 – 18:35: Talk #1 + Q&A
18:40 – 19:10: Talk #2 + Q&A
19:15 – 21:00: Networking & 🍕

**\-\- WHEN & WHERE \-\-**
THE SPOT
Bottova 2/A, 811 09
Bratislava, Slovakia
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/v26DZ64FoofSctgK9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/v26DZ64FoofSctgK9)

**Organised by: Infinite Lambda**

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**ABOUT dbt MEETUPS**
dbt Meetups are networking events open to all folks working with data! Talks predominantly focus on community members' experience with dbt, but you will catch presentations on broader topics, such as analytics, data stacks, DataOps, modelling, testing, and team experiences.

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**ABOUT dbt Labs**
dbt Labs is on a mission to help data practitioners create and disseminate organisational knowledge. dbt is the standard for AI-ready structured data. Powered by the dbt Fusion engine, it unlocks the performance, context, and trust that organisations need to scale analytics in the era of AI. Globally, more than 60,000 data teams use dbt, including those at Siemens, Roche and Condé Nast.

Learn more at [getdbt.com](http://getdbt.com), and follow dbt Labs on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dbtlabs/mycompany/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dbt_labs/), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/dbt-labs).

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To attend, please read the Health and Safety Policy and Terms of Participation: https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy

Bratislava dbt Meetup Group

Geri Plamenova

Tomas Kislan

Artem

Ladislav LENGYEL (Laci)

Juraj Prievalsky

Balint

Elena Štefancová

Lukas Majerik

Godwin DARMANIN

Katerina Zhelezova

marek.vigas

liguo923

Matus Hreha

Artem Stroitelev

Tomas Tánczos

Stanislav Kharchenko

Nataliia Ostapenko

petrikvarga

Lukas Kudela

Lubomir Rajter

Bratislava dbt Meetup #6

The Spot

Save your seat at our autumn edition of the dbt Barcelona Meetup! Join us on Thursday 6th November 2025 at 18:00 for an exciting line up of speakers.

dbt Meetups are networking events open to all folks working with data! Talks are given by different members of the community, who share their experience on topics ranging from analytics engineering, data stacks, data ops, modeling, testing, and team structures.

**This event is limited to 80 people, so please only RSVP if you intend to come** and reach out to hosts via email (ronyekwe@spauldingridge.com) if you need to cancel last minute or change your RSVP status on the Meetup page to "Not Going."

🏠**Venue:** Spaces, Plaza Universitat
🍕**Catering:** Pizza & Beers\*\*
🤝**Community Organizers:** Ruth Onyekwe & Desi Simeonova
**⏰ Time:** 6:00pm - 9:00pm

\**To attend, please read the Health and Safety Policy and Terms of Participation*: [https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy](https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy)
\*\* If you have special requirements, please contact the organizers.
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📣 Agenda and additional details below:

* **6:00pm** Check in/Registration
* **6:30** Welcome Remarks & Updates from dbt Coalesce
* **6:50 - 7:20** Talk #1 + Q&A
* **7:20 - 7:50** Talk #2 + Q&A
* **7:50 - 8:00** Final panel questions & Closing remarks
* **8:00 - 9:00pm** Reception & Networking (socializing, light food and refreshments 🍷 🍺 🧀 ☕ 🥤)

✨ Speaker Lineup✨

**#Talk 1**
**Golden Spaghetti**
Afonso Moreira **-** Head of Data and Co-CEO @ Lovys

Refactoring our data warehouse from a legacy system with spaghetti-like model relationships into a medallion architecture, we implemented model labelling for improved finops. This allowed us to optimise queries, eliminate redundancies, and deliver faster results with greater team efficiency, providing more value to internal users.

**#Talk 2**
**Practical tips & use cases for unlocking self-service with dbt, Omni, and AI**
Jon Palmer \- Managing Architect @ Omni Analytics \| Ex\-King\, Scopely\, GoCardless

Learn best practices and real-world examples for combining dbt, SDLC workflows, AI, and BI to improve analytical accuracy and deliver reliable, conversational insights. This session shows how aligning these tools and methods strengthens data lineage, automates documentation, and empowers true self-service.

