The Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec) is hosting an exclusive live webinar in collaboration with Databricks to help startups and scale-ups across the MENA region leverage data for AI-driven growth. Scheduled for April 20, 2026, this virtual session is designed for founders and tech professionals who want to transform raw data into a strategic competitive advantage using modern cloud data architecture.
Event Details
- What: Live Webinar: Databricks for Startups
- When: Monday, April 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM GMT+3 (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM GST)
- Where: Online via Zoom
- Focus Areas: Data Intelligence, AI Innovation, Startup Scaling, and Business Analytics
About The Event
“Databricks for Startups: From Data to AI Innovation” is a specialized session aimed at demystifying the complexities of data management for high-growth companies. As businesses move toward AI-first strategies, the event highlights how the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform enables startups to scale efficiently. The webinar draws on the success stories of global giants like Grammarly and Rivian to demonstrate how lean teams can achieve enterprise-level data capabilities. Hosted by Dtec, the session bridges the gap between technical infrastructure and business value, showing how startups can accelerate their AI journey without the need for massive internal data departments.
What to Expect
- Platform Overview: Insight into why top-tier scale-ups choose Databricks to manage their data lifecycle.
- AI Acceleration: Practical strategies for using AI to improve business outcomes, including smarter forecasting and improved data connectivity.
- Live Technical Demo: A showcase of natural language querying, demonstrating how users can interact with business data in plain English without needing SQL knowledge.
- Interactive Q&A: A chance to engage with experts regarding data silos and AI integration hurdles.
- Strategic Insights: Learning how to turn underutilized data sets into actionable business intelligence.
Featured Speakers
- Jasmijn Kooijmans: Databricks representative and expert in data-driven innovation.
- Saad Khan: Specialist in startup ecosystems and technology integration.
About The Organizers
The event is organized by the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec). Wholly owned by the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, Dtec is the MENA region’s largest award-winning tech hub. Since its founding in 2015, it has become home to thousands of startups and SMEs from over 70 countries. Dtec provides a comprehensive ecosystem featuring coworking spaces, company setup services, and an in-house Venture Capital division, alongside hosting high-tech facilities like the Intel® Innovation Lab and HP Garage.
How to Attend
Registration for this webinar is free but mandatory. Interested participants, founders, and data professionals can secure their spot by registering through the official event page on Luma. Once registered, attendees will receive the Zoom link and calendar invite to join the session.
Learn More: Luma
