Spark + AI: Ignite the Future 🔥✨
Seattle Spark + AI 🥳 🌟
Join us for a vibrant grass-roots evening with the Apache Spark community! 🔥🚀
Connect with fellow Spark users, data engineers, AI builders, and open-source contributors from the greater Seattle area. Dive into cutting-edge technical talks, a powerful keynote on Spark + AI innovations, real-world best practices, and the latest in the Apache Spark ecosystem.
In-person event 🥳🌟 Organized by the volunteer run Seattle Spark + AI group 💚 dedicated to the Apache Spark open-source project and the broader Spark + AI ecosystem. Collaborating with PyLadies Seattle, Seattle WiMLDS, and local tech communities.
Seattle Spark + AI Meetup Event Program 🔥
5:00 PM: Registration & Mingling 🍔🤝 Delicious food, Mochi Donuts + surprises! Swag & drinks provided by Databricks 🎁
5:30 PM: Welcome & Announcements 🎉 by Eloisa Elias and EJ Jung Seattle Spark + AI
5:40 PM Lightning Talk: Omnigent The open-source meta-harness for all your AI agents by Denny Lee
5:55 PM: Session #1 Testing PySpark Transformations Before Bad Data Reaches Production by Kunal Jain Software Engineer at Adobe.
6:25 PM: Session #2 Simpler by Design, Self-Healing by Default: Apache Spark Structured Streaming by B. Micheal Okutubo Software Engineer at Databricks working on the Streaming engine
7:00 PM: Keynote ⭐ Apache Spark: Structured Streaming Real-Time Mode by Sudhanva Huruli is a product manager working at Databricks on all things streaming and open source Spark Declarative Pipelines
7:45 PM: Networking ✨
8:00 PM Goodnight! 🥂
Real connections • Open-source energy Come learn, share, and level up together!
Thank you to our generous sponsors for powering this community event with delicious free food, swag, drinks, and venue support! 🎁🍔
🚨 Awesome world-class speakers will be announced very soon! Stay tuned 💚 we’re finalizing an incredible lineup for you.
What to expect:
High-quality technical content
Real connections with the local Spark & AI community
Great food, drinks, and swag
A welcoming, inclusive, and fun atmosphere
This event is limited please RSVP to secure your spot!
Register here: https://luma.com/sparkai2026
Code of Conduct We follow the Apache Software Foundation Code of Conduct. All attendees are expected to help create a safe and welcoming environment.
🚗 Parking options:
There is paid parking at the building.
Bellevue Place, Lincoln Square parking and Hyatt Bellevue are complimentary with validation from Bellevue Place and Lincoln Square retail, restaurants and entertainment. After 8:00 p.m. – No validation is necessary.
Important Notes:
🚨 Venue policy: Strictly no children allowed due to space and safety restrictions.
This event is for open source software practitioners, and they will have priority in registration, session access, and community opportunities.
We reserve the right to refuse service/attendance to anyone.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🔥
✨ Announcements:
🌟 Call for Organizers Seattle Spark + AI Meetup
We’re actively looking for passionate organizers and experts in Apache Spark projects to help run our Seattle Spark + AI Meetup events!
We host world class in person events and are looking for dedicated people to help take them to the next level. Whether you’re a Spark contributor, data engineer with deep production experience, first-time volunteer, or a dedicated community builder this is your chance to help shape the community
Fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfweX36UsUyh-XIHDOKend15ODbYktYzNMWQQBtAa9su1G34g/viewform?usp=preview
🌟 Call for Speakers Seattle Spark + AI
We’re actively looking for speakers for our upcoming Apache Spark events!
Whether you’re a first-time speaker, Spark contributor, or have a great story to share this is your stage
Why You Should Speak
Share your experience with 80–250 data engineers and Spark enthusiasts
Gain visibility for your project and spark new collaborations
Build confidence in a friendly, supportive environment
Connect with the local Apache Spark community
🌟 Volunteer Call: Join Us as a Volunteer for Our Open Source Celebrations!
How to sign up:
Fill out the short volunteer form and we'll contact you with all the details.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRzvw0Fnpqf3uPTeb8ptYXS37ojymLa-4riRyPKQ2dIqnDiw/viewform