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➡️ Join the dbt Slack community: https://www.getdbt.com/community/
🤝For the best Meetup experience, make sure to join the #local-barcelona channel in dbt Slack ([https://slack.getdbt.com/](https://slack.getdbt.com/))

Spaulding Ridge's Data Team focuses on optimizing data analytics platforms and IT infrastructure; promoting a data-driven culture and achieving success through data informed decisions. Talk with our data experts here ➡️ [https://www.spauldingridge.com/business-transformation/data-analytics/](https://www.spauldingridge.com/business-transformation/data-analytics/)

Barcelona dbt Meetup

Ruth Onyekwe

Rulyan Fernandes

Esperanza

Adriana Di Dato

Marcel Montllor Ramoneda

Alan Blaymiro Itzep Perez

Cynthia Barindelli

Sesh Mandalika

Francesco Avitto

Brenda Kagendo

Desi Dimitrova

Imma Valls

Anna Fonte Farré

Christoph Welte

Matteo

Eran Herzberg

Dmitry Kutuzov

Sergi de Pablos

robcbean

jose romero garcia

Barcelona dbt Meetup (in-person) November 2025

Spaces - Plaza Universitat

Our friends at Motherduck are hosting the upcoming event at their office in Amsterdam at the Eastern Docklands

17:30 – 🍕 Welcome

Three talks - agenda to follow!

19:30 –🥤 Drinks & Snacks

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Join the dbt Slack community: [https://community.getdbt.com/](https://community.getdbt.com/)
Join the conversation in the #local-netherlands channel in dbt Slack to connect with other data practitioners locally.

**To attend, please read the Required Participation Language for In-Person Events with dbt Labs:** [https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy](https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy)

Netherlands dbt Meetup

Thomas in't Veld

Juan Manuel Perafán

Iggy Krikštaponis

kiran Nreddy

Georg Olm

Wouter Diesveld

Luca

Lucie

Naufal Avianda

Maksim Shevchenko

Hossein

Jesper Bergeskans

Lisa

Roman Ivanov

Giulio Piccolo

Steven

Stas Rogozhin

Mircea Grelus

Dmitrii Pyshnenko

Abel Van Aller

NL dbt meetup: 14th Edition

Motherduck HQ

**Eighth dbt Meetup in Copenhagen** 🧡

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the next dbt community evening with inspiring talks, great discussions and good company with other data enthusiasts!

**Event Details**

* **Date:** Wednesday, 26th of November 2025
* **Organizer:** Intellishore
* **Venue Host:** Lunar, Bredgade 43, 1260 Copenhagen

**Agenda & Speakers**
**17:30** – Kick off the evening by networking over drinks and snacks

**17:45** – Event introduction and welcome

* Hosted by Marie-Christin Henkelmann, Manager at Intellishore
and Imran Noon, Senior Analytics Engineer at Lunar

**18:00**–**19:30** – 💬 Speaker Sessions

1. **Refactoring dbt the Hard Way: Lessons Learned While Rebuilding Our Project Structure**
**Speaker:** Olga Surkova (Senior Data Analyst at Keepit)
Refactoring a large dbt project isn’t just about renaming models - it’s about understanding what went wrong and redesigning for long-term scalability. In this talk, learn how the team at Keepit approached a full-scale dbt refactor, the challenges they faced, and what they learned along the way. You’ll see real examples of DAG restructuring, Jinja pattern improvements, and validation checks that kept everything running smoothly.

2. **Building a Scalable Data Mesh with dbt and Snowflake at Velux**
**Speaker:** Thomas Schrum Nicolet (Platform Engineer at Velux)
Learn how Velux is building a scalable data mesh from the ground up using dbt to design and model data products in Snowflake. This session explores how dbt serves as the single source of truth, and how the team uses custom and enhanced macros to simplify data engineering workflows and accelerate data delivery.

3. **Building Resilient Data Pipelines for Embedded Analytics**
**Speaker:** Martha Scheffler (Data Engineer at Qarma)
Discover how Qarma built a resilient data platform architecture using blue-green deployment strategies powered by Snowflake zero-copy clones and dbt macros. This talk also dives into orchestrating multiple dbt projects with Kestra - from serial execution for ingestion pipelines to parallel processing for scalable analytics delivery.

**19:30** – 🍕 Let's eat. Enjoy pizzas and great conversations

**20:30** – Wrap-up and final remarks

**To attend, please read the Health and Safety Policy and Terms of Participation: [https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy](https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy)**

➡️ **Join the dbt Slack community**: [https://www.getdbt.com/community/](https://www.getdbt.com/community/)
For the best Meetup experience, join the **#local-denmark** channel in dbt Slack: [https://slack.getdbt.com/](https://slack.getdbt.com/)

Copenhagen dbt Meetup

Marie-Christin Henkelmann

Pietro Rampazzo

Anders A. K. Nielsen

Martin Birk Andreasen

karsten zakarias

Gert Nissen

Michael Skaarup Jørgensen

Malene Hansen

Christian Bay

Agnes Hardy Bertelsen

Serhii Basetskyi

Anna Bramsløw

Saim Nazir

Hamaseh Faizi

pedroaguimaraes97

Gregers Kjerulf Dubrow

Lars Schöning

Ari Johannesson

Constance Remy

Ruxandra

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