LFAI & Data

Delta Hacks: How Delta can propel organizations to AI data readiness
2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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🗓️ February 11, 2026
​🕑 9AM PT
AI success starts with your data, but building reliable data pipelines shouldn’t feel like rocket science. Join Databricks MVP Andrew Sitz as he cuts through the complexity and shows you how to build production-grade pipelines using first principles of software and data engineering.
​In this session, you’ll discover a fresh mental model that bridges traditional SQL thinking with modern Delta Lake and PySpark patterns. Whether you’re wrestling with data quality issues or looking to level up your pipeline architecture, Andrew will share practical strategies that make complex problems surprisingly approachable. Walk away with a clear framework for writing cleaner, more maintainable data pipelines, and the confidence to tackle your toughest data challenges head-on.
See here for details and go here to register

MCP Dev Summit North America, Presented by Agentic AI Foundation
2026-04-02 - 2026-04-03 | New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway New York, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Date & Time: April 2-3, 2026
Location: New York Marriott Marquis

MCP Dev Summit North America is the premier gathering for builders, contributors, and organizations advancing AI development with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This year’s summit brings together MCP co-founders, contributors, and developers to explore the latest innovations, share best practices, and showcase the next generation of AI agents built on MCP.
MCP has quickly become a transformative framework for developers, providing a standardized approach and blueprint for connecting LLMs with applications and tools. The MCP Dev Summit offers an immersive experience with deep technical sessions on scaling MCP, secure orchestration, observability, and enterprise integration, designed to empower the community building the future of AI agents.
View event page here.

LF AI & Data Mini Summit, Co-Located at Open Source Summit North America
2026-05-21 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Event: LF AI & Data Mini Summit (co-located with Open Source Summit North America)
Format: Half-day workshop
Date & Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM on May 21
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center

Join the LF AI & Data community at a co-located event during Open Source Summit North America for a half-day of technical talks and community discussions focused on open source AI and data innovation. This event brings together developers, maintainers, and industry leaders to share project updates, real-world use cases, and the latest advancements across the LF AI & Data ecosystem. Attendees will gain insights into emerging AI technologies, open governance models, and opportunities to collaborate with the community shaping the future of open source AI.
How to Register: Pre-registration is required. To register for the LF AI & Data Mini Summit, add it to your Open Source Summit North America registration.
Agenda will be launched soon. Stay tuned!
